Get Controls -> Opening and closing Guide for BMW X5 SUV Third Generation (2014-2018)

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Opening and closing

WARNING

Vehicle features and options

Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐

ble with special knowledge.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with the

series. It also describes features that are not

necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due

to the selected options or country versions.

This also applies to safety-related functions

and systems. When using these functions and

systems, the applicable country provisions

must be observed.

If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐

cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a

risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the

vehicle from the outside when there are people

in it.◀

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Remote control

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐

trols with integrated key.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

Each remote control contains a replaceable

battery. Replacing the battery, refer to

page 36.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

You may set the key functions depending on

the optional features and country-specific ver‐

sion. Settings, refer to page 45.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

The vehicle stores personal settings for every

remote control. Personal Profile, refer to

page 43.

Overview

The remote controls hold information about re‐

quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐

mote control, refer to page 245.

Safety information

WARNING

People or animals in the vehicle can lock

the doors from the inside and lock themselves

in. The vehicle can then not be opened from

the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the

remote control with you so that the vehicle can

be opened from the outside.◀

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Unlocking

Locking

Opening the tailgate

Panic mode

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the engine or the ignition using the Start/Stop

button.

Unlocking

Press button on the remote control.

Lock

Depending on the settings, refer to page 45,

the following access points are unlocked.

Press button on the remote control with

the vehicle locked.

▷

Driver's door and fuel filler flap.

This function is not available, if the interior

lamps were switched off manually.

All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.

In addition, the following functions are exe‐

cuted:

The light functions may depend on the ambi‐

ent brightness.

▷

The settings saved in the driver profile, re‐

fer to page 43, are applied.

If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐

onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐

tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-

theft warning system, refer to page 47, are

turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐

fore pressing the button again.

▷

The interior lights and courtesy lamps are

activated. This function is not available, if

the interior lamps were switched off man‐

ually.

▷

The welcome lights are switched on, if this

function was activated.

Tailgate

The alarm system, refer to page 46, is

switched off.

General information

The light functions may depend on the ambi‐

ent brightness.

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and

the country version, it is possible to specify

whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐

locking with the remote control. Adjusting the

settings, refer to page 45.

Convenient opening

Press and hold this button on the re‐

mote control after unlocking.

The windows and the glass sunroof are

opened, as long as the button on the remote

control is pressed.

Safety information

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

Locking

1. Close the driver's door.

2.

▷

Press button on the remote control.

All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap

are being locked.

NOTE

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of property damage.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

▷

The alarm system, refer to page 46, is

switched on.

If the vehicle horn honks twice when you lock

the vehicle, this means that the engine or igni‐

tion is still switched on. In this case, switch off

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NOTE

3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow

using a pointed object and lift it out.

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit

the rear window and heat conductors while

driving. There is a risk of property damage.

Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐

jects do not hit the rear window.◀

Opening

Press button on the remote control for

approx. 1 second and release.

The tailgate cannot be opened with the remote

control while a trailer is being towed.

4. Insert a battery of type CR 2032 with the

positive side facing up.

5. Press the cover closed.

Panic mode

Have old batteries disposed of by a

dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop

or take them to a collection point.

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

New remote controls

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

New remote controls are available from a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Replacing the battery

1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐

mote control, refer to page 37.

Blocking remote controls

2. Place the integrated key underneath the

battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and

lift the cover with a lever movement of the

integrated key, arrow 2.

A lost remote control can be blocked by a deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

Malfunction

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstan‐

ces:

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 36.

▷

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmitting power.

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▷

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Integrated key

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with metal objects.

General information

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

without remote control using the integrated

key.

Interference of the radio connection by

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity of the remote control.

Safety information

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with electronic devices.

WARNING

▷

Interference of radio transmission by a

charging process of a mobile device, e.g.,

charging of a mobile phone.

Unlocking from the inside is only possi‐

ble with special knowledge.

If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐

cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is a

risk of injury or danger to life. Do not lock the

vehicle from the outside when there are people

in it.◀

The remote control is in direct proximity of

the wireless charging tray.

Place the remote control down at a differ‐

ent location.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key, refer to page 37.

NOTE

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 key can be

damaged. There is a risk of property damage.

Remove the integrated key before pulling the

outside door handle.◀

Starting the engine via emergency

detection of the remote control

Removing

1. Hold the remote control with its back

against the marked area on the steering

column.

2. Start the engine within 10 seconds.

If the remote control is not detected, slightly

change the position of the remote control and

repeat the procedure.

Press the button, arrow 1, and remove the key,

arrow 2.

Locking/unlocking via the door lock

1. Remove lid on the door lock.

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Opening and closing

To do this, slide the integrated key into the

opening from below and remove the lid.

Overview

Buttons for the central locking system.

2. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

integrated key.

Locking

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

By pressing the button, the vehicle is

locked with the doors closed.

Alarm system

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The alarm system is not switched on if the ve‐

hicle is locked with the integrated key.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via

the door lock.

Unlocking

Pressing the button unlocks the vehi‐

cle.

In order to stop this alarm, unlock vehicle with

the remote control or switch on the ignition, if

needed, through emergency detection of the

remote control, refer to page 37.

Unlocking and opening

▷

Press button to unlock the doors

together, and then pull the door handle

above the armrest.

Buttons for the central

locking system

Front doors: pull the door handle on the

door to open the door. The other doors re‐

main locked.

General information

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights come on.

Back doors: pull twice on the door handle

on the door to be opened; the first time un‐

locks the door, the second time opens it.

The other doors remain locked.

Comfort Access

Concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐

ing the remote control.

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Locking

Controls

All you need to do is to have the remote con‐

trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is in close proximity or in the

vehicle's interior.

General information

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

▷

Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle

door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐

ond without grasping the door handle.

Open the tailgate.

This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.

Functional requirements

▷

To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle near

the doors.

Convenient closing

▷

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Safety information

WARNING

Unlocking

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.◀

Closing

Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely,

arrow.

This corresponds with pressing the button

on the remote control.

Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle

door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there

without grasping the door handle.

This corresponds with pressing and holding

the button

on the remote control.

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Opening and closing

In addition to locking, the windows and the

glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors

fold in.

Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle may

malfunction under the following circumstan‐

ces:

Opening the tailgate

General information

If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,

locked doors are not unlocked.

▷

The battery of the remote control is dis‐

charged. Replace the battery, refer to

page 36.

Interference of the radio connection from

transmission towers or other equipment

with high transmitting power.

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

Shielding of the remote control due to

metal objects.

Safety information

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with metal objects.

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

▷

Interference of the radio connection by

mobile phones or other electronic devices

in direct proximity of the remote control.

Do not transport the remote control to‐

gether with electronic devices.

NOTE

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the remote

control or using the integrated key, refer to

page 37.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of property damage.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

NOTE

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit

the rear window and heat conductors while

driving. There is a risk of property damage.

Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐

jects do not hit the rear window.◀

Tailgate

General information

To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place

the remote control in the cargo area.

Depending on your vehicle's equipment and

the country version, it is possible to specify

whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐

locking with the remote control. Adjusting the

settings, refer to page 45.

Opening

Safety information

WARNING

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the area of movement of the tailgate

is clear during opening and closing.◀

Press button next on tailgate.

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From the outside

Controls

NOTE

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of property damage.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

tailgate is clear during opening and closing.◀

NOTE

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit

the rear window and heat conductors while

driving. There is a risk of property damage.

Cover the edges and ensure that pointed ob‐

jects do not hit the rear window.◀

▷

Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.

Press the button on tailgate's exterior.

Opening and closing

Opening

Press button on the remote con‐

trol for approx. 1 second.

If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens

automatically to the adjusted opening height.

General information

When towing a trailer, the tailgate cannot be

opened with the remote control or with the

button in the driver's door.

From the inside

Press button in the driver's door.

If the vehicle is locked, selector lever po‐

sition P must be engaged first.

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate should open.

If the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens

automatically to the adjusted opening height.

When adjusting the opening height, ensure

that there is a clearance of at least 4 in/10 cm

above the tailgate.

Canceling the opening operation

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

1. "Settings"

2. "Tailgate"

▷

When the vehicle starts moving.

3. Turn the controller until the desired open‐

ing height is selected.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the tailgate.

4. Press the controller.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate.

By pressing the button on the remote con‐

trol.

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door.

Closing

From the outside

Press the button on tailgate's exterior.

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From the inside

▷

If the vehicle starts off with a jerky move‐

ment.

Pull and hold the button in the driver

door.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the tailgate.

The remote control must be located in the in‐

terior for this function.

By pressing the button on the inside of the

tailgate.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

From inside the tailgate

Without Comfort Access:

Malfunction

Safety information

WARNING

Danger of jamming with folding down the

backrests. There is a risk of injury or risk of

property damage. Make sure that the area of

movement of the rear backrest and the of the

head restraint is clear prior to folding down.◀

Press button on the inside of the tailgate.

With Comfort Access:

WARNING

With an unlocked backrest, an unsecured

load can be thrown into the vehicle's interior,

e.g., in case of an accident, braking or evasive

maneuver. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

that the backrest engages into the locking af‐

ter folding it back.◀

WARNING

With manual operation of a blocked tail‐

gate, it can release itself unexpectedly from

the blockage. There is a risk of injury or risk of

property damage. Do not operate the tailgate

manually if it is blocked. Have it checked by a

dealer’s service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.◀

▷

Press button, arrow 1, on the inside of the

tailgate.

Press button, arrow 2.

The vehicle will be locked after closing the

tailgate. The driver's door must be closed

for this purpose and the remote control

must be outside of the vehicle in the area

of the tailgate.

Canceling the closing operation

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol‐

lowing situations:

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Manual unlocking

When there is an electrical malfunction.

Personal Profile

Concept

1. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.

Using Personal Profile, individual settings for

several drivers can be saved and called up

again at a later time.

2. In the lower tailgate, loosen and remove

the cover using the onboard vehicle tool kit

or a suitable object.

General information

There are three driver profiles with which per‐

sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐

mote control has one of these driver profiles

assigned.

If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐

trol, the assigned personal driver profile will be

activated. All settings stored in the driver pro‐

file are automatically applied.

3. Pull the strap in the direction of the interior.

The tailgate is unlocked.

If several drivers use their own remote control,

the vehicle will adjust the personal settings

during unlocking. These settings are also re‐

stored, if the vehicle has been used in the

meantime by a person with a different remote

control.

4. The top tailgate opens, press the strap

back in.

5. Insert and close the cover.

The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is

closed.

Changes to the settings are automatically

saved in the driver profile currently activated.

If another driver profile is selected via iDrive,

the settings saved in it will be applied automat‐

ically. The new driver profile is assigned to the

remote control currently used.

Manual operation

Operate the unlocked tailgate manually with a

slow and smooth motion.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

There is an additional profile available that is

not assigned to any remote control: It can be

used to apply settings in the vehicle without

changing the personal driver profiles.

Automatic Soft Closing

Settings

WARNING

The settings for the following systems and

functions are saved in the active profile. The

scope of storable settings depends on country

and equipment.

Thanks to Soft Close the closing goes

into the lock automatically. Body parts can be

jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

that the area of movement of the doors is clear

during opening and closing.◀

▷

Unlocking and locking.

Lights.

Push the doors and, if applicable, the tailgate

lightly.

Climate control.

Radio.

The closing happens automatically.

Instrument cluster.

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▷

Programmable memory buttons.

Volumes, tone.

This can be useful for drivers who are using

the vehicle temporarily and do not have their

own profile.

Control Display.

On the Control Display:

Navigation.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Guest"

Park Distance Control PDC.

Rearview camera.

Side View.

The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not

assigned to the current remote control.

Top View.

Head-up Display.

Driving Dynamics Control.

Renaming profiles

A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐

file to avoid confusion between the profiles.

Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐

tion, steering wheel position.

▷

Intelligent Safety.

On the Control Display:

Active Blind Spot Detection.

Night vision.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Rename current profile"

Profile management

Opening profiles

Reset profiles

The settings of the active profile are reset to

their factory settings.

Regardless of the remote control in use, a dif‐

ferent profile may be activated. This allows you

to call up personal vehicle settings if you did

not unlock the vehicle with your own key.

On the Control Display:

Via iDrive:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Reset current profile"

3. Select a profile.

▷

All settings stored in the called-up profile

are automatically applied.

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐

ported.

The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐

mote control being used at the time.

If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐

ent remote control, this profile will apply to

both remote controls.

This can be helpful for saving and retrieving

personal settings, e.g., before delivering the

vehicle to a workshop. Profiles can be taken to

another vehicle equipped with the Personal

Profile function.

Using the guest profile

The guest profile is for individual settings that

are saved in none of the three personal pro‐

files.

On the Control Display:

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

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3. "Export profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Doors

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

Importing profiles

Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be

imported via BMW Online.

3.

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

Profiles stored on a USB storage device can be

imported via the USB interface.

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐

locks the entire vehicle.

Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐

ported profile.

On the Control Display:

"All doors"

1. "Settings"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

2. "Profiles"

Tailgate

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. "Import profile"

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

3.

Select the symbol.

4. Select the desired function:

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each

start to select the desired profile.

▷

"Tailgate"

The tailgate is opened.

"Tailgate + door(s)"

On the Control Display:

▷

1. "Settings"

The tailgate is opened and the doors

unlocked.

2. "Profiles"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Display user list at startup"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐

mation signals.

Settings

General information

▷

With alarm system:

Depending on the equipment and country-

specific variant of your vehicle, different open‐

ing and closing settings are available.

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by one honk of

the horn.

These settings are saved in the active driver

profile, refer to page 43.

"Flash when lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,

locking by one.

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Automatic locking

1. "Settings"

Switching on and off

When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the

remote control or with Comfort Access, the

alarm system is switched on and off at the

same time.

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired function:

▷

"Lock if no door is opened"

Door lock with the alarm system

switched on

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via

the door lock.

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if no door is

opened after unlocking.

▷

"Lock after start driving"

The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive off.

Switching off the alarm, refer to page 47.

Tailgate with the alarm system

switched on

Adjusting the last seat, mirror, and

steering wheel position

The tailgate can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and

monitored again provided the doors are

locked. The hazard warning system flashes

once.

3. "Last seat position autom."

Unlocking the vehicle adjusts the last adjusted

positions for driver's seat, exterior mirrors, and

steering wheel.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Alarm system

Press button on the remote control for

at least 3 seconds.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

▷

Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood

or the tailgate.

Indicator lamp on the interior mirror

▷

Movements in the interior.

Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐

tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing

the vehicle.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

The alarm system signals these changes visu‐

ally and acoustically:

▷

Acoustic alarm.

By switching on the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

▷

The indicator lamp flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

▷

By flashing the daytime running lights.

The alarm system is switched on.

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▷

Indicator lamp flashes for approx. 10 sec‐

onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec‐

onds:

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Press the remote control button again

within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

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.

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then continues to flash.

When the still open access points are

closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor will be switched on.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked

again.

▷

The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐

ing:

Switching off the alarm

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

▷

Unlock the vehicle with the remote control

or switch on the ignition, if needed through

emergency detection of remote control, re‐

fer to page 36.

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine ignition is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

An alarm has been triggered.

▷

With Comfort Access:

If you are carrying the remote control on

your person, grasp the door handle on the

driver's or front passenger door com‐

pletely.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt 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.

Power windows

Interior motion sensor

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

Safety information

WARNING

When operating the windows, body parts

and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of

injury or risk of property damage. Make sure

that the area of movement of the windows is

clear during opening and closing.◀

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthor‐

ized action occurred.

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷

In automatic vehicle washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehi‐

cles, at sea or on a trailer.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

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▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

The window closes automatically. Pulling

again stops the motion.

Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to

page 39.

Overview

Pinch protection system

General information

If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as

a window closes, closing is interrupted.

The window reopens slightly.

Safety information

WARNING

Accessories on the windows such as an‐

tennas can impact jam protection. There is a

risk of injury. Do not install accessories in the

area of movement of the windows.◀

Power windows

Safety switch

Closing without the pinch protection

system

Opening

In case of danger from the outside or if ice

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol‐

lows:

▷

Press the button to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch is held.

1.

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

The pinch protection is limited and the

window reopens slightly if the closing force

exceeds a certain threshold.

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the motion.

Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐

fer to page 35.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

Closing

The window closes without jam protection.

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The window closes while the switch is

held.

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Opening and closing

Controls

Safety switch

Safety information

WARNING

General information

Body parts can be jammed when operat‐

ing 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 clos‐

ing.◀

The safety switch in the driver's door can be

used to prevent children, e.g., from opening

and closing the rear windows using the

switches in the rear.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

safety function is switched off automatically.

WARNING

Unattended children or animals can

cause the vehicle to move and endanger them‐

selves and traffic, e.g., due to the following ac‐

tions:

Switching on and off

Press button.

The LED lights up if the safety func‐

tion is switched on.

▷

Pressing the Start/Stop button.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win‐

dows.

Roller sunblinds

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Roller sunblinds for the rear side

windows

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook

it onto the bracket.

There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not

leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐

hicle. Take the remote control with you when

exiting and lock the vehicle.◀

WARNING

With closed roller sunblinds and open

windows, the roller sunblinds can be loaded

heavily while driving due to the wind. The roller

sunblinds can be damaged and compromise

the passengers. There is risk of injuries. Do not

open the windows while driving if the roller

sunblinds are closed.◀

Overview

Panoramic glass sunroof

General information

Tilting up and closing the tilted glass

sunroof

The glass sunroof and the sliding visor can be

operated together or separately using the

same switch.

Push switch briefly upward.

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐

tion is switched on.

▷

The closed glass sunroof is

tilted and the sliding visor

opens slightly.

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Controls

Opening and closing

▷

The opened glass sunroof closes until it is

in its tilted position. The sliding visor does

not move.

Convenient opening via the remote control, re‐

fer to page 35.

Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer to

page 39.

The tilted glass sunroof is closed. The slid‐

ing visor does not move.

Comfort position

If the glass sunroof is not completely opened

automatically, the comfort position has been

attained. In this position the wind noises in the

interior are the least.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor separately

▷

Press the switch in the de‐

sired direction to the resist‐

ance point and hold it there.

If desired, continue the movement by pressing

the switch.

The sliding visor opens, as

long as the switch is held

down. If the sliding visor is

already fully open, the glass

sunroof opens.

Pinch protection system

General information

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately

the middle of the opening in the roof, or from

the tilted position during closing. The glass

sunroof reopens slightly.

The glass sunroof closes as

long as the switch is held

down. If the glass sunroof is

already closed or in the tilted

position, the sliding visor

closes.

▷

Press the switch in the desired direction

past the resistance point.

Closing from the open position

without pinch protection

The sliding visor opens automatically. If the

sliding visor is already fully open, the glass

sunroof opens automatically.

If there is an external danger, proceed as fol‐

lows:

The glass sunroof closes automatically. If

the glass sunroof is already closed or in the

tilted position, the sliding visor closes au‐

tomatically.

Pressing the switch upward stops the mo‐

tion.

1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐

sistance point and hold.

The pinch protection is limited and the

glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing

force exceeds a certain threshold.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor together

2. Press the switch forward again beyond the

resistance point and hold until the glass

sunroof closes without jam protection.

Make sure that the closing area is clear.

Briefly press the switch twice in

succession in the desired direc‐

tion past the resistance point.

The glass sunroof and sliding vi‐

sor move together. Pressing the

switch upward stops the motion.

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Opening and closing

Controls

Closing from the raised position

without pinch protection

If there is an external danger,

push the switch forward past the

resistance point and hold it.

The glass sunroof closes with‐

out jam protection.

Initializing after a power interruption

General information

After a power failure during the opening or

closing process, the glass sunroof can only be

operated to a limited extent.

The system can be initialized when the vehicle

is stationary and the engine is running.

During the initialization, the glass sunroof

closes without jam protection.

Make sure that the closing area is clear.

Initializing the system

Press the switch up and hold it

until the initialization is com‐

plete:

Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is completed

when the glass sunroof and sliding visor are

completely closed.

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