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burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of

injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key

and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-

diately seek medical help if there is any sus-

picion that a battery or button cell battery has

been swallowed or is located in any part of

the body.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific, and optional equipment offered with

the series. It also describes features and func-

tions that are not necessarily available in the

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

country versions. This also applies to safety

functions and systems. When using these

functions and systems, the applicable laws

and regulations must be observed.

Warning

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.

Vehicle key

General information

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of

delivery, each containing an integrated key.

Warning

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery.

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

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.

A driver profile with personal settings can be

assigned to a vehicle key.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for example, due to

the following actions:

Safety information

Warning

▷

Establishing standby.

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

Releasing the parking brake.

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▷

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

Unlocking the vehicle

Press the button on the vehicle key.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

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

been unlocked due to the settings, press the

button on the vehicle key again to unlock the

other vehicle access points.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

▷

If a driver profile has been assigned to the

vehicle key, this driver profile will be acti-

vated and the settings that are saved in it

will be applied.

Overview

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the

button in the vehicle interior, they will not

be folded out during unlocking.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched off.

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Unlocking

2

Locking

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

Pre-conditioning 238

Unlocking the trunk lid

Panic mode, pathway lighting

3

4

Convenient opening

Safety information

Unlocking

General information

Warning

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking

using the vehicle key depends on the following

settings:

Body parts can be jammed when opening

and closing the convertible top. There is a

risk of injury. When opening and closing the

convertible top, observe the movement and

keep the travel path clear.

▷

If only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-

locked when the button is pressed for the

first time.

Opening

▷

If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key.

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Welcome lights, refer to page 164.

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With Comfort Access:

With Comfort Access: convenient

closing

In close range to the vehicle, the convertible

top is also opened.

Safety information

Press and hold the button of the vehi-

cle key until the convertible top is fully

opened. Leaving the close range of

the vehicle stops the motion.

Warning

With convenient closing, body parts can be

jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure

that the area of movement of the doors is

clear during convenient closing.

Locking

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during locking us-

ing the vehicle key depends on the following

settings:

Closing

Press and hold the button on the vehicle

key after locking.

▷

If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

The windows and the convertible top are

closed in close range to the vehicle, as long

as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.

▷

If the exterior mirrors are automatically

folded in when the vehicle is locked. The

exterior mirrors are not folded in when the

hazard warning flashers are switched on.

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key until the convertible top is fully

closed. Leaving the close range of the

vehicle stops the motion.

▷

If pathway lighting is activated during lock-

ing.

The exterior mirrors are folded in.

Locking the vehicle

The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the

hazard warning flashers are switched on.

1. Close the driver's door.

2.

Press the button on the vehicle key.

Switching on the interior and

exterior lighting

The following functions are executed:

▷

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

are locked.

Press the button on the vehicle key with

the vehicle locked.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched on.

The function is not available for the first 10 sec-

onds after locking.

If the drive-ready state is still turned on when

you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk

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

be switched off by means of the Start/Stop

button.

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

Interior lights, refer to page 167.

▷

Depending on the settings, parts of the ex-

terior lighting will be switched on.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

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Pathway lighting, refer to page 164.

Trunk lid

Replacing the battery

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

NOTICE

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, it is possible to specify

whether the trunk lid can be unlocked with the

vehicle key and how the vehicle doors will re-

spond to this.

Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-

vice can damage the device. There is a risk

of damage to property. Always replace the

discharged battery with a battery with the

same voltage, the same size and the same

specification.

With automatic transmission: selector lever po-

sition P must be engaged to open the trunk lid

with the vehicle key.

1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

Safety information

Integrated key, refer to page 89.

2. Place the integrated key underneath the

battery compartment cover, arrow 1, and

lift the lid with a lever movement of the

integrated key, arrow 2.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is

clear while opening and closing.

Warning

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the trunk lid is clear while opening

and closing.

3. Push battery in arrow direction using a

pointed object and lift it out.

Unlocking

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

Switching pathway lighting on

Press and hold the button on the vehi-

cle key for approx. 1 second.

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

positive side facing up.

It is possible to adjust the duration of the path-

way lighting feature.

Additional information:

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5. Press the lid closed.

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Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key

until the integrated key engages.

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

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.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key.

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 89.

Switching the drive-ready state on via

emergency detection of the vehicle key

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.

If the lost vehicle key has an assigned driver

profile, the connection to this vehicle key must

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

signed to the driver profile.

Malfunction

It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready

state if the vehicle key has not been detected.

General information

A Check Control message is displayed.

Proceed as follows in this case:

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

1. Hold the rear of the vehicle key against the

mark on the steering column. Pay attention

to the display in the instrument cluster.

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

2. If the vehicle key is detected:

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

▷

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

If the vehicle key is not recognized, slightly

change the position of the vehicle key and re-

peat the procedure.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

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.

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▷

The options provided by the Remote Serv-

ices of the BMW app include the ability to

lock and unlock a vehicle.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract and the BMW app must be

installed on a smartphone.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

Key Card

Warning

Principle

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 Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

General information

The availability of the Key Card depends on

the equipment and the country.

▷

Establishing standby.

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

A digital key that has already been paired with

the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The

digital key must be activated via iDrive.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

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.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Safety information

NOTICE

Warning

If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the

wireless charging tray at the same time, the

Key Card could become damaged. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

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.

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5. Select Key Card.

6. "Key Card active"

Connection to the vehicle

The communication between the vehicle and

the Key Card uses near field communication,

NFC.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

General information

When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the

vehicle key.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

Activating Key Card

Turning on the drive-ready state

NOTICE

If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the

wireless charging tray at the same time, the

Key Card could become damaged. There is a

risk of damage to property. 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.

3. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play to activate the Key Card.

Deactivating Key Card

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

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Card with you. This ensures access to the ve-

hicle, even in the event of a smartphone fail-

ure. It is also helpful to have the vehicle key

or Key Card with you if the vehicle needs to

be handed over to another person. You can

then hand over the vehicle key or the Key Card

instead of your smartphone. Always take the

vehicle key with you to a service appointment.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

2. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

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

gine.

With wireless charging tray:After starting the

engine, take the Key Card out of the tray to

make tray available for charging compatible

smartphones.

Safety information

Malfunction

Warning

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.

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.

BMW Digital Key

Principle

Warning

BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un-

locked and locked, as well as started, with a

compatible smartphone.

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.

General information

The availability of the BMW Digital Key de-

pends on the equipment and national-market

version.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices such as a Smartwatch.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

the smartphone manufacturer. The BMW app

provides a check to determine if the smart-

phone and the vehicle are compatible.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for example, due to

the following actions:

A driver profile with individual settings can be

assigned to a digital key.

▷

Establishing standby.

Additional information:

Releasing the parking brake.

Driver profiles, refer to page 65.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

When using a smartphone as a digital key, al-

ways carry a vehicle key or the activated Key

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▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu

in the BMW app or on the control display.

There is a risk of accident, injury, or property

damage. Do not leave children or animals un-

attended in the vehicle. Take the vehicle key

with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.

Sharing digital keys

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.

NOTICE

If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the

wireless charging tray at the same time, the

Key Card could become damaged. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

As soon as a digital key is shared with another

person, the person will receive an invitation.

When the invitation is accepted, the digital key

on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.

Connection to the vehicle

The communication between the vehicle and

the smartphone uses near field communica-

tion, NFC.

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 the BMW app.

Functional requirements

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

Enabling the main digital key

Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a

main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle

owner must prove his authorization for the ve-

hicle for this purpose.

An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key

or another method may be used for authenti-

cation. Follow the corresponding instructions

on the smartphone or the control display.

The proof of authorization can be started via

the BMW app or the activation code in the

corresponding smartphone function, e.g., the

Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located

in the vehicle to be enabled.

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The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

Deleting a shared key

General information

1. "CAR"

Shared keys can be deleted via the smart-

phone with the main digital key, via the smart-

phone with a shared key or via iDrive.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. "Reset function"

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.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The deletion via the smartphone with a shared

key or via iDrive is executed immediately.

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Deletion via iDrive

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

authorized vehicle key must be located in the

vehicle or the main key must be located in the

smartphone tray.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

the center of the driver's door handle.

The position of the near field communication

antenna depends on the smartphone model.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors including the trunk lid

are closed.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Digital Key"

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. "Delete key"

Turning on the drive-ready state

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,

all digital keys including the main digital key

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

retained and deactivated.

1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

2. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

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3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.

Integrated key

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

gine.

General information

The driver's door can be locked and unlocked

without the vehicle key using the integrated

key.

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.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key also fits in the glove compart-

ment.

Sale of the vehicle

Safety information

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

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.

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.

System limits

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sen-

sor of the alarm system cannot be switched off

with a digital key.

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 98.

NOTICE

The door lock is permanently joined with the

door. The door handle can be moved. When

pulling the door handle with the integrated

key inserted, paint or the integrated key can

be damaged. There is a risk of damage to

property. Remove the integrated key before

pulling the external door handle.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

▷

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

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3. Remove the cover cap.

Removing

4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the

integrated key.

Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the

integrated key, arrow 2.

The other doors must be unlocked or locked

from the inside.

Locking/unlocking via the door lock

1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with

one hand.

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.

If the vehicle is locked with the integrated key

via the door lock, the alarm system will not be

activated.

Buttons for the central

locking system

2. Guide one finger of your other hand from

the back under the cover cap and push the

cover cap out.

General information

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights come on.

Use the thumb for counter support to pre-

vent the cover cap from falling out of the

door handle.

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The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle

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

rior.

Overview

General information

Comfort Access supports the following func-

tions:

▷

Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the

door handle.

Touchless unlocking and locking of the ve-

hicle.

Buttons for the central locking system.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the

BMW Digital Key.

Locking

Unlocking the trunk lid.

Press the button with the front doors

closed.

Functional requirements

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

Unlocking

▷

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Press the button.

Unlocking

Opening

▷

General information

The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking

via the Comfort Access depends on the follow-

ing settings:

Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Pull the door opener above the armrest.

▷

Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

▷

If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

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.

Comfort Access

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without operating

the vehicle key.

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

pants pocket, is sufficient.

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Unlocking the vehicle

Locking the vehicle

Close the driver's door.

Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.

Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a

closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.

1 second without grasping the door handle.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

▷

If a driver profile was assigned to the vehi-

cle key, this driver profile will be activated

and the settings that are stored in it will be

applied.

The following functions are executed:

▷

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

are locked.

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched on.

Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.

Unlocking the trunk lid

If the exterior mirrors were folded in via the

button in the interior, they will not be folded

out when unlocking.

General information

▷

With alarm system: The alarm system will

be switched off.

If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,

locked doors will not be unlocked.

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Locking

General information

Safety information

The behavior of the vehicle during locking via

the Comfort Access depends on the following

settings:

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is

clear while opening and closing.

▷

If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

▷

If the exterior mirrors are automatically

folded in when the vehicle is locked. The

exterior mirrors are not folded in when the

hazard warning flashers are switched on.

▷

If pathway lighting is activated during lock-

ing.

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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.

Warning

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the trunk lid is clear while opening

and closing.

If a passenger is detected in the front pass-

enger seat and the front passenger seat belt

is engaged when the vehicle is locked, the fol-

lowing restrictions apply:

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Unlocking

The behavior of the vehicle during touchless

unlocking/locking depends on the following

settings:

▷

If the automatic unlocking is active.

If the automatic locking is active.

If only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap or all access to the vehicle will be un-

locked.

Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the

driver's door and fuel filler flap will only be

unlocked when the driver approaches the

vehicle on the driver's side.

Press the button on the outer side of the trunk

lid.

All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be

unlocked regardless of the side on which

the driver approaches the vehicle.

Touchless unlocking and locking of

the vehicle

▷

If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle

is confirmed with a light signal or a sound

signal.

Principle

When the driver approaches the locked vehicle

with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.

▷

If the welcome light is switched on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

When the driver walks away from the unlocked

vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be

locked.

If pathway lighting is activated during lock-

ing.

If the exterior mirrors are automatically

folded out and in when the vehicle is un-

locked and locked.

General information

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

Functional requirements

▷

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

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

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

▷

Unlocking: when entering the unlocking

zone, the doors and trunk lid must be

closed.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

The locking zone is located within a radius of

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

▷

Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the

doors and trunk lid must be closed.

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▷

For contactless locking of the vehicle, no

second vehicle key may be within a radius

of 18 ft/6 m around the vehicle.

the trunk lid can be unlocked with the vehicle

key and how the vehicle doors will function.

With automatic transmission: selector lever po-

sition P must be engaged to open the trunk lid

with the vehicle key.

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.

It may not be possible to open the trunk lid

when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.

Valet parking mode, refer to page 95.

Malfunction

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Safety information

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

For replacing the battery, refer to page 82.

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is

clear while opening and closing.

▷

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

▷

Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

Warning

While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

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

age to property. Make sure that the travel

path of the trunk lid is clear while opening

and closing.

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.

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

Additional information:

Integrated key, refer to page 89.

Trunk lid

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, it is possible to specify whether

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Opening and Closing

Trunk emergency unlocking

Opening from the outside

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

▷

Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-

ton on the outer side of the trunk lid.

With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key

with you and press the button on the outer

side of the trunk lid.

Valet parking mode

Principle

▷

Press and hold the button on the

vehicle key for approx. 1 second.

In the valet parking mode, the control display is

disabled. The operation via iDrive is no longer

possible.

When unlocking with the vehicle key, the

doors may also be unlocked.

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

is handed over for valet parking.

Open from inside

General information

Press the button in the storage compart-

ment of the driver's door.

In the valet parking mode, it is not possible

to change vehicle settings via iDrive. Personal

profiles cannot be changed. Personal data

cannot be displayed.

Closing

Additionally, the following actions are carried

out:

▷

The volume of the audio system is limited.

The integrated Universal Remote Control is

deactivated.

▷

The Dynamic Stability Control cannot be

turned off.

Depending on the vehicle, the trunk lid can

be locked and disconnected from the cen-

tral locking system.

Grasp the recessed grips and pull the trunk lid

down.

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The trunk lid will be locked and discon-

nected from the central locking system.

Functional requirements

▷

At least one driver profile has been created.

2. "Activate now"

A driver profile or the guest profile is active.

At least one driver profile has an assigned

ConnectedDrive account.

Driver profile without PIN

A PIN must be assigned to the driver profile.

Accessing the menu for the valet

parking mode

1. "PIN"

2. Enter PIN.

3. "Lock tailgate as well"

Via the switch-off screen

The trunk lid will be locked and discon-

nected from the central locking system.

After switching off drive-ready state the

switch-off screen will be displayed. Select the

entry for the valet parking mode on the switch-

off screen.

4. "Activate linkage"

5. "Activate now"

Guest profile

The guest profile is the active driver profile.

Via the display bar at the upper edge

of the control display

1. Tip the Controller up.

A PIN must be entered.

2. "Valet parking mode"

1. "PIN"

2. Enter PIN.

Via the vehicle settings

1. "CAR"

3. "Lock tailgate as well"

The trunk lid will be locked and discon-

nected from the central locking system.

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Valet parking mode"

4. "Activate now"

This PIN can be used once to deactivate

the valet parking mode for the active guest

profile.

Activating the valet parking mode

General information

Before activating the valet parking mode, a

PIN must be set up to be able to deactivate

the valet parking mode at a future time.

Deactivating valet parking mode

General information

The lock screen of the valet parking mode is

displayed on the control display.

The procedure for the PIN input varies de-

pending on the active driver profile.

The deactivation of the valet parking mode de-

pends on which driver profile is selected on the

lock screen.

Driver profile with PIN

A PIN has been stored for the active driver

profile.

It is not necessary to enter another PIN.

1. "Lock tailgate as well"

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Driver profile with PIN

Unlocking and locking

Regardless of which driver activated the valet

parking mode, a driver can deactivate the valet

parking mode by entering his/her PIN.

Doors

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Key button settings"

1. Select driver profile.

2. Enter the assigned PIN for the driver profile.

4.

5. Select the desired setting:

Select the icon.

If you forgot the PIN, the valet parking mode

must be deactivated by entering the assigned

ConnectedDrive access data.

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-

locks the entire vehicle.

Driver profile without PIN

The valet parking mode was activated by an-

other person. To deactivate the valet parking

mode, a driver without a PIN has to enter the

access data for his ConnectedDrive account.

▷

"All doors"

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

1. Select driver profile.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "CAR"

2. Enter the ConnectedDrive access data as-

signed to the driver profile.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

Guest profile

4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma-

tion signals:

In the guest profile, the valet parking mode can

only be deactivated if the valet parking mode

was activated in the guest profile.

▷

"Flash when locking/unlocking"

Unlocking is signaled by flashing twice,

locking by flashing once.

1. Select guest profile.

2. Enter the PIN that was specified during ac-

tivation.

▷

With alarm system:

"Sound when locking/unlocking"

If the PIN has been forgotten, the valet park-

ing mode must be deactivated via a personal

driver profile.

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

Settings

Folding mirrors in automatically

1. "CAR"

General information

2. "Settings"

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"

These settings are stored for the driver profile

currently used.

Automatic unlocking

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

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3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Unlock at end of trip"

Depending on the equipment, the trunk

lid will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

After drive-ready state is switched off by

pressing the Start/Stop button, the locked

vehicle is automatically unlocked.

▷

"Tailgate opens only when vehicle is

unlocked."

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the trunk lid can be used with the vehicle

key.

Automatic locking

1. "CAR"

"Lock tailgate button"

2. "Settings"

The operation of the trunk lid via the

vehicle key is disabled.

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Lock in a few minutes"

Comfort Access

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if no door is opened

after unlocking.

Touchless locking and unlocking

Contactless locking and unlocking can be

switched on or off.

▷

"Lock after starting to drive"

The vehicle locks automatically after you

drive off.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Comfort access"

Trunk lid

Trunk lid and doors

You can set up if only the trunk lid will be

unlocked or if the doors will also be unlocked

when the trunk lid is unlocked

Establishing idle state after opening

the front doors

1. "CAR"

Depending on the vehicle equipment and

country version, this setting may not be of-

fered.

2. "Settings"

3. "Doors/ vehicle access"

4. "Turn off vehicle after opening door"

Idle state, refer to page 38.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "Key button settings"

Alarm system

4.

Select the icon.

The text next to the icon indicates the cur-

rent setting.

Principle

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

5. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Tailgate"

Depending on the equipment, the trunk

lid will be unlocked or opened.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

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▷

Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.

Movements in the interior.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Changes in the vehicle inclination such as

during attempts at stealing a wheel or

when towing the vehicle.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

▷

Disconnected battery voltage.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehicle key

three times in succession.

Improper use of the socket for OBD on-

board diagnostics.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

▷

Locking the vehicle while a device is con-

nected to the diagnostic socket.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

▷

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.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

Turning on/off

The alarm system is turned on or off as soon

as the vehicle is locked or unlocked with the

vehicle key or via Comfort Access.

The alarm system is switched on.

Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 sec-

onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 sec-

onds:

Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor

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

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.

Opening the trunk lid with the alarm

system switched on

The trunk lid can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

▷

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked

and monitored again provided the doors are

locked. The hazard warning system flashes

once.

An alarm has been deployed.

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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.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

Ending the alarm

▷

Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.

Interior motion sensor

The vehicle interior is monitored.

▷

Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key

and activate the drive-ready state via emer-

gency detection of the vehicle key.

The alarm system responds when movement

is detected in the vehicle interior.

Malfunction, refer to page 83.

The car's interior is monitored to the height

of the seat surfaces. The alarm system is

switched on together with the interior motion

sensor even when the convertible top is open.

Falling objects such as leaves can trigger the

alarm unintentionally.

▷

With Comfort Access: when carrying the ve-

hicle key, grasp the driver's door or front

passenger door handle completely.

Power windows

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The windows can be opened with the vehicle

key from the outside as well as closed with

Comfort Access.

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

When a window is frequently opened to the

same position, this task can be performed by

the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. For in-

stance when the same parking garage is fre-

quently used.

Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:

▷

In car washes.

In duplex garages.

Additional information:

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

▷

Vehicle key, refer to page 79.

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to

page 50.

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked after start of re-

fueling.

Safety information

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

Warning

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

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.

Press the button on the vehicle key

within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle

is locked.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

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Overview

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.

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

Power windows

Safety information

Functional requirements

The windows can be operated under the fol-

lowing conditions.

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.

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

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

Opening

▷

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 be-

ing held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

1.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point and hold it there.

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the motion.

The window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

specific threshold, closing is interrupted.

Closing

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

2.

Pull the switch past the resistance

point again within approx. 4 seconds and

hold it there.

The window closes while the switch is be-

ing held.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resist-

ance point.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

The window closes automatically if the

door is closed. Pulling again stops the mo-

tion.

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Safety information

Convertible top

Warning

General information

Body parts can be jammed when opening

and closing the convertible top. There is a

risk of injury. When opening and closing the

convertible top, observe the movement and

keep the travel path clear.

Follow the following information:

▷

Close the convertible top when the vehi-

cle is parked. A closed convertible top pro-

tects it from weather-related damage and

to some extent from theft.

▷

Even when the convertible top is closed,

only store valuables in the locked cargo

area.

Warning

When operating the convertible top while

driving, the view to the rear may be lim-

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

convertible top stops in its current position.

There may be a risk of accidents and risk

of damage to property. When operating the

convertible top while driving, observe traffic

attentively and, if necessary, reduce speed.

Do not operate while reversing or in windy

weather.

At higher speeds, a vacuum produced in

the vehicle interior causes the convertible

top to begin to flutter. Increase the air flow

via the ventilation to prevent a vacuum in

the vehicle.

▷

It is not possible to start the engine and

operate the convertible top simultaneously.

When the engine is started using the Start/

Stop button or using the Auto Start/Stop

function, the convertible top movement is

briefly interrupted.

▷

Opening a door interrupts closure of the

convertible top.

Warning

The convertible top is not suitable for the

installation of roof carrier systems. The roof

carrier could come loose. There is a risk of

accident. Do not mount any roof carrier sys-

tems to the convertible top.

In order to protect the battery, move the

convertible top only when the engine is run-

ning.

▷

Remove objects stowed in the convertible

top compartment before opening the

convertible top.

Before closing the convertible top, remove

any foreign objects from the windshield

frame; otherwise, closing may be pre-

vented.

Warning

A convertible top that is not completely open

or closed is not locked and can open by itself

while driving due to the air stream. There is

a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.

Make sure that the convertible top is always

completely open or closed.

NOTICE

Incorrect operation can damage the

convertible top and other parts of the vehicle.

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There is a risk of damage to property. During

operation, heed the following points:

With Steptronic transmission

▷

Keep the area of movement of the

convertible top clear because the

convertible top swivels out and upward.

Maximum area of movement: 98.5 in-

ches/2.5 meters.

▷

Fully close the trunk lid.

Do not leave the convertible top open for

more than a day while it is wet.

▷

Do not open the convertible top, if it is

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

Convertible top switch

Do not place objects on the convertible

top.

Functional requirements

The following prerequisites must be met in or-

der to be able to move the convertible top.

The rollover protection system may not

be triggered.

Do not operate the convertible top on

uneven sections of road.

▷

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

The standby state is switched on and the

brake pedal is depressed or the drive-ready

state is switched on.

Always open or close the convertible top

completely. The convertible top is only

locked in its end positions.

▷

The outside temperature is above

14 ℉/-10 ℃.

The voltage of the vehicle electrical system

is sufficient.

Overview

With manual transmission

▷

The convertible top drive is not overheating.

The windows can be opened and closed

automatically.

If one of these prerequisites is not met, a check

control message is displayed.

Operating from the inside

Opening

Push the switch and hold it.

Convertible top switch

The windows roll down and the convertible top

opens while the switch is being pushed.

Closing

Pull the switch and hold it.

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The windows are lowered, the convertible top

is closed, and the windows are raised again

while the switch is being pulled.

Safety information

Warning

In case of an electrical malfunction, the

convertible top cannot be locked in the fully

open position. The convertible top will rise up

while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of

accident. Do not open the closed convertible

top manually.

Preventing an interruption

Push or pull the switch until the convertible

top is completely open or closed and the

end of the procedure is indicated by a Check

Control message. Always make sure that the

side cover flaps are completely closed. The

convertible top can only be locked if the

convertible top is completely open or closed.

Warning

The convertible top movement is interrupted

if the switch is released. The sequence can

be continued in the desired direction using the

switch.

While manually lowering the convertible top,

body parts can be jammed. With one-sided

operation, the convertible top can be dam-

aged. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Make sure that the

travel path of the convertible top and the

convertible top well storage cover is free.

Only close the convertible top manually with

two people.

The convertible is not locked in this case. Op-

erate switch again until the convertible opera-

tion is terminated.

Operation from the outside

When equipped with Comfort Access the

convertible top can also be operated from out-

side.

Before closing

Convenient opening and convenient closing via

the vehicle key.

1. Lower the side windows completely.

2. Switching off, standby state.

Start/Stop button, refer to page 122.

Additional information:

Vehicle key, refer to page 79.

3. Take the hexagon wrench out of the on-

board vehicle tool kit.

Manually closing the convertible top

General information

If there is a fault, the convertible top can be

manually closed. Two persons are necessary

to do this.

If possible, have the convertible top closed

manually by an authorized service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

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screw on the right side of the vehicle clock-

wise to the stop.

Lifting out convertible top

1. Carefully swivel the covers up on both sides

until they are open.

4. Lift the convertible top out on the front on

both sides, and swing it forward.

2. Position the hexagon wrench in the screw.

3. Turn the screw on the left side of the vehi-

cle counterclockwise to the stop. Turn the

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Turn the hexagon wrench clockwise to the

stop to open the locking hooks.

Convertible top locking

1. Carefully remove the cover in the center of

the front convertible top frame.

5. While one person presses the center of the

front convertible top frame from the out-

side onto the windshield frame: turn the

hexagon wrench counterclockwise to the

stop to close the locking hooks. The front

convertible top frame must be locked in the

windshield frame.

2. Take the square socket adapter out of the

cover.

6. Have the convertible top checked by an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

NOTICE

When driving in the rain or on a wet road

surface with the convertible top locked only

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

terior. There is a risk of damage to property.

Do not drive in the rain or on a wet road

surface with the convertible top locked only in

the front.

3. Insert the square socket adapter in the hex-

agon wrench.

NOTICE

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

convertible locked only in the front may dam-

age the convertible top. There is a risk of

damage to property. When driving with the

convertible top locked only in the front, do not

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

4. Position the hexagon wrench with inserted

adapter on the convertible top locking (ar-

row).

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Wind deflector

Principle

The wind deflector reduces the air movement

in the vehicle interior when driving with the

convertible top down.

The wind deflector is most effective when the

side windows are closed.

General information

The integrated wind deflector is held in posi-

tion by magnetic force.

Press the wind deflector down evenly to the

stop.

The magnetic retaining force must be noticea-

ble.

The magnets are located on the lower end of

the wind deflector fitting.

Do not store any electronic storage media,

cards with magnetic strips or chip cards in the

immediate vicinity of the magnets.

Removing

Safety information

Warning

A wind deflector that has not been mounted

correctly may fly off and be thrown into the

vehicle or endanger other road users. There

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

erty.

Pull the wind deflector up evenly.

The magnetic retaining force must be over-

come when pulling the wind deflector out of

the guides.

Before drive-off, make sure that the wind de-

flector is completely pushed down to the stop

and mounted.

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