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diately seek medical help if there is any sus-

picion that a battery or button cell battery has

been swallowed or is located in any part of

the body.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

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

Overview

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Vehicle key

General information

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of

delivery, each containing an integrated key.

Buttons on the vehicle key.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery.

Icon

Meaning

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

Unlock.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-

tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.

Lock.

Stationary climate control, refer to

page 291.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Open the cargo area.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Panic mode.

Pathway lighting, refer to page 161.

Safety information

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

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-

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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-

Loss of vehicle keys

A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-

placed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

ing.

If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID

or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle

key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can

then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-

file.

Replacing the battery

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

tive side facing down.

NOTICE

5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle

key.

Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-

vice can damage the device. There is a risk

of property damage. Always replace the dis-

charged battery with a battery with the same

voltage, the same size and the same specifi-

cation.

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

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.

Have old batteries disposed of by an

authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop,

or take them to a collection point.

Integrated key

2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-

cle key to the side.

General information

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-

ually using the integrated key.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key will fit in the glove compart-

ment.

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Safety information

Unlocking the vehicle manually

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

ward with one hand.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

2. Guide one finger of your other hand from

the back under the cover cap and push the

cover cap out.

Removing the integrated key

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

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

Use the thumb for counter support to pre-

vent the cover cap from falling out of the

door handle.

3. Remove the cover cap.

2. Slide out the integrated key at the open

side of the vehicle key.

4. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key

by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

5. Open the driver's door.

6. Press the central locking button to unlock

the other doors.

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With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door

opener of the other doors from the inside.

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key

via the door lock, the alarm system will not be

activated.

Locking the vehicle manually

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

Overview

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

Lock button for manual locking of the doors.

Proceed as follows in this case:

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention

to the display in the instrument cluster.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close all doors.

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's

side and close the front passenger door.

2.

▷

If the vehicle key is detected:

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

3. Press the central locking button to unlock

all doors.

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If the vehicle key is not detected:

If vehicle is de-energized: Press down the

lock buttons on all doors except the front

passenger door.

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger

door.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

5. Press down the lock button on the front

passenger door and close the front pass-

enger door.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

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.

▷

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

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Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

▷

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to the vehicle key.

Warning

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for example, due to

the following actions:

▷

Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

▷

Establishing standby.

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-

tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready

state.

▷

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.

Access to vehicle interior

Safety information

Warning

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

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.

▷

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle

will be unlocked.

▷

The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.

The welcome light can be turned on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

Warning

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

▷

If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

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

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in

exterior mirrors are folded out.

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If the exterior mirrors were folded in using

the button inside the vehicle, they will not

fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.

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

been unlocked due to the settings in place,

press the button on the vehicle key again to

unlock the other vehicle access points.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

Additional information:

▷

Settings, refer to page 91.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

Welcome lights, refer to page 160.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 68.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

All vehicle access points are locked.

On the door handle

Principle

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-

rior mirrors can be folded in automatically

when locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers

are switched on.

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

The following functions are executed:

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

▷

All doors, the cargo area, and the fuel filler

flap are locked.

Depending on national-market version, the ve-

hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the

door handle using a compatible smartphone

and digital key.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched on. This

prevents the doors from being unlocked us-

ing the lock buttons or the door openers.

▷

The alarm system is switched on.

Additional information:

If the drive-ready state is still turned on when

you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk

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

turned off using the Start/Stop button.

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 91.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to unlock and lock using the digital

key.

With the vehicle key

▷

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

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When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

Unlock vehicle

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the vehicle.

Fully grasp the handle of a front door.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

The locking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 9 ft/2 m around the vehicle.

2. With your finger, touch the grooved surface

on a closed front door handle for approx.

1 second without gripping the door handle.

Depending on the national-market version,

touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-

ble for compatible smartphones with a digital

key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to

do so.

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.

If someone is detected on a seat while locking

the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:

▷

The vehicle will be locked but not secured

against theft.

Malfunction

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Additional information:

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.

Actions during unlocking

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,

note the following:

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only

unlock when the driver is within the driver's

door unlocking zone.

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

Settings, refer to page 91.

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If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

▷

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

With the BMW Digital Key

▷

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

Principle

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.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, a digital key can be installed

on a compatible smartphone and used to un-

lock and lock the vehicle.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 91.

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.

With the Key Card

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

Principle

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

tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used

to unlock and lock the vehicle.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 84.

General information

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

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

sition of the near field communication antenna

depends on the smartphone model.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

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The app’s remote services offer the option

to lock and unlock a vehicle.

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

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This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

With the vehicle key

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

▷

Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

Access to the cargo area

▷

Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

General information

The cargo area will be opened to the config-

ured opening height.

Functional requirements

To open the cargo area with the vehicle key,

the trailer power socket must not be occupied.

Safety information

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

Warning

You must enable the setting for opening with

the vehicle key.

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.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 91.

Opening the cargo area

Warning

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury or risk of dam-

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

On the cargo area

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

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.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

Depending on the national-market version,

compatible smartphones with a digital key are

also detected automatically. In this case, the

cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.

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Functional prerequisites

Inside the vehicle

▷

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

pants pocket.

Functional prerequisites

To open the trunk using the button inside the

vehicle, the trailer power socket must not be

occupied.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to detect the digital key.

Opening the cargo area

The vehicle key or digital key must be located

within the vehicle in order to close the trunk

using the button inside the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-

tion P must be engaged before the trunk lid

can be opened using the button inside the ve-

hicle.

Opening the trunk

Press the button in the storage com-

partment of the driver's door.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the cargo area.

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the cargo

area.

Closing the cargo area

Press button in the storage compart-

ment of the driver's door and keep it

pressed.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

Closing the cargo area

An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is

closed.

Interruption of the opening

procedure

The opening procedure is interrupted in the

following situations:

▷

When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

▷

Press the button on the trunk.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

Press the button on the trunk.

The vehicle is locked after closing

the cargo area. To do so, the driv-

er's door must be closed and the vehicle

key must be outside of the vehicle near the

cargo area.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

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Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

▷

By pressing the button in the driv-

er's door. Pressing again continues

the opening procedure.

If contactless opening is used for the cargo

area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

Safety information

▷

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

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.

▷

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing it again opens the cargo area

again.

Functional requirements

▷

To close the cargo area contactlessly, the

automatic tailgate must be installed.

By pressing the button in the driv-

er's door. Pressing again and hold-

ing continues the closing motion.

▷

Selector lever position P must be engaged.

Contactless opening and closing of the

trunk must be activated in the settings.

Opening and closing the cargo area

contactlessly

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to open and close the cargo area

contactlessly using the Digital Key.

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment:

No trailer hitches should be mounted.

You can open the cargo area contactlessly

when carrying the vehicle key on your person.

With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo

area can also be closed contactlessly.

▷

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 91.

Sensors detect specific foot movements near

the center of the rear area, and the cargo area

opens or closes.

Opening the cargo area

1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at

approx. one arm's length away from the

rear of the vehicle.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the driv-

ing direction and immediately pull it back.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the

cargo area may open or close inadvertently if

you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot

movement is detected.

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With these movements, the leg must pass

through the ranges of both sensors.

Malfunction

Warning

With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,

it can release itself unexpectedly from the

blocking. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. 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.

Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-

ing system flashes.

In the event of an electrical malfunction in the

automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-

gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.

Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-

cedure. The subsequent foot movement will

close the cargo area again.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

Closing the cargo area

Perform the foot movement for opening the

cargo area.

Key Card

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

Principle

Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-

ess. The subsequent foot movement will open

the cargo area again.

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

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.

▷

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

Dirt or road salt on the rear of 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.

Movement in range of the sensors may cause

the cargo area to open unintentionally, e.g.,

due to running water when cleaning the vehi-

cle or from heavy rainfall, or due to the mov-

ing brushes in a car wash. To prevent such

unintended opening of the cargo area in such

cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-

tance from the rear of the vehicle.

Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects

mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected

if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.

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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.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

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

phone tray.

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

3. Follow instructions on the control display.

Deactivating Key Card

General information

When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the

vehicle key.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

5. "Key Card"

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

Activating Key Card

Tray with thermoelectric cooling and heating

system for a cup holder:

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 77.

Turning on the drive-ready state

Tray with thermoelectric cooling and heating

system for a cup holder:

Tray without thermoelectric cooling and heat-

ing system for a cup holder:

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General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW

app can be used to check if the smartphone

and vehicle are compatible and which func-

tions are supported.

Tray without thermoelectric cooling and heat-

ing system for a cup holder:

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is

helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the

vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be

given to another person, they can be given the

Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,

the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

Additional information:

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

▷

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 68.

Key Card, refer to page 84.

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.

Functional requirements

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

BMW Digital Key

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

Principle

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a digital key.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the digital key.

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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.

Proof of authorization can be started via the

My BMW App or using the activation code in

the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,

the Wallet app.

Deleting digital keys

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

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

play.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Sharing digital keys

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

General information

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 of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

Deleting a shared key

Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-

phone with the master Digital Key, using the

smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,

or via iDrive.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

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.

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.

If the smartphone associated with a shared

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

will be deleted immediately.

Limiting the range of functions

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 My BMW app.

Deletion via iDrive

To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be

an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the

master Digital Key must be in the smartphone

tray.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

Turning on the drive-ready state

Using the smartphone tray

Tray with thermoelectric cooling and heating

system for a cup holder:

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,

all digital keys including the main digital key

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

retained and deactivated.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

Tray without thermoelectric cooling and heat-

ing system for a cup holder:

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. "Reset function"

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-

lows:

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

▷

Using the door handle.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

With Comfort Access: depending on the na-

tional-market version, the vehicle can be

locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-

tion.

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

BMW Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

Inside the vehicle

With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending

on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-

tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.

Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-

ready state.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 77.

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▷

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Sale of the smartphone

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.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

Changing smartphones

Buttons for the central

locking system

To use a new smartphone as a master Digital

Key, activate the new smartphone according to

the instructions for the master Digital Key. The

previous master key is deleted when the new

smartphone is activated.

General information

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

Sale of the vehicle

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

Overview

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.

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:

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

Alarm system, refer to page 92.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Locking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door

or front passengers door with the front

doors closed.

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

▷

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door or

front passenger’s door.

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Opening the door

Valet parking mode

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Principle

Pull the door opener above the arm-

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled.

rest.

▷

Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

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

is handed over for valet parking.

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.

General information

Depending on the national-market version, the

valet parking mode may not be available.

Valet Parking mode has the following restric-

tions:

Soft-close automatic

function

▷

Vehicle settings cannot be changed via

iDrive.

▷

Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-

file cannot be changed.

Principle

▷

Personal data cannot be displayed.

The soft-close automatic function reduces ef-

fort and noise when closing vehicle doors.

The audio system is muted, with the possi-

ble volume of the audio system being lim-

ited.

The door can be pushed into the door lock

without effort and the door will close automati-

cally.

▷

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned

off.

Safety information

The availability of certain settings of the

driving modes is limited.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed while operating

the doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

that the area of movement of the doors is

clear while opening and closing.

Additional information:

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 68.

Functional requirement

The driver has registered in the vehicle with a

BMW ID.

Closing

To close the doors, push lightly.

Activating the valet parking mode

The closing process is automatic.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

5. If necessary, "PIN"

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If the active BMW ID does not have an as-

Touchless unlocking/locking

signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The

PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-

ing mode.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Comfort access"

5. Select the desired setting.

6. If necessary, enter the PIN.

7. "Activate valet parking mode"

Deactivating valet parking mode

1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock

screen.

Automatic unlocking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

2.

▷

Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the

access data for the BMW ID.

▷

If the selected BMW ID does not have

an assigned PIN: enter the access data

for the BMW ID.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Unlock doors when in P"

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

when drive-ready state is turned off or selector

lever position P is engaged.

Settings

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

Automatic locking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Unlocking and locking

5. "Lock after a short time"

Doors

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after un-

locking.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1.

Apps menu

5. "Unlock"

2. "Vehicle"

6. Select the desired setting:

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Flash on lock/unlock"

▷

"All doors"

Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

▷

With alarm system:

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"Sound on lock/unlock"

When adjusting the opening height, make sure

the clearance above the tailgate is at least

4 in/10 cm.

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Folding mirrors in automatically

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

5. "Opening height"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

6. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired

opening height.

5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"

Opening/closing the cargo area

contactlessly

Cargo area

1.

Apps menu

Cargo area and doors

2. "Vehicle"

1.

Apps menu

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

5. Select the desired setting.

5. Select the desired setting:

Alarm system

▷

"Tailgate"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

▷

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is

already unlocked"

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

▷

Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo

area.

▷

Movements in the vehicle interior.

"Lock tailgate button"

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

Adjusting the opening height

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

You can set how far the tailgate can be

opened.

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▷

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

Briefly press the button on the vehi-

cle key three times in succession.

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Indicator light on the interior mirror

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

▷

Optical alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is turned on as soon as the

vehicle is locked from the outside.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

The alarm system is not switched on if the

vehicle is locked from a greater distance with

the My BMW App or manually from the inside.

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched off as soon as

the vehicle is unlocked.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate

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.

▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

Alarm system error.

▷

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

The alarm has been triggered.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

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The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key, the drive-ready state must subsequently

be turned on via the emergency detection of

the vehicle key.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

Window

The alarm system triggers when movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

General information

The windows and the glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

When a window is frequently opened to the

same position, this task can be performed by

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is

useful if you frequently use the same parking

garage, for example.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

Additional information:

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 53.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

Safety information

▷

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

Warning

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

When operating the windows, body parts and

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

jury or risk of damage to property. Make sure

that the travel path of the windows is clear

while opening and closing.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked after start of re-

fueling.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

With the vehicle key

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Opening windows

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 30 seconds as soon as the vehi-

cle is locked.

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

Closing the windows

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key after lock-

ing.

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

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The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing the windows

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

On the door handle

Principle

With your finger, touch and hold the grooved

surface on a closed door handle without

grasping the door handle.

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Depending on national-market version, the

windows can also be closed via the door han-

dle using a compatible smartphone and digital

key.

Inside the vehicle

Additional information:

Overview

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance

in your pants pocket.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

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

ital key.

Power windows

Functional requirements

▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be inside

the vehicle.

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Opening windows

Closing without the anti-trap

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 being held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

1. Pull the

switch past the resistance

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

point and hold it there.

The window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Closing the windows

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

2. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

The window closes while the switch

is being held.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The window closes automatically.

Pulling again stops the motion.

Window roller sunblinds

Safety information

Warning

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.

With closed roller sunblinds and open win-

dows, the roller sunblinds may be strained

while driving due to the air stream. The roller

sunblinds may be damaged and vehicle oc-

cupants may be harmed. There is a risk of

injury. Do not open the windows while driving

if the roller sunblinds are closed.

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

Safety information

Operation

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook

it onto the bracket.

Warning

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.

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With the vehicle key

Safety switch

Opening glass sunroof

Principle

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

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.

The glass sunroof with sun protection will be

opened for as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

safety function is switched off automatically.

Closing glass sunroof

Overview

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key in close

range of the vehicle after locking.

The glass sunroof with sun protection will be

closed for as long as the button on the vehicle

key is pressed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

The safety switch is located on the

driver's door.

On the door handle

Turning the safety functions on/off

Principle

Press the safety switch on the driver’s

door.

The glass sunroof can be closed using the

door handle without operating the vehicle key.

The LED in the button illuminates

when the safety function is switched on.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

Functional prerequisites

Glass sunroof

Safety information

Warning

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance

in your pants pocket.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the glass sunroof using the

digital key.

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.

Make sure that the area of movement of the

glass sunroof is clear during opening and

closing.

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Closing glass sunroof

Overview

Button in the vehicle

Touch the grooved surface on the external

door handle of a closed front door with your

finger and hold it there without grasping the

door handle.

Opening/closing the glass sun-

roof/sun protection.

In addition to locking, the windows and glass

sunroof with sun protection will be closed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

Lifting/closing glass sunroof

Push switch briefly upward.

▷

The closed glass sunroof tilts

and the sun protection opens

slightly.

Inside the vehicle

▷

The opened glass sunroof

closes until it is in the tilted

position. The sun protection

does not move.

Functional requirements

The glass sunroof and sun protection can be

operated under the following conditions.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

The tilted glass sunroof closes.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sun protection separately

General information

The glass sunroof and the sun protection are

operated using the same switch.

▷

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.

▷

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

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closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-

tection closes.

Anti-trap mechanism

▷

Slide the switch back past the resistance

point.

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.

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.

General information

Push the switch forward past the resistance

point.

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.

The glass sunroof closes automatically. If

the glass sunroof is already closed or in

the tilted position, the sun protection closes

automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Closing from the open position without

the anti-trap mechanism

If an external hazard or ice prevents normal

closure, proceed as follows:

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.

1. Close all doors.

2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-

ing vehicle.

Pressing the switch again

stops the motion.

3. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

▷

Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-

sion toward the front past the resistance

point.

The glass sunroof closes with limited 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.

4. 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.

Operating the switch inside the vehicle again

opens the glass sunroof completely.

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Initialization begins within 15 seconds.

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:

▷

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.

The sun protection is initialized in the

closed position.

Initialization is complete once the glass sun-

roof and the sun protection have opened then

closed again.

1. Close all doors.

2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-

ing vehicle.

3. Push the switch forward past the resistance

point and hold.

Initializing after a power interruption

General information

After a power interruption during the opening

or closing process, the glass sunroof can only

be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the

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:

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