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Opening and closing
The integrated key fits the following locks:
Keys/remote control
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Glove compartment, refer to page 123
Sports Wagon: floor panel flap in cargo bay,
refer to page 129
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Driver's door, refer to page 32
Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 33.
New remote controls
To obtain additional or replace lost keys, new
remote controls with an integrated key are
available at your BMW center.
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2
3
Remote control with integrated key
Spare key
Spare key
Adapter for spare key, in glove compart-
ment
Store the spare key in a safe place such as your
wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.
The spare key and integrated key fit the same
locks.
Remote control with integrated key
Each remote control contains a battery which is
charged in the ignition lock while driving. Drive a
longer distance with each remote control at
least twice a year to keep the battery charged.
For comfort access*, the remote control con-
tains a replaceable battery, refer to page 40.
Adapter for spare key
The adapter is required so that the vehicle can
be started with the spare key or radio readiness
can be switched on.
Depending on which remote control is detected
by the vehicle during unlocking, different set-
tings are activated and executed in the vehicle,
refer to Personal Profile, page 29.
Information on the required for maintenance is
also stored in the remote control, refer to Ser-
vice data in remote control, page 235.
Integrated key
Remove the adapter from the holder in the
glove compartment and slide the spare key into
the adapter before use.
Press button 1 to unlock the key.
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> High-beam assistant*, refer to page 110
Personal Profile
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PDC Park Distance Control*: optical warn-
ing, refer to page 90
The concept
You can set a number of functions of your BMW
individually according to your preferences.
Personal Profile ensures that most of these set-
tings are stored for the remote control currently
in use without you having to do anything. When
the vehicle is unlocked, the corresponding
remote control is detected and the settings
stored for it are called up and carried out.
Head-Up Display*: selection and bright-
ness of display, refer to page 102
BMW Night Vision*: display settings, refer
to page 105
Automatic climate control: AUTO program
and intensity, cooling function, and auto-
matic recirculated air control/recirculated
air mode, temperature, air distribution, tem-
perature in the upper body region, refer to
text starting on page 115
This means that you will always find your BMW
set to your own personal settings even if
another person with his/her own remote control
and settings has used the vehicle since the last
time you drove it. The individual settings are
stored for a maximum of four remote controls.
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Navigation system*: voice instructions for
destination guidance, refer to page 142
In addition, the following, most recently
selected settings are recalled during unlocking:
Personal Profile settings
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Programmable memory/direct selection
buttons: selecting stored functions, refer to
page 21
Details on the settings are provided on the
specified pages.
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Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,
and steering wheel*, refer to page 47
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Behavior of the central locking system
when unlocking vehicle, refer to page 30
Audio sources: volume and tone settings,
refer to page 169
Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 32
Radio:
Programming buttons* on steering wheel,
refer to page 54
> Display of stored stations, refer to
page 172
Displays on Control Display:
> Switching RDS Radio Data System on/
off*, refer to page 175
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 88
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Phone: volume setting, refer to
pages 200, 206
> Measuring units for consumption, route/
distances, temperature, and pressure,
refer to page 88
> 12h/24h clock format, refer to page 87
> Date format, refer to page 87
Central locking system
> Language on Control Display, refer to
The concept
page 88
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
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Lighting settings:
> Triple turn signal activation, refer to
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
page 67
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 108
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 109
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Doors
Luggage compartment lid or tailgate and
rear window
> Daytime running lamps*, refer to
page 109
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Fuel filler door
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4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
Operating from outside
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via the remote control
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.
via the door lock
with comfort access* via the door handles
At the same time, the anti-theft system is also
operated. It prevents the doors from being
unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-
dles. In addition, it the remote control is used,
the welcome lamps, the interior lamps and the
courtesy lamps* are switched on or off. The
alarm system is armed/disarmed at the same
time.
You can find more detailed information on the
alarm system on page 37.
6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
Operating from inside
Via the button for central locking, refer to
page 32. The fuel filler door is not locked.
7. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
8. Select a menu item:
> "All doors"
Pressing the
button once unlocks
the entire vehicle.
> "Driver's door only"
Pressing the
button once unlocks the
Opening and closing:
Using remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.<
driver's door and the fuel filler door.
Pressing the button twice unlocks the
entire vehicle.
Unlocking
Press the
button.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* of the
doors and the welcome lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is unlocked. The
setting is stored for the remote control currently
in use.
9. Press the controller.
Comfort opening
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
Press and hold the
button. The windows and
1. Press the
button.
the glass sunroof* open.
This opens the start menu.
Locking
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
Press the
button.
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Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
persons are inside, as unlocking from the
inside is not possible without special knowl-
edge.<
If pointed or sharp-edged objects could
strike the rear window while driving, be
sure to provide protection around all edges.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the
heating conductors of the rear window.<
Switching on interior lamps
Confirmation signals
With vehicle locked:
Press the
button.
You can activate or deactivate the confirmation
signals.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages etc.
1. Open the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
Panic mode*
You can trigger the alarm system in case of dan-
ger:
4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
Press the
button for at least 3 seconds.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.
Switching off alarm: press any button.
Sedan: opening luggage
compartment lid
6. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
Press the
button for approx. 1 second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-
less of whether it was previously locked or
unlocked.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure
that adequate clearance is available before
opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out,
never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A
previously locked luggage compartment lid is
also locked again after closing.<
7. Select the desired signal.
8. Press the controller.
The signal is activated.
Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate
Press the
button for approx. 1 second.
Malfunction
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. Should the remote control fail
to operate due to interference of this kind,
unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock
using a key.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back
and up. Make sure that adequate clear-
ance is available before opening.
To prevent accidentally locking yourself out,
never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A
previously locked tailgate is also locked again
after closing.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle
using the remote control, then the battery is
discharged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
refer to page 28.
When opening the tailgate, the roll-up cover is
raised.<
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For US owners only
Convenient operation
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
You also have the option of operating the win-
dows and the glass sunroof* from the driver's
door lock.
Turn and hold the key in the positions for
unlocking or locking.
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
LX8CAS2
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Compliance statement:
Manual operation
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
turn a key all the way to the right or left in the
door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.
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This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
Opening and closing: from
inside
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this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
Using door lock
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
persons are inside, as unlocking from the
inside is not possible without special knowl-
edge.<
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and
the luggage compartment lid or tailgate and
rear window with the front doors closed, but
does not activate the anti-theft system. The fuel
filler door remains unlocked.
Automatic locking
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
When unlocking
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
1. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler door.
4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
2. Turning the key a second time unlocks the
remaining doors and the luggage compart-
ment lid/tailgate.
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.
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6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
Doors
Automatic soft closing*
To close the doors, merely push them gently.
The closing process will then be carried out
automatically.
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise injuries may
result.<
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid/tailgate pivots back and up. Make
sure that adequate clearance is available before
opening.<
7. Select a menu item:
> "Relock door if not opened"
The central locking system locks again
after a short time if no door has been
opened.
> "Lock after driving"
The central locking system locks the
vehicle as soon as you start to drive.
Sedan
8. Press the controller.
The setting is selected.
Opening from inside
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Unlocking and opening
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Either unlock the doors together with the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the armrest
or
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pull on the door handle of each door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second
time opens it.
Press button 1 or button 2*: the luggage com-
partment lid opens unless it has been locked.
Opening from outside
Locking
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Use the central locking button to lock all of
the doors simultaneously, or
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press down the lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the
open driver's door cannot be locked using
the lock button.
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. Always take along the remote control
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can
then be opened from the outside.<
Press the button on the luggage compartment
lid or the
button on the remote control for
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approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid
opens.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull
down.
All keys, refer to page 28, fit the luggage-com-
partment lid lock.
Emergency release
Locking separately
Turn a key in the lock of the luggage compart-
ment lid to the right past a resistance point and
remove it in the horizontal position.
This locks the luggage compartment lid and
disconnects it from the central locking system.
If you then hand over the remote control without
the integrated key, refer to page 28, no access
is possible via the luggage compartment lid.
This is an advantage when using valet parking,
for example.
Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage
compartment lid is unlocked.
Unlocking again and opening manually
Sports Wagon: opening and closing
rear window
Turn the key toward the left up to the stop: the
luggage compartment lid opens.
Small items can be loaded and unloaded
quickly when the rear window is opened sepa-
rately.
If you use the lock to unlock the luggage
compartment lid while the alarm system
is armed, the alarm will be triggered. You should
therefore unlock the vehicle ahead of time. If the
alarm is inadvertently triggered: switch off the
alarm, refer to page 37.<
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the
luggage compartment lid is clear, other-
wise injuries may result.<
Press the button: the rear window opens some-
what. It can be swung upward.
Press the window closed to close.
When opening the rear window, the roll-
up cover is raised.<
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If pointed or sharp-edged objects could
strike the rear window while driving, be
sure to provide protection around all edges.
Failure to do so could result in damage to the
heating conductors of the rear window.<
Automatic roll-up cover*
When opening the rear window, the roll-up
cover is raised, and when the rear window is
closed, it is lowered.
When opening the tailgate, the roll-up
cover is raised. Before closing the tail-
gate, press down the roll-up cover until it
engages.<
Make sure that the closing area of the roll-
up cover is clear of obstructions, other-
wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be
damaged.<
Details on the roll-up cover are provided on
page 128.
Opening manually
In case of an electrical malfunction:
1. From the cargo bay, press out the cover 1
Sports Wagon: tailgate
Opening from inside
on the tailgate with a screwdriver.
2. Press the locking bar 2 in the direction of
the arrow.
Press button 1 or button 2*: the tailgate opens
unless it has been locked.
3. Open the tailgate and press in the cover
again.
Opening from outside
The tailgate is locked again as soon as it is
closed.
Closing
Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
Press the button on the tailgate or the
but-
ton on the remote control for approx. 1 second:
The tailgate opens somewhat. It can be swung
upward.
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Opening tailgate
The tailgate opens automatically when you:
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Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate when the vehicle is unlocked.
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
tailgate make it easier to pull down.
To close the tailgate, merely press it down gen-
tly. The closing process will then be carried out
automatically.
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Press button 1 or button 2*.
Sports Wagon: automatic tailgate
operation*
Adjusting opening height
You can adjust how far the tailgate is to open.
iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.
1. Press the
button.
This opens the start menu.
2. Press the controller to open the menu.
3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.
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Press the
for approx. 1 second.
button on the remote control
4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.
During opening, the tailgate pivots back
and up. Make sure that adequate clear-
ance is available before opening.<
5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.
Automatic roll-up cover
When the tailgate or rear window are opened,
the roll-up cover is raised, and when the tailgate
and rear window are closed, it is lowered.
6. Select "Tailgate" and press the controller.
Make sure that the closing area of the roll-
up cover is clear of obstructions, other-
wise the payload or the roll-up cover may be
damaged.<
Details on the roll-up cover are provided on
page 128.
7. Turn the controller. The adjustment is
applied; the field can be changed.
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Closing tailgate
Arming and disarming alarm system
Make sure that the closing path of the tail-
gate is clear, otherwise injuries may
result.<
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
The luggage compartment lid/tailgate can also
be opened with the system armed with the
button on the remote control, refer to page 33.
When the luggage compartment lid/tailgate is
closed, it is locked and monitored again.
Switching off alarm
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Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 30.
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Insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
The tailgate closes automatically when the but-
ton on the inside of the tailgate is pressed.
To interrupt the opening or closing process:
Indicator lamp displays
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Press the button on the inside of the tail-
gate.
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Press the button on the outside of the tail-
gate.
Closing is not canceled when you put the
vehicle into motion.<
Alarm system
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The indicator lamp under the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
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When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid/tailgate or rear window are
opened
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
doors, hood, luggage compartment lid/tail-
gate or rear window are not properly closed.
Even if you do not close the alerted area, the
system begins to monitor the remaining
areas, and the indicator lamp flashes con-
tinuously after approx. 10 seconds. How-
ever, the interior motion sensor is not acti-
vated.
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To movements in the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to page 38
To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the
vehicle
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To interruptions in battery voltage
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
your vehicle has not been disturbed while
you were away.
Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by
the alarm system:
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with an acoustic alarm
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted into the
ignition lock, however for a maximum of
approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been
disturbed while you were away.
by switching on the hazard warning flashers
by flashing the high beams
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Sports Wagon: opening rear window sepa-
rately
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm
system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted
wheel theft or towing.
Starting engine
Functional requirement
Interior motion sensor
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The vehicle or the luggage compartment
lid/tailgate can only be locked if the vehicle
detects that the remote control you are car-
rying is outside the vehicle.
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof*
must be completely closed.
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following
situations:
The engine can only be started if the vehicle
detects that the remote control is located in
the vehicle.
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In two-level garages
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
When transporting on car-carrying trains,
by sea or on a trailer
You can control the functions mentioned previ-
ously with the comfort access or by pressing
the buttons on the remote control. Therefore,
please familiarize yourself with the information
on opening and closing beginning on page 28
beforehand.
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When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the
again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
button on the remote control
The special features when using comfort
access are described in the following.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and
the interior motion sensor are switched off until
the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-
quently locked again.
Should a short delay occur when opening
or closing the windows or the glass sun-
roof, the system is checking whether a remote
control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat
opening or closing if necessary.<
Unlocking
Comfort access*
Comfort access allows you to access your vehi-
cle without having to hold the remote control in
your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote
control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The
vehicle automatically detects the associated
remote control in the immediate vicinity or in
the interior.
Comfort access supports the following func-
tions:
Grasp a door handle fully, refer to arrow 1, but
do not touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3 when
doing so. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
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Unlocking/locking vehicle
Comfort closing
Opening luggage compartment lid/tailgate
separately
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Locking
Switching on radio readiness
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On the driver's door, touch the highlighted
surface, arrow 2, with a finger for approx.
By pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch
on the radio readiness, refer to page 61.
1 second, but do not grasp the door handle.
When doing so, do not depress the brake
or clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will
start immediately.<
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On the remaining doors, touch the high-
lighted surface, arrow 3, with the back of
your hand for approx. 1 second, but do not
grasp the door handle.
Starting engine
This corresponds to pressing the
ton.
but-
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion if a remote control is located in the interior
of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the igni-
tion lock, refer to page 61.
Please make sure that the ignition and all
electronic systems/consumers are
switched off before locking to save the bat-
tery.<
If you take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a
warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message
appears on the Control Display. As long as no
remote control is detected, it is only possible to
restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds
after it is switched off.
Comfort closing
Hold a finger or the back of your hand against
the surface, arrow 2 or 3, but do not grasp the
door handle while doing so.
The windows and the glass sunroof* are
Switching off engine with automatic
and sport automatic transmission
closed.
Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Removing the
hand from the door handle stops the closing
process immediately.<
The engine can only be switched off in trans-
mission position P, refer to page 62.
To switch off the engine in transmission posi-
tion N, the remote control must be inserted in
the ignition lock.
Opening luggage compartment lid/
tailgate separately
Before driving into a car wash with
automatic and sport automatic
transmission
Press the button on the luggage compartment
lid/tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the
button.
1. Insert remote control into ignition lock.
If a remote control accidentally left in the
cargo bay is detected in the locked vehi-
cle after closing the luggage compartment lid/
tailgate or the rear window, the lid or rear win-
dow opens again. The hazard warning flashers
flash and a signal* sounds.<
2. Depress brake pedal.
3. Engage transmission position N.
4. Switch off the engine.
The vehicle can roll.
Sports Wagon: opening rear window
separately
Press the button on the rear window, refer to
page 34.
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Malfunction
Windows
The comfort access function may malfunction
due to local radio waves. Then open or close the
vehicle with the buttons on the remote control
or with a key. To start the engine following this,
insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in
your field of vision until they are shut.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for
example, operate the windows and injure them-
selves.<
When unlocking or locking/comfort closing do
not simultaneously grasp the door handle and
touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3. Otherwise, you
may limit the function.
Opening, closing
Replacing battery
If the battery of the remote control is dead, a
message will appear in the Control Display.
1. Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page 28.
2. Remove cover.
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Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open as long as
you keep the switch pressed.
Press switch beyond resistance point:
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
3. Lay in new battery with positive side facing
upward.
Separate switches for the rear windows are
located in the rear.
4. Press cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec-
For information on using the convenient opera-
tion at the door lock or with the remote control,
refer to page 30 or 32.
tion point or to your BMW center.<
For information on comfort closing with comfort
access, refer to page 39.
After switching off ignition
You can still operate the windows with the
remote control removed or the ignition
switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as
neither of the front doors has been opened.
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Always press the safety switch when chil-
dren ride in the rear, otherwise uncon-
trolled closing of the windows could lead to
injuries.<
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted
and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system,
inspect the window's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to
detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as
thin objects, and the window would continue
closing.
Do not install any accessories in the range of
movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch
protection system will be impaired.<
Glass sunroof*, electric
The glass sunroof is ready for operation with
the ignition switched on, refer to page 61.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the glass sunroof and keep it in
your field of vision until it is closed.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for
example, operate the roof and injure them-
selves.<
Closing without pinch protection
system
In case of danger from outside or if, for example,
ice on the window prevents normal closing, pro-
ceed as follows:
1. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point
and hold. The pinch protection system is
limited and the window opens slightly if the
closing force exceeds a certain value.
2. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point
and hold again within approx. 4 seconds.
The window closes without the pinch pro-
tection system.
Raising
Press the switch.
The closed glass sunroof is raised and the slid-
ing visor opens slightly.
Safety switch
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-
tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam-
aged.<
Opening, closing
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Slide the switch back to the resistance
point.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open
together for as long as you hold the switch
in this position.
With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear
windows from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-
dren, for example. The LED lights up when this
safety feature is activated.
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Briefly press the switch back beyond the
resistance point.
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open
automatically. Briefly pressing the switch
stops the motion.
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In a similar manner, the glass sunroof closes
when you slide the switch forward. The sliding
visor remains open and can be closed by hand.
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power loss, the sunroof may only
respond to the raise command. Then have the
system initialized. BMW recommends having
this work done by your BMW center.
For information on using the convenient opera-
tion at the door lock or with the remote control,
refer to page 30 or 32.
For information on comfort closing with comfort
access, refer to page 39.
Moving manually*
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
move the glass sunroof manually.
Opening and closing automatically
Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance
point.
1. Fold the cover panel down, if necessary
using a screwdriver from the onboard tool
kit, refer to page 237.
The following movements are also automatic:
>
Press the switch with the sunroof open: the
sunroof is raised all the way.
>
When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the
switch in the opening direction: the sunroof
is opened all the way.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Pinch protection system
If the glass sunroof encounters resistance when
closing from roughly the center of the roof
opening or when closing from the raised posi-
tion, the closing action is interrupted and the
glass sunroof reopens a short way.
2. Insert the Allen wrench supplied with the
onboard tool kit, refer to page 237, into the
opening provided. Move the glass sunroof
in the desired direction. The arrow below
indicates the rotation direction for closing.
Despite the pinch protection system,
inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to
detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as
very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-
tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection
system
In case of danger from outside, slide the switch
forward beyond the resistance point and hold.
The roof closes without the pinch protection
system.
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You can close the sliding visor in a similar man-
ner by sliding the switch forwards.
Sports Wagon:
Panorama glass sunroof
The panorama glass sunroof is ready for opera-
tion with the ignition switched on, refer to
page 61.
Panorama glass sunroof
With the sliding visor open, proceed as
described under Sliding visor.
To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the panorama glass sunroof and
keep it in your field of vision until it is closed.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for
example, operate the roof and injure them-
selves.<
For information on using the convenient opera-
tion at the door lock or with the remote control,
refer to page 30 or 32.
For information on comfort closing with comfort
access, refer to page 39.
Opening and closing sunroof and
sliding visor together
Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance
point twice consecutively.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion.
Comfort modes
>
>
Press the switch twice with the sunroof
open:
The sunroof is raised.
Raising
When the sunroof is raised, briefly press the
switch twice in the opening direction:
The sunroof is opened all the way.
Press the switch.
The closed sunroof is raised and the sliding
visor opens slightly.
Comfort position
Do not use force to close the sliding visor
with the glass sunroof in its raised posi-
tion, otherwise the mechanism will be dam-
aged.<
The sunroof is not completely open in the com-
fort position. This reduces the wind noises in
the interior.
Each time the panorama glass sunroof is com-
pletely opened or closed, it stops in the comfort
position. If desired, continue the motion follow-
ing this with the switch.
Opening, closing
Sliding visor
You can move the sliding visor independently
with the sunroof closed or raised.
Pinch protection system
>
Slide the switch back to the resistance
point.
The sliding visor opens as long as you keep
the switch in this position.
If the panorama glass sunroof or sliding visor
encounter resistance when closing from
roughly one third of the sunroof opening or
when closing from the raised position, the clos-
ing action is interrupted and the panorama
glass sunroof and sliding visor reopen a little.
>
Briefly press the switch back beyond the
resistance point.
The sliding visor will open automatically.
Briefly pressing the switch stops the
motion.
Despite the pinch protection system,
inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to
closing it, as the safety system might fail to
detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as
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very thin objects, and the sunroof would con-
tinue closing.<
Closing without pinch protection
system
In case of danger from outside, slide the switch
forward beyond the resistance point and hold.
The roof closes without the pinch protection
system.
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power loss, the sunroof may only
respond to the raise command. Then have the
system initialized. BMW recommends having
this work done by your BMW center.
Moving manually*
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
move the sunroof manually.
1. Fold back the cover, using the screwdriver
from the toolkit at the points indicated if
necessary, refer to page 237.
2. Remove the Allen key from the mounting
next to the toolkit and insert it in the open-
ing provided. Move the sunroof in the
desired direction. The arrow below indi-
cates the rotation direction for closing.
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