QUICK REFERENCE -> Getting in for your BMW 2 Series 2014-2021
Getting in
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Getting in
The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Opening and closing
Buttons on the vehicle key
Central locking button
Overview
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Unlocking
To lock
Unlocking the boot lid
Central locking button.
Unlocking the vehicle
Unlocking and locking
Press the central locking button to lock or unlock
vehicle when doors are closed.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on the settings, only the driver's door
or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
▷ Locking does not activate the vehicle's anti-
theft protection system.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Comfort Access
Principle
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after unlocking.
This feature allows you to access the vehicle
without having to operate the vehicle key.
The windows and the Glass Roof are opened for
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Simply having the vehicle key with you, for exam‐
ple in your trouser pocket, is sufficient.
Locking the vehicle
The vehicle automatically recognises the vehicle
key when it is in the immediate vicinity or inside
the vehicle.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle entrances are locked.
Keep the button on the vehicle key
pressed after locking.
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Press the button on the vehicle key
for approximately 1 second.
Unlocking the vehicle
If applicable, the doors are also unlocked.
Displays and controls
Around the steering wheel
Completely grip handle of the driver or front pas‐
senger door.
Locking the vehicle
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Light switch element
High-beam headlights, flasher, indicator
Instrument cluster
Start/stop button
Wiper system
With your finger, touch the area on the door han‐
dle of the driver or front passenger door for ap‐
proximately 1 second, without gripping the door
handle.
Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster
Indicator and warning lamps can illuminate in a
variety of combinations and colours.
Unlocking the boot lid
When the engine starts or the ignition is
switched on, the functionality of some lights is
checked and they illuminate briefly.
▷ Unlock the vehicle and press the button on
the boot lid.
▷ If you are carrying the vehicle key, press the
button on the boot lid.
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Controller
Driver's door
General
The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and perform settings.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: to call up the main menu.
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Power window switches
Exterior mirror
Press twice: shows all menu items of
the main menu.
To call up the Communication menu.
Switch cluster
To call up the Media/Radio menu.
To call up the destination entry menu
of the navigation system.
To call up the navigation map.
Press once: to call up the previous
screen.
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Selector lever
Press and hold: to call up the recently
used menus.
Controller
Parking brake
To call up the Options menu.
Park assistance systems
Driving Experience Control
Voice control
iDrive
Saying voice commands
Activating the voice control system
Principle
iDrive brings together the functions of a number
of switches. These functions can be operated
using the Controller and, depending on the
equipment version, the touchscreen.
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Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the command.
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This symbol on the Control Display
shows that the voice control system is
active.
If no further spoken commands are possible,
switch to iDrive to operate the function.
Switching off the voice control system
Press the button on the steering wheel
or say ›Cancel‹.
Help with the voice control system
▷ To have information about the voice control
system read aloud: ›General information on
voice control‹.
▷ To have help on the current menu read
aloud: ›Help‹.
Note regarding emergency calls
The voice control system should not be used for
emergency calls. Under stress, a person's
speech and voice pitch can change. This could
unnecessarily delay connection of your call.
Instead, use the SOS button located near the
rear-view mirror.
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