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Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
injury. Carry the vehicle key with you so that
you can open the vehicle from the outside.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
WARNING
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
Vehicle key
WARNING
General
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
The delivery specification includes two vehicle
keys with integrated keys.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable battery,
see page 73.
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Various settings, see page 88, are possible for
the button functions, depending on the equip‐
ment and the country variant.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
A personal driver profile, see page 56, for each
vehicle key is saved in the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
To provide information on maintenance require‐
ments, the service data is saved in the vehicle
key, see page 319.
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
take it with you whenever you leave the vehicle.
Safety notes
WARNING
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in‐
side 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
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The following functions are also carried out:
Overview
▷ The settings saved in the driver profile, see
page 56, are applied.
▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was
switched off manually.
▷ Folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the
button in the interior, they are not folded out
when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched off.
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2
3
To unlock
Locking
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched off.
Without automatic tailgate: unlocking the tail‐
gate
The vehicle is operational after one of the front
doors is opened.
With automatic tailgate: opening/closing the
tailgate
The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
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Home lights
Comfort opening
Unlocking
General
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after unlocking.
The vehicle's response when unlocked with the
vehicle key depends on the following settings:
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
guard are opened for as long as the button on
the vehicle key is pressed.
▷ Whether only the driver's door and the fuel
tank filler flap or all vehicle access points are
unlocked with the first press of the button.
Locking
General
▷ Whether the unlocking of the vehicle is ac‐
knowledged with a light signal or an acoustic
signal.
The vehicle's response when locked with the ve‐
hicle key depends on the following settings:
▷ Whether the welcome light, see page 162, is
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷ Whether locking of the vehicle is acknowl‐
edged with a light signal or an acoustic signal.
▷ Whether the driver's seat is set to the last
seat position saved in the driver's profile.
▷ Whether the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If the
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex‐
terior mirrors are not folded in.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
▷ Whether the home lights are activated when
the vehicle is locked.
If only the driver's door and the 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.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
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Switching on the interior light
and exterior lights
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
The following functions are carried out:
With the vehicle locked, press the button
on the vehicle key.
▷ All the doors, the tailgate and fuel tank filler
flap are locked.
The function is not available for the first 10 sec‐
onds after locking.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched on. This prevents
the doors from being unlocked using the
locking buttons or the door handles.
▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was
switched off manually. To switch the interior
light on/off manually, see page 166.
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched on.
▷ Depending on the settings, the exterior lights,
see page 162, are switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
locking, the vehicle horn sounds twice. In this
case, switch off the drive-ready state using start/
stop button.
The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
Tailgate
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
Comfort closing
Safety note
WARNING
Depending on the equipment and the country
variant, it is possible to select whether the doors
are also unlocked. To adjust the settings, see
page 88.
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the comfort closing feature is operated. There
is a risk of injury. When the comfort closing fea‐
ture is operating, make sure that the area of
movement is kept clear.
Safety notes
WARNING
Closing
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after locking.
The windows and the glass sunroof with sun
guard are closed for as long as the button on the
vehicle key is pressed.
WARNING
The exterior mirrors are folded in, provided that
they were not folded in when the vehicle was
locked. If the hazard warning lights are switched
on, the exterior mirrors are not folded in.
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
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with a lever motion of the integrated key, ar‐
row 2.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Opening
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key for approximately 1 second.
3. Use a pointed object to push the battery in
the direction of the arrow and lift it out.
Without automatic operation of the tailgate: the
tailgate is unlocked and can be swivelled up‐
wards.
With automatic operation of the tailgate: the tail‐
gate is opened automatically.
On some equipment versions, the doors are also
unlocked each time.
With automatic operation of the
tailgate: closing
4. Insert a new type CR 2032 battery with the
positive side facing upwards.
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key until the tailgate has closed.
5. Press the cover back into position and close
it.
Releasing the button stops the closing operation.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until the integrated key engages.
If the doors were not unlocked, the tailgate is
locked again as soon as it is closed.
Dispose of old batteries at a Service
Partner of the manufacturer or another
qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop or hand them in to an authorised col‐
lecting point.
Switching on the headlight
courtesy delay feature
Press and hold the button on the vehi‐
cle key for approximately 1 second.
It is possible to adjust the duration of the head‐
light courtesy delay feature, see page 162.
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from a Serv‐
ice Partner of the manufacturer or another quali‐
fied Service Partner or an authorised workshop.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key, see page 80.
Loss of vehicle keys
2. Place integrated key under the battery com‐
partment cover, arrow 1, and pry off the cover
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
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other qualified Service Partner or an authorised
workshop.
Switching on drive-ready state via
the special ID feature of the vehicle
key
Malfunction
General
A Check Control message, see page 143, is
shown.
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐
hicle key in some conditions, including the
following:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
To replace the battery, see page 73.
Drive-ready state cannot be switched on if the
vehicle key has not been detected.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐
erful signals.
If this happens, proceed as follows:
1. Hold the rear side of the vehicle key against
the mark on the steering column. Pay atten‐
tion to the display in the instrument cluster.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metallic objects.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Switch on drive-ready state within 10 sec‐
onds.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the im‐
mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.
If the vehicle key is not detected, change the po‐
sition of the vehicle key slightly and repeat the
procedure.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
▷ Interference with the radio transmission
caused by the charging of mobile devices, for
example a mobile phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What provisions can be made to enable a vehicle
to be opened if the vehicle key has accidentally
been locked inside the vehicle?
▷ The vehicle key is located in the immediate
vicinity of the wireless charging dock.
▷ The Remote Services of the BMW Connec‐
ted app can be used to lock and unlock a ve‐
hicle.
Place the vehicle key somewhere else.
If there is a malfunction, the vehicle can be un‐
locked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, see page 79.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract and the BMW Connected app
must be installed on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking of the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive call centre.
This requires an active BMW Connected‐
Drive contract.
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Key card
WARNING
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
Principle
The Key Card can be used to lock, unlock and
start the vehicle.
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
General
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version, the
Key Card may not be available.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the key card. The digi‐
tal key must be activated via iDrive.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
When you exit the vehicle, deactivate the Key
Card or take the Key Card with you, as it can be
used to start the vehicle when activated. Always
take the vehicle key with you to a service ap‐
pointment.
Connection to the vehicle
Communication between the vehicle and the
Key Card takes place via near field communica‐
tion, NFC.
Safety notes
WARNING
Activating/deactivating the Key
Card in the vehicle
To activate and deactivate the Key Card, there
must be a vehicle key in the vehicle.
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in‐
side 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. Carry the vehicle key with you so that
you can open the vehicle from the outside.
If BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle, a
digital key can be used instead of the vehicle
key.
1. "My Vehicle"
WARNING
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. Select Key Card.
6. "Digital Key active"
There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
A deactivated Key Card will remain in the list of
registered digital keys.
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Unlocking and locking the
vehicle
BMW Digital Key
Principle
BMW Digital Key allows you to use a compatible
smartphone, see page 60, to lock, unlock and
start the vehicle.
General
BMW Digital Key is available with Comfort Ac‐
cess. Depending on the national-market version,
BMW Digital Key may not be available.
Hold the activated Key Card directly and centrally
up against the outside door handle on the driv‐
er's door.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, a digital key must be installed on
the smartphone. Digital keys are installed, man‐
aged and passed on via the BMW Connected
app.
Starting the engine
A driver profile with individual settings can be as‐
signed to a digital key.
When using a smartphone with a digital key, al‐
ways have a vehicle key or the activated Key
Card about your person too. This will mean that
you can still access the vehicle even if the smart‐
phone is not working. It is also useful to have the
vehicle key or Key Card about your person if the
vehicle has to be handed over to another person.
The vehicle key or Key Card can then be handed
over, instead of the smartphone. Always take the
vehicle key with you to a service appointment.
1. Place the activated Key Card in the middle of
the smartphone tray.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐
gine.
Safety notes
With wireless charging tray: The Key Card can
be taken out of the tray after starting the engine
so that the tray can be used to charge compati‐
ble smartphones.
WARNING
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets left in‐
side 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. Carry the vehicle key with you so that
you can open the vehicle from the outside.
Malfunction
Objects between the sensors and the Key Card,
for example a purse or wallet, may prevent the
vehicle from detecting the Key Card.
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▷ A digital key for the vehicle is installed on the
smartphone.
WARNING
▷ BMW Digital Key is activated for the vehicle.
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
Proving authorisation
There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
The vehicle owner must provide the Service
Partner with evidence of his/her authorisation for
the vehicle in order to use BMW Digital Key.
The vehicle owner sets a Digital Key Code with
the Service Partner so that digital keys can be
transferred at a later date.
WARNING
Acquiring digital keys
Unsupervised children or pets in the vehicle
can set the vehicle in motion and endanger
themselves or other road users, for example by
the following actions:
An initial digital key is provided in the BMW Con‐
nected app when the vehicle is purchased.
Additional digital keys can be acquired via the
BMW ConnectedDrive Store. Acquiring digital
keys may incur costs.
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Digital keys have limited validity periods. The ex‐
piry date can be checked in the BMW Connec‐
ted app and in the vehicle.
▷ Opening and closing doors or windows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Operating vehicle equipment.
If a digital key has expired, the vehicle can only
continue to be locked and unlocked for a limited
time and the number of engine starts is limited.
Corresponding messages are shown on the
Control Display.
There is a risk of accident or injury. Do not
leave children or pets unsupervised in the vehi‐
cle. When leaving the vehicle, take the vehicle
key with you and lock the vehicle.
Passing on digital keys
The vehicle owner can pass a digital key for
his/her vehicle on to another person with a com‐
patible smartphone via the BMW Connected
app.
Connection to the vehicle
Communication between the vehicle and the
smartphone takes place via near field communi‐
cation, NFC.
When a digital key is passed on, a TAN transac‐
tion number is generated. Using this TAN and
the Digital Key Code, another person can regis‐
ter the digital key in the vehicle. This means the
driver can let someone else use the vehicle with‐
out having to be in the vicinity of the vehicle
themselves.
Operating requirements
▷ Active ConnectedDrive contract.
▷ The BMW Connected app is installed on a
compatible smartphone.
▷ The smartphone battery is sufficiently
charged. The minimum battery charge re‐
quired depends on the smartphone in ques‐
tion.
The TAN and the Digital Key Code should only
be passed on in person or via telephone.
The Safe Share function may be available, de‐
pending on the software version of the BMW
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Connected app. If this function is activated prior
to handover, the digital key is subject to certain
limitations. For example, it is no longer possible
to deactivate certain driving stability systems.
The ConnectedDrive portal contains more de‐
tailed information.
Activating/deactivating digital
keys in the vehicle
A digital key can be temporarily deactivated.
In order to activate and deactivate a digital key,
there must be a vehicle key in the vehicle or an
active digital key belonging to the vehicle owner
in the smartphone dock.
The digital key that has been passed on can be
removed at any time in the vehicle or via the
BMW Connected app.
Via iDrive:
If a digital key has been removed via the BMW
Connected app, it can only be used to unlock
and lock the vehicle for a limited time. The num‐
ber of engine starts is limited.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. Select the desired digital key.
6. "Digital Key active"
Corresponding messages are shown on the
Control Display.
Registering digital keys in the
vehicle
A deactivated digital key will remain in the list of
registered digital keys.
In order to pair a digital key, there must be a vehi‐
cle key in the vehicle or an active digital key be‐
longing to the vehicle owner in the smartphone
dock.
Removing digital keys in the
vehicle
In order to remove a digital key, there must be a
vehicle key in the vehicle or another active digital
key belonging to the vehicle owner in the smart‐
phone dock. To remove all digital keys, there
must be a vehicle key in the vehicle.
If the digital key has been passed on by the vehi‐
cle owner, it may not be possible to meet this re‐
quirement. In this case, the Digital Key Code and
the TAN must be entered. The digital key that
has been passed on can be used to unlock the
vehicle even before it has been registered.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Place the smartphone with the digital key to be
registered in the smartphone dock.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Via iDrive:
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. Select a digital key if applicable.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
6.
▷ "Remove Digital Key"
The digital key is removed from the list of
registered digital keys.
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. "Activate Digital Key"
▷ "Remove all Digital Keys"
6. Enter the Digital Key Code and the TAN if ap‐
plicable.
Resetting BMW Digital Key
To reset BMW Digital Key, there must be an au‐
thorised vehicle key in the vehicle.
Once the digital key has been registered, its
name appears in the list of digital keys.
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Following the reset, it will no longer be possible
to lock, unlock or start the vehicle with a digital
key.
Selling the smartphone/vehicle
If a smartphone with a digital key is sold, all digital
keys should be deleted from the smartphone.
The vehicle owner must provide the Service
Partner with evidence of his/her authorisation for
the vehicle in order to use BMW Digital Key
again.
If a vehicle is sold, BMW Digital Key should be
reset in the vehicle. The new vehicle owner
should make sure that BMW Digital Key has
been reset. This ensures that the previous owner
no longer has access to the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Malfunction
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the
digital key in some circumstances, including the
following:
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "BMW Digital Key"
5. "Reset BMW Digital Key"
▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sensors
in the vehicle by an unsuitable smartphone
cover
Unlocking and locking the
vehicle
▷ There are objects between the smartphone
and its cover, for example a card with a chip
or the Key Card.
Integrated key
General
With the integrated key, the driver's door can be
unlocked and locked without the vehicle key.
Hold the smartphone with the rear side directly
and centrally up against the outside door handle
on the driver's door.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key also fits in the glove compartment.
Use the integrated key to operate the key switch
for front passenger airbags, see page 170.
Starting the engine
Safety notes
WARNING
On some national-market versions, unlocking
from the inside is only possible with special
knowledge.
Place the smartphone in the centre of the tray
and push it down behind the holding clip.
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There is a risk of injury or danger to life if per‐
sons remain in the vehicle for extended periods
and are exposed to extreme temperatures as a
result. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.
Unlocking/locking using the door
lock
1. Pull the door handle outwards with one hand
and hold it.
NOTE
The door lock is fixed to the door. The door
handle can be moved. Pulling the door handle
when the integrated key is inserted can dam‐
age the paint or the integrated key. There is a
risk of material damage. Pull out the integrated
key before pulling on the outer door handle.
2. Slide one finger of your other hand under the
cover from behind and push the cover out‐
wards.
Removing
Support the cover with your thumb, to stop it
falling out of the door handle.
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock with the
integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
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Pull the door handle above the armrest.
Alarm system
The switched-on alarm system is triggered when
the door is opened after being unlocked via the
door lock.
▷ Turn the door opener on the door to be
opened. The other doors remain locked.
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
Comfort Access
Principle
This feature allows you to access the vehicle
without having to operate the vehicle key.
Central locking buttons
General
Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐
ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity,
the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard
warning lights and interior lights illuminate.
The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle
key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside
the vehicle.
Overview
General
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the
door handle.
▷ Comfort closing.
▷ Contactless vehicle unlocking and locking.
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle using the
BMW Digital Key.
Central locking buttons.
▷ Open the tailgate.
▷ Open and close the tailgate contactlessly.
Locking
Press the button with the front doors
closed.
Operating requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
located outside the vehicle in the vicinity of
the doors.
▷ The fuel tank filler flap remains unlocked.
▷ Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti-
theft protection system.
▷ The vehicle can only be unlocked and locked
again after approximately 2 seconds.
Unlocking
Unlocking
General
Press the button.
The behaviour of the vehicle when unlocked via
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐
tings:
Opening
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors together.
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▷ Whether the unlocking of the vehicle is ac‐
knowledged with a light signal or an acoustic
signal.
hazard warning lights are switched on, the ex‐
terior mirrors are not folded in.
▷ Whether the home lights are activated when
the vehicle is locked.
▷ Whether the welcome light is switched on
when the vehicle is unlocked.
Locking the vehicle
Close the driver's door.
Unlocking the vehicle
Fully grip the handle of a vehicle door.
With your finger, touch the grooved area on the
handle of a closed vehicle door for approximately
1 second, without gripping the door handle.
The following functions are also carried out:
▷ If a driver profile has been assigned to the ve‐
hicle key, this driver profile is activated and
the settings saved in it are configured.
The following functions are carried out:
▷ All the doors, the tailgate and fuel tank filler
flap are locked.
▷ The interior light is switched on unless it was
switched off manually.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched on. This prevents
the doors from being unlocked using the
locking buttons or the door handles.
▷ Folded-in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using the
button in the interior, they are not folded out
when the vehicle is unlocked.
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched on.
▷ With anti-theft security system: The anti-theft
security system is switched off.
Comfort closing
Safety note
▷ With alarm system: The alarm system is
switched off.
Locking
General
The behaviour of the vehicle when locked via
Comfort Access depends on the following set‐
tings:
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the comfort closing feature is operated. There
is a risk of injury. When the comfort closing fea‐
ture is operating, make sure that the area of
movement is kept clear.
▷ Whether locking of the vehicle is acknowl‐
edged with a light signal or an acoustic signal.
▷ Whether the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded in when the vehicle is locked. If the
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Closing
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Opening
With your finger, touch the knurled area on the
handle of a closed vehicle door and keep your
finger there without gripping the door handle.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
sunroof with sun guard are closed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in, provided that
they were not folded in when the vehicle was
locked. If the hazard warning lights are switched
on, the exterior mirrors are not folded in.
Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.
Opening the tailgate
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
With automatic tailgate
activation: opening and closing
the tailgate contactlessly
Principle
The tailgate can be opened and closed contact‐
lessly, provided you are carrying the vehicle key
with you. Two sensors detect a directed foot
movement in the central rear area and the tail‐
gate is opened and closed.
Safety notes
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
General
It is not possible to open and close the tailgate
contactlessly if a trailer tow hitch or rear luggage
rack is fitted.
WARNING
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the
tailgate can be accidentally opened or closed by
an unintentional or presumed foot movement.
The sensor range extends to approximately
1.50 m, 5 ft behind the rear area.
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If the tailgate is opened with a contactless
method, locked doors are not unlocked.
4. "Tailgate"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Open by foot movement"
Contactless opening and closing of the tailgate
must be activated in the settings.
Contactless opening of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
Safety notes
▷ "Close by foot movement"
Contactless closing of the tailgate is
switched on or off.
WARNING
When operating the boot lid contactlessly,
there is a risk of touching vehicle parts, for ex‐
ample the hot exhaust system. There is a risk of
injury. Make sure you are standing securely as
you move your foot, and do not touch the vehi‐
cle.
Correct foot movement
1. Stand in the centre behind the vehicle, ap‐
proximately an arm's length away from the
rear of the vehicle.
2. Kick your foot underneath the vehicle and im‐
mediately pull it back. Your leg must move
across the ranges of both sensors.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
WARNING
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described previ‐
ously.
The hazard warning lights flash before the tail‐
gate opens.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening op‐
eration, and moving it one more time after that
will close the boot lid again.
Closing
Perform the foot movement described previ‐
ously.
Settings
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic
signal sounds.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Moving your foot again will stop the closing oper‐
ation, and moving it one more time after that will
open the boot lid again.
locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐
cle on the driver's side.
All vehicle access points: the vehicle is un‐
locked regardless of which side the driver ap‐
proaches the vehicle from.
Contactless vehicle unlocking
and locking
▷ Whether the locking and unlocking of the ve‐
hicle is acknowledged with a light signal or an
acoustic signal.
Principle
The vehicle is unlocked when the driver ap‐
proaches the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
▷ Whether the welcome light, see page 162, is
switched on when the vehicle is unlocked.
If the driver moves away from the unlocked vehi‐
cle with the vehicle key, the vehicle is locked.
▷ Whether the home lights, see page 162, are
activated when the vehicle is locked.
▷ Whether the exterior mirrors are automatically
folded out and in when the vehicle is un‐
locked and locked.
General
The vehicle is unlocked when an authorised ve‐
hicle key is detected in the unlocking zone.
Operating requirements
▷ Drive-ready state must be switched off.
The unlocking zone is an area with a radius of
approximately 1 m, 3 ft from the door handles.
The vehicle is locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
▷ Unlock: on entering the unlocking zone, the
doors and tailgate must be closed.
The locking zone is an area with a radius of ap‐
proximately 2 m, 7 ft from the door handles.
▷ Lock: on leaving the locking zone, the doors
and tailgate must be closed.
If the vehicle key remains within the unlocking
zone without moving for a prolonged period of
time, the vehicle is locked automatically.
▷ There must not be a second vehicle key
within six metres of the vehicle in order to use
contactless vehicle locking.
If a person is detected on the front passenger
seat during locking and if the front passenger's
seat belt is in the belt buckle during locking:
▷ If the vehicle has been in rest state for several
days, contactless unlocking/locking is not
possible until the vehicle has been driven.
▷ The vehicle is locked, but not protected
against theft.
Malfunction
▷ The fuel tank filler flap remains unlocked.
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐
hicle key in some conditions, including the
following:
The behaviour of the vehicle in the case of con‐
tactless unlocking/locking depends on the
following settings, see page 88:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
To replace the battery, see page 73.
▷ Whether automatic unlocking is active.
▷ Whether automatic locking is active.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐
erful signals.
▷ Whether only the driver's door and the fuel
tank filler flap or all vehicle access points are
unlocked.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐
jects.
Only driver's door and fuel tank filler flap: driv‐
er's door and fuel tank filler flap are only un‐
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metallic objects.
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▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the im‐
mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.
NOTE
Sharp or angular objects can strike the win‐
dows and the heating conductors during the
journey. There is a risk of material damage.
Cover the edges and make sure that sharp ob‐
jects cannot strike the windows.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may affect the ability of
the door handles to detect a lock request.
If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle with
the buttons on the vehicle key or with the
integrated key, see page 79.
Without automatic tailgate
operation
Opening from outside
Tailgate
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the luggage compartment.
Depending on the equipment and the country
variant, it is possible to select whether the doors
are also unlocked. To adjust the settings, see
page 88.
▷ Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
Safety notes
▷ With Comfort Access: have the vehicle key
about your person and press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the tailgate is operated. There is a risk of injury.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approximately 1 second.
When unlocking with the vehicle key, see
page 72, the doors may also be unlocked.
WARNING
The tailgate swings outwards when opened.
There is a risk of injury or material damage.
When opening and closing, make sure that the
area of movement of the tailgate is kept clear.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
From outside
Closing
▷ Unlock the vehicle, then press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
Pull the tailgate down using the handle recess.
▷ With Comfort Access: have the vehicle key
about your person and press the button on
the outside of the tailgate.
With automatic tailgate
operation
Opening
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approximately 1 second.
General
If applicable, the doors are also unlocked. To
open with the vehicle key, see page 72.
When the trailer socket is in use, the tailgate can‐
not be opened with the vehicle key or with the
button in the interior.
When the vehicle is stationary, the tailgate opens
automatically up to the set opening height.
To adjust the opening height
From inside
The extent to which the tailgate opens can be
set.
When the vehicle is stationary, press the
button in the driver's door down.
When setting the opening height, make sure that
there is a space of at least 10 cm, 4 in, above the
tailgate.
The tailgate opens up to the set opening height.
Cancelling the opening operation
Via iDrive:
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Tailgate"
▷ If the vehicle begins to move.
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
5. Watch the tailgate and set the desired open‐
ing height.
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again closes the tailgate.
▷ By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing again resumes the opening opera‐
tion.
Pressing and holding the button closes the
tailgate again.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
▷ By pressing or pulling the button in the driv‐
er's door. Pressing again resumes the open‐
ing operation.
Malfunction
Safety note
Closing
WARNING
A jammed tailgate may move unexpectedly
when being operated manually to release it.
There is a risk of injury or material damage. Do
not manually operate a locked tailgate. Have
checks performed by a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Part‐
ner or a specialist workshop.
From outside
▷ Press and hold the
button on the
vehicle key until the tailgate has closed.
Releasing the button stops the movement.
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Manual operation
With Comfort Access:
When operating the unlocked tailgate manually,
do so slowly and without a sudden movement.
▷
Press the button on the inside of the
tailgate.
Only light pressure is required to fully close the
tailgate. The closing operation is then performed
automatically.
The vehicle is locked after the tailgate has
been closed. To do so, the driver's door must
be closed and the vehicle key must be out‐
side the vehicle in the vicinity of the tailgate.
Settings
From inside
Pull and hold the button in the driver's
General
door.
Various settings are possible for the vehicle key
functions depending on the equipment and the
national-market version.
For this function, the vehicle key must be in the
interior.
These settings are saved for the current driver
profile.
Cancelling the closing operation
The closing procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
Unlocking and locking
▷ When driving off suddenly.
Doors
Via iDrive:
▷ By pressing the button on the outside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ By pressing the button on the inside of the
tailgate. Pressing again re-opens the tailgate.
▷ By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling the button again and holding it in this
position resumes the closing operation.
4.
Select the symbol.
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
▷ By releasing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing the button again and holding it
down resumes the closing operation.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Only the driver's door and fuel tank filler
▷ "Relock automatically"
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
The vehicle is automatically locked again
after a short while if no doors are opened
after unlocking.
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
▷ "Lock after pulling away"
On driving off, the vehicle is locked auto‐
matically.
Vehicle acknowledgement signals
Via iDrive:
Setting the last seat, mirror and
steering wheel position
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "Flash for lock/unlock"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select a driver profile.
Unlocking is acknowledged by flashing twice,
locking by flashing once.
The setting can be made for the driver
profile marked with this symbol.
Automatic folding of the mirrors
Via iDrive:
4. "Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat
and exterior mirrors are adjusted to their last set
positions. After drive-ready state is switched on,
the steering wheel is moved to its last set posi‐
tion.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. "Fold mirrors in when locked"
The last position setting is independent of set‐
tings saved via the seat memory.
Automatic unlocking
Via iDrive:
Tailgate
1. "My Vehicle"
Depending on the equipment and national-mar‐
ket version, these settings may not be available.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Via iDrive:
4. "Unlock at end of journey"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
After drive-ready state has been switched off
by pressing the start/stop button, the locked
vehicle is automatically unlocked.
4.
Select the symbol.
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
1. "My Vehicle"
Tailgate is opened.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
Tailgate is opened and doors are un‐
locked.
4. Select the desired setting:
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Establishing rest state after
opening the front doors
Via iDrive:
Switching on/off
The alarm system is switched off or on as soon
as the vehicle is unlocked or locked with the ve‐
hicle key or using Comfort Access.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
Opening the doors when the
alarm system is switched on
4. "Switch off after door opening"
Rest state, see page 41.
The alarm system is triggered on opening a door
if the door has been unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
To stop the alarm, see page 91.
Alarm system
Opening the tailgate with the
alarm system switched on
General
The alarm system responds to the following
changes when the vehicle is locked:
The tailgate can be opened even with the alarm
system switched on.
▷ Opening of a door, the bonnet or the tailgate.
▷ Movements inside the vehicle.
On closing the tailgate, it is locked again and
monitored, as long as the doors are locked. The
hazard warning lights flash once.
▷ A change in the vehicle's incline, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away.
Indicator lamp on the rear-view
mirror
▷ An interruption in the power supply from the
battery.
▷ Improper use of the socket for on-board diag‐
nosis OBD.
▷ The vehicle is locked while a device is con‐
nected to the socket for on-board diagnosis
OBD. Socket for on-board diagnosis OBD,
see page 320.
The alarm system indicates these changes visu‐
ally and audibly:
▷ Indicator lamp flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Audible alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
▷ Indicator lamp flashes for approximately
10 seconds before it flashes every 2 sec‐
onds:
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning lights and, if
applicable, the headlights.
The interior movement detector and tilt alarm
sensor are not active because the doors,
bonnet or tailgate are not closed correctly.
Correctly closed access points are secured.
To safeguard the function of the alarm system,
do not modify the system.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Once the remaining open access points have
been closed, the interior movement detector
and tilt alarm sensor are switched on.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior movement detector
Within 10 seconds of locking the vehicle,
press the button on the vehicle key.
▷ The indicator lamp extinguishes after the ve‐
hicle has been unlocked:
The indicator lamp illuminates for approximately
2 seconds and then flashes again.
This means that the vehicle is not being tam‐
pered with.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector are switched off until the next time the
vehicle is locked.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking un‐
til drive-ready state is switched on, but for no
longer than approximately 5 minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Stopping the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
Tilt alarm sensor
The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and switch on drive-ready state using the
special ID feature of the vehicle key, see
page 74.
The alarm system responds, for example when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or tow the
vehicle away.
▷ With Comfort Access: fully grip the handle of
the driver's or front passenger door while car‐
rying the vehicle key.
Interior movement detector
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows and
glass sunroof must be closed.
Power window switches
Avoiding false warnings
General
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector may trigger an alarm without any unau‐
thorised activity taking place.
General
The windows can be opened and closed from
outside with the vehicle key.
With Comfort Access: The windows can be
closed from outside using Comfort Access.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In washing bays or car washes.
▷ In two-level garages.
For further information:
Vehicle key, see page 70.
Safety note
▷ When transporting the vehicle via motorail,
car ferry or trailer.
▷ When there are pets in the vehicle.
WARNING
▷ When the vehicle is locked after starting to
refuel.
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the windows are operated. There is a risk of in‐
jury or material damage. When opening and
closing, make sure that the area of movement
of the windows is kept clear.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement de‐
tector can be switched off for such situations.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling the switch again stops the
movement.
Overview
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
parts of the body from becoming trapped be‐
tween the door frame and window while a win‐
dow is being closed.
Power window switches
General
Safety switch
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing operation is
interrupted.
Operating requirements
The windows can be operated under the
following conditions.
Safety note
▷ In standby state.
WARNING
▷ In drive-ready state.
Accessories on the windows, for example aer‐
ials, can impair the anti-trap mechanism. There
is a risk of injury. Do not attach any accessories
within the area of movement of the windows.
▷ For a short while after rest state has been es‐
tablished.
The vehicle key must be in the vehicle interior.
Opening
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
If an external hazard or ice prevents you from
closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:
▷
Push the switch as far as the resistance
point.
The window opens for as long as the switch
is held.
▷
Push the switch past the resistance
point.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it in this position.
The window is opened automatically. Press‐
ing the switch again stops the movement.
The window is closed but with limited anti-
trap function. If the closing force exceeds a
certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐
ted.
Closing
▷
Pull the switch as far as the resistance
point.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approximately 4 seconds and
hold it in this position.
The window closes for as long as the switch
is held.
▷
Pull the switch past the resistance
point.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The window is closed with no anti-trap func‐
tion.
Overview
Safety switch
Principle
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil‐
dren from opening and closing the rear windows
by means of the switches in the rear, for exam‐
ple.
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity,
the safety function is automatically switched off.
Open/close the glass sunroof/sun
guard.
Switching on/off
Press the button.
The LED is illuminated when the safety
function is switched on.
Operating requirements
The glass sunroof and the sun guard can be op‐
erated under the following conditions.
▷ In standby state.
Electric glass sunroof
▷ In drive-ready state.
▷ For a short while after rest state has been es‐
tablished.
General
The glass sunroof and the sun guard are oper‐
ated using the same switch.
The vehicle key must be in the vehicle interior.
The glass sunroof can be opened and closed
from outside with the vehicle key.
Raising/closing the glass sunroof
With Comfort Access: The glass sunroof can be
closed from outside using Comfort Access.
Push the switch briefly up.
▷ The closed glass sunroof is
raised and the sun guard
opens slightly.
Safety note
▷ The opened glass sunroof
closes to the raised position.
The sun guard does not
move.
WARNING
Parts of the body may become trapped when
the glass sunroof is operated. There is a risk of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the area of movement of the glass sunroof
is kept clear.
▷ The raised glass sunroof is closed.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Pressing the switch again
stops the movement.
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun guard
separately
▷ Slide the switch forwards twice in quick suc‐
cession beyond the resistance point.
▷ Slide the switch backwards as
The glass sunroof and the sun guard close
together.
far as the resistance point and
hold.
Pressing the switch again stops the move‐
ment.
The sun guard continues to
open for as long as the switch
is pressed. The glass sunroof
is opened if the sun guard is
already fully open.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof as far as
this comfort position.
▷ Slide the switch forwards as far as the resist‐
ance point and hold.
The glass sunroof closes for as long as the
switch is held. If the glass sunroof is already
closed or is in the raised position, the sun
guard is closed.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
▷ Slide the switch backwards beyond the re‐
sistance point.
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
parts of the body from becoming trapped be‐
tween the roof frame and glass sunroof while the
glass sunroof is being closed.
The sun guard is opened automatically. The
glass sunroof is opened automatically if the
sun guard is already fully open.
Pressing the switch again stops the move‐
ment.
▷ Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐
ance point.
General
The glass sunroof is closed automatically. If
the glass sunroof is already closed or is in the
raised position, the sun guard is closed auto‐
matically.
If resistance or a blockage is detected while the
glass sunroof is being closed, the closing opera‐
tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the half-
open position or it is stopped when closing from
the raised position.
Pressing the switch again stops the move‐
ment.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism from an open position
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun guard together
If an external hazard or ice prevents you from
closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:
▷ Press the switch backwards
twice in quick succession be‐
yond the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and the sun
guard open together.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
▷ The vehicle does not move until initialisation
is complete.
▷ In drive-ready state.
▷ The outside temperature is above 5 ℃/41 ℉.
During initialisation, the glass sunroof closes with
no anti-trap mechanism.
1. Close all doors.
2. Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it in this position.
Ensure that the closing area is clear.
The glass sunroof is closed with limited anti-
trap function. If the closing force exceeds a
certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐
ted.
Initialising the system
Press the switch up and hold until
initialisation is complete.
3. Press the switch forwards once again beyond
the resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes with no anti-trap function. En‐
sure that the closing area is clear.
Initialisation begins within 15 seconds.
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens, then
closes again.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism from a raised position
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
If an external hazard or ice prevents you from
closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:
Initialisation is complete once the glass sunroof
and sun guard have opened then closed again.
1. Close all doors.
2. Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it in this position.
Initialising after a power failure
General
If a power failure occurs while the glass sunroof
is opening or closing, it may only have limited
functionality afterwards. In this case, initialising
the system can help.
The system can be initialised under the following
conditions:
▷ The vehicle is parked on level ground.
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