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Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
of 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 special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
WARNING
On some country variants, it is not possible to
unlock the vehicle from the inside if it has been
locked from the outside.
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 74.
▷ Pressing the start/stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
Various settings, see page 83, 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 80, for each
vehicle key is saved in the vehicle.
There is a risk of accidents 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 280.
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 danger
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▷ With anti-theft system: The anti-theft system
is switched off.
Overview
▷ The alarm system, see page 84, is switched
off.
The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
Press the button on the vehicle key
twice in direct succession to activate
comfort entry.
When a door is opened, the window is lowered
further to make it easier to get in. This function
needs to be activated in the settings, see
page 83.
1
2
3
Unlocking
To lock
Unlocking the boot lid
Comfort opening
Unlocking
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after unlocking.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, see page 83, the
following access points are unlocked:
The windows and the Glass Roof are opened for
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
▷ The driver's door and the fuel filler flap.
Press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
▷ All doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap.
The following functions are also carried out:
2. Press the
button on the vehicle key.
▷ Unlocking is acknowledged by the turn indi‐
cators. This function needs to be activated in
the settings, see page 83.
The following functions are carried out:
▷ All doors, boot lid and fuel filler flap are
locked.
▷ The settings saved in the driver profile, see
page 80, are applied.
▷ Locking is acknowledged by the turn indica‐
tors. This function needs to be activated in
the settings, see page 83.
▷ The driver's seat is set to the last seat posi‐
tion saved in the driver's profile. This function
needs to be activated in the settings, see
page 83.
▷ With anti-theft system: The anti-theft system
is switched on. This prevents the doors from
being unlocked using the locking buttons or
the door openers.
▷ The interior light, see page 149, is switched
on, unless it was switched off manually.
▷ The alarm system, see page 84, is switched
on.
▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, see
page 145, are switched on.
If vehicle horn sounds twice when locking, this
means engine or ignition is still switched on. In
this case, switch off the engine or the ignition us‐
ing the start/stop button.
▷ Exterior mirrors which were folded in via the
comfort closing feature are folded out.
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locking with the vehicle key. To adjust the set‐
tings, see page 83.
Comfort closing
Safety note
On some equipment versions, the doors are also
unlocked each time.
WARNING
Safety notes
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the comfort closing feature is operated. There
is a danger of injury. When the comfort closing
feature is operating, make sure that the area of
movement is kept clear.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the boot lid is operated. There is a danger of in‐
jury. When opening and closing, make sure that
the area of movement of the boot lid is kept
clear.
Closing
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after locking.
NOTE
The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards
when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. When opening and closing, make sure that
the area of movement of the boot lid is kept
clear.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
If the hazard warning lights are switched on, the
exterior mirrors are not folded in.
Opening
Switching on the interior light
and courtesy light
Press the button on the vehicle key for
approximately 1 second.
With the vehicle locked, press the button
on the vehicle key.
The boot lid is unlocked and can be swivelled
downwards.
This function is not available if the interior light
was switched off manually.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key, see page 77.
The lighting functions may depend on the ambi‐
ent brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
2. Place integrated key under the battery com‐
partment cover, arrow 1, and pry off the cover
Boot lid
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the boot.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment and the
national-market version, it is possible to select
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐
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with a lever motion of the integrated key, ar‐
row 2.
other qualified Service Partner or an authorised
workshop.
Malfunction
General
A Check Control message 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 74.
3. Use a pointed object to push the battery in
the direction of the arrow and lift it out.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐
erful signals.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metallic objects.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the im‐
mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.
4. Insert a new type CR 2450 battery with the
positive side facing upwards.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
5. Press the cover back into position.
▷ Interference with the radio transmission
caused by the charging of mobile devices, for
example a mobile phone.
6. Push the integrated key into the vehicle key
until it engages.
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.
▷ The vehicle key is located in the immediate
vicinity of the wireless charging dock.
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 76.
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.
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be blocked and replaced
by a Service Partner of the manufacturer or an‐
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Starting the engine via special ID
feature of the vehicle key
Integrated key
General
With the integrated key, the driver's door can be
unlocked and locked without the vehicle key.
Use the integrated key to operate the key switch
for front passenger airbags, see page 153.
Safety notes
The engine cannot be started if the vehicle key
has not been detected.
WARNING
On some country variants, it is not possible to
unlock the vehicle from the inside if it has been
locked from the outside.
If this happens, proceed as follows:
1. Hold the tip of the vehicle key against the
mark on the steering column. Pay attention to
the display in the instrument cluster.
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.
2. If the vehicle key is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
If the vehicle key is not detected, change the po‐
sition of the vehicle key slightly and repeat the
procedure.
NOTE
The door lock is firmly connected to the door.
The door handle can be moved. Pulling the
door handle when the integrated key is inserted
can damage 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.
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 Remote Services of the BMW Connec‐
ted app can be used to lock and unlock a ve‐
hicle.
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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Removing
Overview
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Central locking button.
Unlocking and locking
Press the button. To lock, the doors must be
closed.
Unlocking/locking using the door
lock
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷ Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti-
theft protection system.
Opening
▷
Press the button to unlock the doors
together and then pull the door opener above
the armrest.
Unlock or lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock.
▷ Pull twice on the door opener of the door be‐
ing opened: the first pull unlocks the door, the
second pull opens the door. The other doors
remain locked.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
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.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened after being unlocked via the door lock.
Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐
ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.
Central locking button
The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle
key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside
the vehicle.
General
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity,
the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard
warning lights and interior lights illuminate.
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proximately 1 second, without gripping the door
handle.
General
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
This corresponds to pressing the
the vehicle key.
button on
▷ Unlocking and locking of the vehicle.
▷ Comfort closing.
Comfort closing
Safety note
▷ Opening of the boot lid.
Operating requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
located outside the vehicle in the vicinity of
the doors.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the comfort closing feature is operated. There
is a danger of injury. When the comfort closing
feature is operating, make sure that the area of
movement is kept clear.
▷ The vehicle can only be unlocked and locked
again after approximately 2 seconds.
Unlocking
Closing
Completely grip handle of the driver or front pas‐
senger door.
This corresponds to pressing the
the vehicle key.
button on
With your finger, touch area on door handle of
the driver or front passenger door and keep your
finger there without gripping door handle.
Corresponds to pressing and holding the
button on the vehicle key.
To lock
In addition to locking, the windows and the Glass
Roof are closed and the exterior mirrors are fol‐
ded in.
Opening of the boot lid
General
If the boot lid is opened using Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
With your finger, touch the area on the door han‐
dle of the driver or front passenger door for ap‐
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To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the boot.
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Changing the battery, see page 74.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting pow‐
erful signals.
Safety notes
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key by metallic ob‐
jects.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the boot lid is operated. There is a danger of in‐
jury. When opening and closing, make sure that
the area of movement of the boot lid is kept
clear.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metallic objects.
▷ Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the im‐
mediate vicinity of the vehicle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
NOTE
The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards
when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. When opening and closing, make sure that
the area of movement of the boot lid is kept
clear.
Wet or snowy conditions may interfere with the
locking request recognition function on the door
handles.
If a fault occurs, unlock and lock the vehicle with
the buttons on the vehicle key or with the
integrated key, see page 76.
Opening
Boot lid
General
To prevent the vehicle key from being locked in,
do not place it in the boot.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment and the
national-market version, it is possible to select
whether the doors are also unlocked when un‐
locking with the vehicle key. To adjust the set‐
tings, see page 83.
Press the button on the boot lid.
This corresponds to pressing the
on the vehicle key.
button
On some equipment versions, the doors are also
unlocked each time.
The boot lid is unlocked and can be swivelled
downwards.
Malfunction
It may be difficult for the vehicle to detect the ve‐
hicle key in some conditions, including the
following:
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Closing
Safety notes
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the boot lid is operated. There is a danger of in‐
jury. When opening and closing, make sure that
the area of movement of the boot lid is kept
clear.
Pull the boot lid down using the handle recess.
NOTE
The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards
when opened. There is a risk of material dam‐
age. When opening and closing, make sure that
the area of movement of the boot lid is kept
clear.
Boot lid emergency release
Opening and closing
Opening from outside
Pull the handle in the boot.
This will unlock the boot lid.
Driver profiles
Principle
Individual settings for several drivers can be
saved in the driver profiles and called up again as
required.
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the vehicle key about your person.
Press the button on the boot lid.
General
Three profiles are provided, in which personal
vehicle settings can be saved. One of these
driver profiles is assigned to each vehicle key.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
for approximately 1 second.
If applicable, the doors are also unlocked. Un‐
locking with the vehicle key, see page 74.
When the vehicle is unlocked with a vehicle key,
the assigned driver profile is activated. All the
settings saved in the driver profile are applied au‐
tomatically.
The boot lid opens a little and can be tilted up‐
wards.
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If several drivers each use their own vehicle key,
▷ Navigation.
the vehicle will adapt to their personal settings
when it is unlocked. These settings are also re‐
stored if the vehicle is used in the intervening pe‐
riod by someone with a different vehicle key.
▷ Park Distance Control PDC.
▷ Rear-view camera.
▷ Driving Experience Control.
▷ Seat position, exterior mirror position, steer‐
ing wheel position if applicable.
Changes to settings are automatically saved to
the current driver profile.
The positions set via the seat memory and
the last position set are saved.
If a different driver profile is selected via iDrive,
the settings saved there are automatically ap‐
plied. The new driver profile is assigned to the
currently used vehicle key.
▷ Intelligent Safety.
A guest profile is also available which is not as‐
signed to any vehicle key. It can be used to per‐
form settings on the vehicle without changing
the personal driver profiles.
Profile management
Selecting a driver profile
Irrespective of which vehicle key is currently be‐
ing used, it is possible to call up a different driver
profile. This enables the personal vehicle settings
to be called up, even if the vehicle was not un‐
locked with the driver's own vehicle key.
Operating requirements
To ensure that the correct driver profile is ap‐
plied, the system must be able to match the de‐
tected vehicle key unambiguously to the driver.
Via iDrive:
This is ensured if the following conditions are
met:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select a driver profile.
4. "OK"
▷ The driver is only carrying their own vehicle
key.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.
▷ The settings saved in the selected driver pro‐
file are applied automatically.
▷ The driver enters the vehicle through the
driver's door.
▷ The selected driver profile is assigned to the
currently used vehicle key.
Settings
▷ If the driver profile has already been assigned
to another vehicle key, this driver profile then
applies to both vehicle keys.
Settings for the following systems and functions
are saved in the active profile. Which settings can
be saved depends on the country and equip‐
ment.
Using a guest profile
▷ Unlocking and locking.
▷ Lights.
With the guest profile, individual settings can be
performed that are not saved in any of the three
driver profiles.
▷ Air conditioning.
▷ Radio.
Via iDrive:
▷ Instrument cluster.
▷ Favourites buttons.
▷ Volumes, sound.
▷ Control Display.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
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The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the currently used vehicle key.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select a driver profile.
Renaming the driver profile
To avoid mixing up driver profiles, it is possible to
assign a personal name to the currently used
driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be exported.
Via iDrive:
4. "Export driver profile"
5. Select a medium for exporting the driver pro‐
file.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select a driver profile.
▷ "USB device"
If necessary, select the USB storage me‐
dium, see page 61.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be renamed.
▷ Online.
4. "Change driver profile name"
5. Enter a profile name.
Importing a driver profile
6.
Select the symbol.
The existing settings of the currently used driver
profile are overwritten by the settings of the im‐
ported driver profile.
Resetting the driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in use
are reset to factory settings.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Via iDrive:
2. "Driver profiles"
1. "My Vehicle"
3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select a driver profile.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be overwritten.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be reset.
4. "Import driver profile"
5. Select a medium for importing the driver pro‐
file.
4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
▷ USB storage medium: "USB device"
If necessary, select the USB storage me‐
dium.
Exporting a driver profile
Most of the settings of the currently used driver
profile can be exported.
▷ Online.
6. Select the driver profile to be imported.
Exporting can be useful for backing up and call‐
ing up personal settings, for example before tak‐
ing the vehicle into a workshop. Once backed up,
the driver profiles can be taken into a different
vehicle.
Displaying the driver profiles when
starting
The driver profiles can be shown every time the
vehicle is started so that the desired profile to be
selected.
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Via iDrive:
Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap
are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks the
entire vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
▷ "All doors"
3. "Show driver profiles at start"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
▷ "Comfort entry"
System limits
It is not always possible to match a vehicle key
unambiguously to a driver. This may be the case
in the following scenarios:
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Pressing the button on the vehicle key
twice in direct succession causes the win‐
dow to be lowered further when the door
is subsequently opened.
▷ The front passenger unlocks the vehicle with
their vehicle key, but another person is driv‐
ing.
Boot lid
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle using Comfort
Access and is carrying a number of vehicle
keys.
Depending on the equipment and the country
specifications, these settings may not be avail‐
able.
▷ If there is a change of driver without the vehi‐
cle being locked and unlocked.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4.
▷ If a number of vehicle keys are located in the
area outside of the vehicle.
Settings
The text next to the symbol indicates the cur‐
rent setting.
General
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
Various settings are possible for the vehicle key
functions depending on the equipment and the
national-market version.
This will unlock the boot lid.
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
Boot lid and doors are unlocked.
These settings are saved for the currently used
driver profile, see page 80.
Unlocking
Setting the last seat and mirror
position
Via iDrive:
Doors
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select a driver profile.
The setting can be made for the driver
profile marked with this symbol.
4.
"Driver's door" or
"All doors"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
4. "Last seat position automatic"
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When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat
and exterior mirrors are adjusted to their last set
positions.
▷ 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.
The last position setting is independent of the
positions saved via the seat memory.
▷ An interruption in the power supply from the
battery.
▷ Improper use of the socket for on-board diag‐
nosis.
Vehicle acknowledgement
signals
Via iDrive:
▷ 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 281.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
The alarm system indicates these changes visu‐
ally and audibly:
4. "Flash for lock/unlock"
▷ Audible alarm:
Unlocking is acknowledged by flashing twice,
locking by flashing once.
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
▷ Visual alarm:
Automatic locking
Via iDrive:
By flashing the exterior lights.
Switching on/off
1. "My Vehicle"
The alarm system is switched off and on at the
same time as the vehicle is unlocked and locked
with the vehicle key or Comfort Access.
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Relock automatically"
Opening the doors when the
alarm system is switched on
The alarm system is triggered on opening a door
if the door has been unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
The vehicle is automatically locked again
after a short while if no door is opened af‐
ter unlocking.
▷ "Lock after pulling away"
On driving off, the vehicle is locked auto‐
matically.
To stop the alarm, see page 85.
Opening the boot lid with the
alarm system switched on
The boot lid can be opened even with the alarm
system switched on.
Alarm system
General
The alarm system responds to the following
changes when the vehicle is locked:
On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and
monitored, as long as the doors are locked. The
hazard warning lights flash once.
▷ Unauthorised opening of a door, the bonnet
or the boot lid.
▷ Movement inside the vehicle.
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Indicator lamp on the rear-view
mirror
Avoiding false alarms
General
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector may trigger an alarm without any unau‐
thorised activity taking place.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In washing bays or car washes.
▷ In two-level garages.
▷ During transport via motorail, car ferry or
trailer.
▷ Indicator lamp flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ When there are pets in the vehicle.
▷ When the vehicle is locked after starting to
refuel.
▷ Indicator lamp flashes for approximately
10 seconds before it flashes every 2 sec‐
onds:
The tilt alarm sensor and interior protection can
be switched off for such situations.
The interior movement detector and tilt alarm
sensor are not active because doors, bonnet
or boot lid are not closed correctly. Correctly
closed access points are secured.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior movement detector
Within 10 seconds of locking the vehicle,
press the button on the vehicle key.
If the open access points are then closed, the
interior protection and tilt alarm sensor are
switched on.
The indicator lamp illuminates for approximately
2 seconds and then flashes again.
▷ The indicator lamp extinguishes after the ve‐
hicle has been unlocked:
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector are switched off until the next time the
vehicle is locked.
No attempt has been made to tamper with
the vehicle.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking un‐
til the ignition is switched on, but for no lon‐
ger than approximately 5 minutes:
Stopping the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
The alarm has been triggered.
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key
and switch on the ignition using the special ID
feature of the vehicle key, see page 75.
Tilt alarm sensor
The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
▷ With Comfort Access:
Fully grip the handle of the driver's or front
passenger door while carrying the vehicle
key.
The alarm system responds, for example when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when tow‐
ing away.
Interior movement detector
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows and
Glass Roof must be closed.
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Closing
Power window switches
Safety note
▷
▷
Pull the switch as far as the resistance
point.
The window closes for as long as the switch
is held.
WARNING
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the windows are operated. There is a danger of
injury or damage to property. When opening
and closing, make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the windows is kept clear.
Pull the switch past the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling the switch again stops the
movement.
Comfort closing with the vehicle key, see
page 74.
Overview
Closing using Comfort Access, see page 78.
After switching off the ignition
Windows can still be operated:
▷ For an extended period of time if radio-ready
state is switched on.
▷ For approximately 1 minute with the ignition
switched off.
Power window switches
Anti-trap mechanism
Principle
Opening
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.
▷
Push the switch as far as the resistance
point.
The window opens for as long as the switch
is held.
General
▷
Push the switch past the resistance
point.
If resistance or a blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing operation is
interrupted.
The window is opened automatically. Press‐
ing the switch again stops the movement.
The window is opened slightly.
Comfort opening with the vehicle key, see
page 73.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Safety note
Overview
WARNING
Accessories on the windows, for example aer‐
ials, can impair the anti-trap mechanism. There
is a danger of injury. Do not attach any acces‐
sories within the area of movement of the win‐
dows.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
Raising the Glass Roof
If an external hazard or ice prevents you from
closing the windows normally, proceed as fol‐
lows:
Push the switch briefly up.
▷ The closed Glass Roof is
raised.
▷ The opened Glass Roof
closes to the raised position.
The sun guard does not
move.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
The window is closed but with limited anti-
trap function. If the closing force exceeds a
certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐
ted.
Opening/closing the glass roof
and sun guard
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approximately 4 seconds and
hold it there.
▷ Push the switch in the desired
direction as far as the resist‐
ance point and hold it in this
position.
The window is closed with no anti-trap func‐
tion.
Both the glass roof and the
sun guard continue to open
for as long as the switch is
pressed.
Glass Roof, electrical
Safety note
The Glass Roof closes for as
long as the switch is held. The
sun guard can be closed man‐
ually.
WARNING
▷ Push the switch beyond the resistance point
in the desired direction.
Parts of the body may become trapped when
the Glass Roof is operated. There is a danger of
injury. When opening and closing, make sure
that the area of movement of the Glass Roof is
kept clear.
The glass roof and the sun guard are opened
automatically.
The Glass Roof is closed automatically. The
sun guard can be closed manually.
Pressing the switch up stops the movement.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Comfort opening with the vehicle key, see
page 73.
certain level, the closing operation is interrup‐
ted.
Comfort closing with the vehicle key, see
page 74.
Closing using Comfort Access, see page 77.
Comfort position
2. Press the switch forwards once again beyond
the resistance point and hold until the Glass
Roof closes with no anti-trap function. Ensure
that the closing area is clear.
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass roof is not fully
open. In these models, the automatic function in‐
itially only opens the glass roof as far as this
comfort position.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism from a raised position
Pressing the switch again opens the glass roof
fully.
In the event of danger from out‐
side, slide the switch forwards be‐
yond the resistance point and
hold it there.
After switching off the ignition
The Glass Roof can still be opened or closed for
approximately 1 minute after the ignition has
been switched off.
The Glass Roof is closed with no
anti-trap function.
Anti-trap mechanism
General
If resistance or a blockage is detected while the
Glass Roof is being closed, the closing operation
is interrupted once the roof reaches the half-
open position or it is stopped when closing from
the raised position.
Initialising after a power failure
General
If a power failure occurs while the Glass Roof is
opening or closing, it may only have limited func‐
tionality afterwards.
The system can be initialised under the following
conditions.
The Glass Roof is opened slightly.
▷ The vehicle is parked on level ground.
▷ The engine is running.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism from an open position
▷ The outside temperature is above 5 ℃/41 ℉.
In the event of danger from outside, proceed as
follows:
During initialisation, the Glass Roof closes with
no antitrap mechanism.
1. Slide the switch forwards beyond the resist‐
ance point and hold it in this position.
Ensure that the closing area is clear.
Initialising the system
The Glass Roof is closed with limited anti-
trap function. If the closing force exceeds a
Press the switch up and hold until
initialisation is complete.
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Opening and closing
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Initialisation begins within 15 seconds.
▷ If the Glass Roof is closed, it opens, then
closes again.
▷ If the Glass Roof is open, it first closes, then
opens and closes again.
Initialisation is complete once the Glass Roof has
opened then closed again.
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