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diately seek medical help if there is any sus-

picion that a battery or button cell battery has

been swallowed or is located in any part of

the body.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

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

Overview

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Vehicle key

General information

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of

delivery, each containing an integrated key.

Buttons on the vehicle key.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery.

Icon

Meaning

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

Unlock.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-

tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.

Lock.

Pre-conditioning, refer to page 289.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Displaying the charging screen, refer

to page 152.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Open the cargo area.

Panic mode.

Safety information

Pathway lighting, refer to page 165.

Warning

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

The vehicle key has a button cell battery.

Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-

lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries

within two hours, for example due to internal

burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of

injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key

and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-

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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-

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.

Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It

is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-

teries together with household waste.

2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-

cle key to the side.

Integrated key

General information

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-

ually using the integrated key.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key will fit in the glove compart-

ment.

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Safety information

Unlocking the vehicle manually

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

ward with one hand.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

2. 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. To turn on drive-ready state via emergency

detection of the vehicle key, hold the back

of the vehicle key to the marking on the

steering column. Pay attention to the dis-

play in the instrument cluster.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close all doors.

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's

side and close the front passenger door.

3. Press the central locking button to unlock

all doors.

2.

▷

If the vehicle key is detected:

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

If vehicle is de-energized: Press down the

lock buttons on all doors except the front

passenger door.

▷

If the vehicle key is not detected:

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger

door.

5. Press down the lock button on the front

passenger door and close the front pass-

enger door.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

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.

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

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▷

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

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.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to the vehicle key.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

Warning

▷

Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

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:

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

▷

Establishing standby.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

Releasing the parking brake.

▷

Fault of the radio link while charging the

vehicle.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

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 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.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

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▷

If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

With the vehicle key

Unlocking the vehicle

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in

exterior mirrors are folded out.

If only the driver's door has been unlocked due

to the settings, press the button on the vehicle

key again to unlock the other vehicle access

points.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in using

the button inside the vehicle, they will not

fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

Additional information:

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

▷

Settings, refer to page 93.

Welcome lights, refer to page 164.

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 72.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

All vehicle access points are locked.

On the door handle

Principle

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

▷

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 key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The following functions are executed:

▷

All doors and the cargo area 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 89.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 93.

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In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to unlock and lock using the digital

key.

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

▷

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

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.

The locking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 9 ft/2 m around the vehicle.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close the driver's door.

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.

2. With your finger, touch the grooved surface

on a closed front door handle for approx.

1 second without gripping the door handle.

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.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Malfunction

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 89.

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Actions during unlocking

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door will be unlocked, note the following:

The driver's door and the charging socket flap

will only be unlocked when the driver is within

the unlocking zone of the driver's door.

Settings, refer to page 93.

Functional requirements

▷

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

pants pocket.

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

▷

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

▷

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

If the vehicle has been in the idle state for

several days, contactless unlocking/locking

will only be available after the vehicle has

been driven.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

Additional information:

With the BMW Digital Key

Settings, refer to page 93.

Principle

With the Key Card

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.

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:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 89.

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 87.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

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-

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sition of the near field communication antenna

depends on the smartphone model.

Warning

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

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 app’s remote services offer the option

to lock and unlock a vehicle.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the app must be instal-

led on a smartphone.

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

With the vehicle key

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Access to the cargo area

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

General information

The cargo area will be opened to the config-

ured opening height.

▷

Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

▷

Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

Safety information

Functional requirements

To open the cargo area with the vehicle key,

the trailer power socket must not be occupied.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

Selector lever position P must be engaged to

open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

You must enable the setting for opening with

the vehicle key.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 93.

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Opening the cargo area

Closing the cargo area

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

On the cargo area

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

▷

Press the button on the trunk.

Depending on the national-market version,

compatible smartphones with a digital key are

also detected automatically. In this case, the

cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.

Press the button on the trunk.

The vehicle is locked after closing

the cargo area. To do so, the driv-

er's door must be closed and the vehicle

key must be outside of the vehicle near the

cargo area.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 89.

▷

Pull the tailgate down slightly. The tailgate

closes automatically.

Functional prerequisites

▷

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

pants pocket.

Inside the vehicle

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to detect the digital key.

Functional requirements

To open the cargo area using the button inside

the vehicle, the trailer power socket must not

be occupied.

Opening the cargo area

The vehicle key or digital key must be located

within the vehicle in order to close the cargo

area using the button inside the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked, selector lever posi-

tion P must be engaged before the tailgate can

be opened using the button inside the vehicle.

Opening the trunk

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the cargo area.

Press the button in the driver's door.

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the cargo

area.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

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Closing the cargo area

Malfunction

Pull and hold the button in the driver's

door.

Warning

With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,

it can release itself unexpectedly from the

blocking. There is a risk of injury and risk

of property damage. Do not operate the tail-

gate manually if it is blocked. Have the vehi-

cle checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

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.

In the event of an electrical malfunction in the

automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-

gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Key Card

Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

Principle

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

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.

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-

lowing situations:

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.

▷

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

▷

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

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.

▷

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.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

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Deactivating Key Card

Safety information

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

NOTICE

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

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.

5. "Key Card"

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated 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.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 81.

Turning on the drive-ready state

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Activating Key Card

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

3. Press the Start/Stop button.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

Malfunction

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

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.

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

phone tray.

3. Follow instructions on the control display.

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sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

BMW Digital Key

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the digital key.

Principle

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a digital key.

Enabling the main digital key

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a

main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle

owner must prove his authorization for the ve-

hicle for this purpose.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

Proof of authorization can be started via the

My BMW App or using the activation code in

the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,

the Wallet app.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW

app can be used to check if the smartphone

and vehicle are compatible and which func-

tions are supported.

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

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

play.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

Sharing digital keys

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.

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.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

Forwarding authorization

Additional information:

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

▷

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 72.

Key Card, refer to page 87.

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.

Functional requirements

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

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An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key

or another method may be used for authenti-

cation. Follow the corresponding instructions

on the smartphone or the control display.

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

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.

Deleting digital keys

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

5. "Reset function"

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.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-

lows:

▷

Using the door handle.

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.

With Comfort Access: depending on the na-

tional-market version, the vehicle can be

locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-

tion.

If the smartphone associated with a shared

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

will be deleted immediately.

BMW Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

Deletion via iDrive

Additional information:

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.

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 81.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

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Turning on the drive-ready state

Sale of the vehicle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

Using the smartphone tray

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.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

Additional information:

Ensure that the display is facing up.

Alarm system, refer to page 95.

3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

4. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

Inside the vehicle

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

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.

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

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.

Buttons for the central

locking system

Changing smartphones

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.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

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unlocks the door, the second time opens it.

The other doors remain locked.

Overview

Soft-close automatic

function

Principle

The soft-close automatic function reduces ef-

fort and noise when closing vehicle doors.

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

The door can be pushed into the door lock

without effort and the door will close automati-

cally.

Lock.

Safety information

Unlock.

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.

Locking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door

or front passengers door with the front

doors closed.

Closing

To close the doors, push lightly.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

The closing process is automatic.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door or

front passenger’s door.

Valet parking mode

Principle

Opening the door

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled.

▷

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

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

is handed over for valet parking.

Pull the door opener above the arm-

rest.

▷

Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

General information

Depending on the national-market version, the

valet parking mode may not be available.

Back doors: pull twice on the door opener

on the door to be opened; the first time

Valet Parking mode has the following restric-

tions:

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▷

Vehicle settings cannot be changed via

iDrive.

If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the

access data for the BMW ID.

Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-

file cannot be changed.

▷

If the selected BMW ID does not have

an assigned PIN: enter the access data

for the BMW ID.

▷

Personal data cannot be displayed.

The audio system is muted, with the possi-

ble volume of the audio system being lim-

ited.

Settings

▷

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

General information

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned

off.

The availability of certain settings of the

driving modes is limited.

Unlocking and locking

The M1 and M2 buttons on the steering

wheel are not active.

Doors

Additional information:

1.

Apps menu

BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 72.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Functional requirement

The driver has registered in the vehicle with a

BMW ID.

5. "Unlock"

6. Select the desired setting:

Activating the valet parking mode

▷

"Driver's door only"

1.

Apps menu

Only the driver's door is unlocked.

Pressing again unlocks the entire vehi-

cle.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "System settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

5. If necessary, "PIN"

▷

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

If the active BMW ID does not have an as-

signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The

PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-

ing mode.

Touchless unlocking/locking

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Comfort access"

5. Select the desired setting.

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.

▷

Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.

2. "Vehicle"

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3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"

5. Select the desired setting:

Cargo area

▷

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Unlock doors when in P"

Cargo area and doors

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

when drive-ready state is turned off or selector

lever position P is engaged.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Tailgate"

Automatic locking

1.

Apps menu

5. Select the desired setting:

2. "Vehicle"

▷

"Tailgate"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

5. "Lock after a short time"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after un-

locking.

▷

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is

already unlocked"

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1.

Apps menu

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Lock/unlock"

"Lock tailgate button"

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Flash on lock/unlock"

Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate can be

opened.

▷

With alarm system:

"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"

6. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired

opening height.

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Opening the doors with the alarm

system switched on

Alarm system

The alarm system is triggered when a door

is opened if the door was unlocked using the

integrated key in the door lock.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

▷

Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo

area.

▷

Movements in the vehicle interior.

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehi-

cle key three times in succession.

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

Indicator light on the interior mirror

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

▷

Optical alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is turned on as soon as the

vehicle is locked from the outside.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-

cle is locked manually from the inside.

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched off as soon as

the vehicle is unlocked.

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate

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are not correctly closed. Correctly closed

access points are secured.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked after start of re-

fueling.

When the remaining open access points

are closed, the interior motion sensor and

tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Alarm system error.

▷

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 30 seconds as soon as the vehi-

cle is locked.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

The alarm has been triggered.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

Tilt alarm sensor

The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.

Ending the alarm

Unlock the vehicle.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key, the drive-ready state must subsequently

be turned on via the emergency detection of

the vehicle key.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

The alarm system triggers when movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

Window

The windows must be closed for the system to

function properly.

General information

When a window is frequently opened to the

same position, this task can be performed by

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is

useful if you frequently use the same parking

garage, for example.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

Additional information:

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 57.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

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Depending on national-market version, the

windows can also be closed via the door han-

dle using a compatible smartphone and digital

key.

Safety information

Warning

When operating the windows, body parts and

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

jury and risk of property damage. Make sure

that the travel path of the windows is clear

while opening and closing.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 89.

Functional prerequisites

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance

in your pants pocket.

With the vehicle key

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

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

ital key.

Opening windows

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key after unlocking.

Closing the windows

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing the windows

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key after lock-

ing.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

With your finger, touch and hold the grooved

surface on a closed door handle without

grasping the door handle.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

In addition to locking, the windows also closed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

On the door handle

Principle

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

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Inside the vehicle

Anti-trap mechanism

Overview

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

body parts becoming jammed between the

door frame and window while a window is be-

ing closed.

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

Power windows

Safety information

Warning

Functional requirements

Accessories on the windows such as anten-

nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There

is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in

the area of movement of the windows.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be inside

the vehicle.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

Opening windows

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

The window opens while the switch

is being held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

1. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

The window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Closing the windows

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

2. Pull the

switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

The window closes while the switch

is being held.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The window closes automatically.

Pulling again stops the motion.

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Safety switch

Principle

The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-

dren, for instance, from opening and closing

the rear windows using the switches in the

rear.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

safety function is switched off automatically.

Overview

The safety switch is located on the

driver's door.

Turning the safety functions on/off

To activate/deactivate the safety func-

tion, press the safety switch on the

driver’s door.

The LED in the button illuminates when the

safety function is switched on.

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