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diately seek medical help if there is any sus-
picion that a battery or button cell battery has
been swallowed or is located in any part of
the body.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Overview
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Vehicle key
General information
Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of
delivery, each containing an integrated key.
Buttons on the vehicle key.
Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-
tery.
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Meaning
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings are possible
for the button functions.
Unlock.
A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-
tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.
Lock.
Pre-conditioning, refer to page 288.
To provide information on maintenance rec-
ommendations, the service data is stored in
the vehicle key.
Open the cargo area.
To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle
key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting
the vehicle.
Panic mode.
Pathway lighting, refer to page 169.
Safety information
Additional vehicle keys
Additional vehicle keys are available from an
authorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Warning
The vehicle key has a button cell battery.
Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-
lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries
within two hours, for example due to internal
burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of
injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key
and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-
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3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-
Loss of vehicle keys
A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-
placed by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
ing.
If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID
or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle
key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can
then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-
file.
Replacing the battery
4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-
tive side facing down.
NOTICE
5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle
key.
Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-
vice can damage the device. There is a risk
of property damage. Always replace the dis-
charged battery with a battery with the same
voltage, the same size and the same specifi-
cation.
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.
Have old batteries disposed of by an
authorized service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop,
or take them to a collection point.
Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It
is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-
teries together with household waste.
2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-
cle key to the side.
Integrated key
General information
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked man-
ually using the integrated key.
Depending on the national-market version, the
integrated key will fit in the glove compart-
ment.
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Safety information
Unlocking the vehicle manually
1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-
ward with one hand.
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key
by turning it counterclockwise.
Removing the integrated key
1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and
push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-
move it from the side.
3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the
door handle.
4. Open the driver's door.
5. Press the central locking button to unlock
the other doors.
2. Slide out the integrated key at the open
side of the vehicle key.
With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door
opener of the other doors from the inside.
Locking the vehicle manually
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close all doors.
3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle
key.
2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's
side and close the front passenger door.
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3. Press the central locking button to unlock
all doors.
3. Lock the door lock using the integrated key,
turning it clockwise. Turn the key approx.
50°, beyond the resistance point, to the
stop.
4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger
door.
5. With the integrated key, close and lock the
front passenger door using the side door
lock.
4. Pull out the vehicle key and release the
door handle.
5. Close the driver's door.
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are
locked. If necessary, repeat the process.
If vehicle is de-energized:
Alarm system
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-
tem will be triggered when the door is opened.
1. With the integrated key, close and lock all
doors, except the driver's door, using the
side door lock.
In this case, use the vehicle key emergency
detection to switch off the alarm.
If the doors are manually locked from the in-
side, the alarm system is not activated.
Emergency detection of the vehicle
key
2. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-
ward with one hand.
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the vehicle key has not been detected.
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Proceed as follows in this case:
tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready
state.
1. To turn on drive-ready state via emergency
detection of the vehicle key, hold the back
of the vehicle key to the marking on the
steering column. Pay attention to the dis-
play in the instrument cluster.
Access to vehicle interior
Safety information
Warning
2.
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If the vehicle key is detected:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-
onds.
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in.
In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened
from the outside. There is a risk of injury.
Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-
hicle can be opened from the outside.
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If the vehicle key is not detected:
Slightly change the position of the vehi-
cle key and repeat the procedure.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed where
applicable.
Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Warning
For some national-market versions, unlock-
ing from the inside is only possible with par-
ticular knowledge.
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The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
Fault of the radio link from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
If persons or animals spend a lengthy time
in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-
treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury
or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from
the outside when there are people or animals
in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals
alone in the vehicle.
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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal
objects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together
with metal objects.
Fault of the radio link from mobile phones
or other electronic devices in direct proxim-
ity to the vehicle key.
Warning
Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-
imity to other electronic devices.
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for example, due to
the following actions:
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Fault of radio transmission by a charging
process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
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Establishing standby.
The vehicle key is located in direct proximity
of the wireless charging tray.
Releasing the parking brake.
Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
Place the vehicle key in a different location.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-
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Engaging selector lever position N.
Using vehicle equipment.
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There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-
erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-
hicle key with you when exiting and lock the
vehicle.
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The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed
with a light signal or a sound signal.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-
rior mirrors can be folded in automatically
when locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers
are switched on.
Actions during unlocking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-
cle:
The following functions are executed:
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All doors, the cargo area, and the fuel filler
flap are locked.
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Anti-theft protection is switched on. This
prevents the doors from being unlocked us-
ing the lock buttons or the door openers.
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Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle
will be unlocked.
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The alarm system is switched on.
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The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-
firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
If the drive-ready state is still turned on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk
twice. In this case, drive-ready state must be
turned off using the Start/Stop button.
The welcome light can be turned on when
the vehicle is being unlocked.
In addition, the following functions are exe-
cuted:
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
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If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned
to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver
profile will be activated.
With the vehicle key
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The interior lights are switched on, unless
they were manually switched off.
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in
exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in using
the button inside the vehicle, they will not
fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have
been unlocked due to the settings in place,
press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
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Anti-theft protection is switched off.
The alarm system is switched off.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
Additional information:
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Settings, refer to page 92.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
Welcome lights, refer to page 169.
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.
2.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Actions during locking
Depending on the settings, the following func-
tions are performed when locking the vehicle:
All vehicle access points are locked.
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Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
On the door handle
Principle
2. Touch the grooved surface on the door
handle of a closed front door with your fin-
ger for approx. 1 second without reaching
into the recessed grip.
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on national-market version, the ve-
hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the
door handle using a compatible smartphone
and digital key.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Malfunction
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the door handles.
Functional requirements
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key
or use the integrated key.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to unlock and lock using the digital
key.
Touchless unlocking/locking of the
vehicle
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To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
After locking, approx. 2 seconds must
elapse before unlocking is possible.
Principle
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.
Unlock vehicle
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking
zone.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side and rear
of the vehicle.
Reach into the recessed grip of a front door.
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The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
will only be available after the vehicle has
been driven.
The locking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear of
the vehicle.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
Depending on the national-market version,
touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-
ble for compatible smartphones with a digital
key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to
do so.
With the Key Card
Principle
The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-
tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used
to unlock and lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking
zone for an extended period of time without
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-
cally.
Additional information:
Key Card, refer to page 87.
If someone is detected on a seat while locking
the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
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The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
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The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Actions during unlocking
If the settings specify that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,
note the following:
The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only
unlock when the driver is within the driver's
door unlocking zone.
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-
ter of the driver's door handle.
Settings, refer to page 92.
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,
make sure that all doors and the cargo area
are closed.
Functional requirements
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
procedure.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the digital key.
With the BMW Digital Key
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Automatic unlocking and locking must be
activated in the settings.
Principle
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The drive-ready state must be turned off.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, a digital key can be installed
If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, contactless unlocking/locking
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on a compatible smartphone and used to un-
lock and lock the vehicle.
Access to the cargo area
Additional information:
General information
It may not be possible to open the cargo area
when the vehicle is in valet parking mode.
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Additional information:
Valet parking mode, refer to page 92.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the trunk lid. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the trunk lid is
clear while opening and closing.
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at
the center of the driver's door handle. The po-
sition of the near field communication antenna
depends on the smartphone model.
Warning
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the cargo area
are closed.
While opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. There is a risk of injury and risk of prop-
erty damage. Make sure that the travel path
of the trunk lid is clear while opening and
closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
With the vehicle key
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The app’s remote services offer the option
to lock and unlock a vehicle.
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, the following settings can be
changed:
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Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
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Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle
key also unlocks the doors.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
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Before unlocking the cargo area with the
vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.
Functional requirements
Selector lever position P must be engaged to
open the cargo area with the vehicle key.
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You must enable the setting for opening with
the vehicle key.
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Unlock the vehicle and then press the but-
ton on the cargo area.
Additional information:
With Comfort Access: carry the vehicle key
with you and press the button on the cargo
area.
Settings, refer to page 92.
Locked doors are not unlocked.
Opening the cargo area
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key for approx. 1 second.
Closing the cargo area manually
Pull down the cargo area using the recessed
grips.
On the cargo area
Depending on the equipment: press
the button on the cargo area.
General information
With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be
accessed without activating the vehicle key.
The vehicle is locked after closing the
cargo area. To do so, the driver's door must be
closed and the vehicle key must be outside of
the vehicle near the cargo area.
The key is automatically detected near the ve-
hicle.
Depending on the national-market version,
compatible smartphones with a digital key are
also detected automatically. In this case, the
cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.
Closing the cargo area automatically
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Functional prerequisites
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Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to detect the digital key.
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Press the button on the trunk.
Press the button on the trunk.
Opening the cargo area
The vehicle is locked after closing
the cargo area. To do so, the driv-
er's door must be closed and the vehicle
key must be outside of the vehicle near the
cargo area.
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Pull the trunk lid down slightly. The trunk lid
closes automatically.
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If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-
ment.
Inside the vehicle
Functional requirements
The vehicle key or digital key must be located
within the vehicle in order to close the cargo
area using the button inside the vehicle.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
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By pressing the button on the inside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the
cargo area again.
Opening the trunk
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing it again opens the cargo area
again.
Press the button in the driver's door.
By releasing the button in the driver's door.
Pulling again and holding continues the
closing motion.
Closing the cargo area
Depending on the equipment:
Pull and hold the button in the driver's
door.
Opening and closing the cargo area
contactlessly
An acoustic signal sounds before the trunk is
closed.
Principle
You can open the cargo area contactlessly
when carrying the vehicle key on your person.
With automatic tailgate activation, the cargo
area can also be closed contactlessly.
Interruption of the opening
procedure
The opening procedure is interrupted in the
following situations:
Sensors detect specific foot movements near
the center of the rear area, and the cargo area
opens or closes.
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When the vehicle starts moving.
By pressing the button on the outside of
the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
General information
Function availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
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By pressing the button on the inside of the
cargo area. Pressing it again closes the
cargo area again.
If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the
cargo area may open or close inadvertently if
you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot
movement is detected.
By pressing the button on the vehicle key.
Pressing the button again continues the
opening process.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.
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By pressing or pulling the button in the
driver's door. Pressing again continues the
opening procedure.
If contactless opening is used for the cargo
area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.
Additional information:
Interruption of the closing procedure
The closing procedure is interrupted in the fol-
lowing situations:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
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ately. During these movements, the leg
must pass through the range of the sensor.
Safety information
Warning
With hands-free opening of the cargo area,
there may be unintentional contact with vehi-
cle parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is
a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make
sure you have a firm stance and do not touch
the vehicle.
Functional requirements
Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-
ing system flashes.
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To close the cargo area contactlessly, the
automatic tailgate must be installed.
Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-
cedure. The subsequent foot movement will
close the cargo area again.
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Selector lever position P must be engaged.
Contactless opening and closing of the
cargo area must be activated in the set-
tings.
Closing the cargo area
Perform the foot movement for opening the
cargo area.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to open and close the cargo area
contactlessly using the digital key.
The hazard warning system flashes and an
acoustic signal sounds.
Depending on vehicle equipment:
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open
the cargo area again.
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The trailer power socket must be unoccu-
pied.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 92.
System limits
The detection of the foot movement may be
limited due to the following external conditions:
Opening the cargo area
1. To open the cargo area hands-free, walk
behind the vehicle and hold the vehicle key
in the middle at approx. arm’s length.
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Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.
If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by
stickers.
2. Move your foot under the vehicle in the
driving direction and pull it back immedi-
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After improper paint work on the vehicle in
the area of the sensors.
Movement in range of the sensors may cause
the cargo area to open or close unintentionally,
e.g., when objects are lifted quickly in the vehi-
cle rear or due to the moving brushes in a car
wash. To prevent such unintended opening of
the cargo area in such cases, keep the vehicle
key at a sufficient distance from the rear of the
vehicle.
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Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.
Safety information
NOTICE
If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the
wireless charging tray at the same time, the
Key Card could become damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Emergency cargo area release
Activating/deactivating Key Card in
the vehicle
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The cargo area is unlocked.
General information
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the
vehicle key.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-
ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
Functional requirement
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
activate and deactivate the Key Card.
To close it completely, push the trunk lid down
lightly. Closing occurs automatically.
Activating Key Card
Key Card
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The
digital key must be activated via iDrive.
1. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-
phone tray.
2. Follow instructions on the control display.
Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key
Card or take the Key Card with you because
the active Key Card can be used to start the
vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you to
a service appointment.
Deactivating Key Card
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
General information
BMW Digital Key availability and functionality
depend on vehicle equipment and national-
market version.
5. "Key Card"
6. "Deactivate Key Card"
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-
ible smartphone or other compatible mobile
devices.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, this function must be offered by
the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW
app can be used to check if the smartphone
and vehicle are compatible and which func-
tions are supported.
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with
the activated Key Card.
Additional information:
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.
A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual
settings can be assigned to a digital key.
Turning on the drive-ready state
When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is
helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the
vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be
given to another person, they can be given the
Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,
the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.
Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-
ice appointment.
Additional information:
1. Place activated Key Card in the center of
the smartphone tray.
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BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.
Key Card, refer to page 87.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key
Card can be removed from the tray.
Functional requirements
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The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
Malfunction
The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key
Card if there are objects between the smart-
phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or
smartphone case.
The vehicle is linked with the Connected-
Drive account of the vehicle owner.
The rechargeable battery of the smart-
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable
battery depends on the smartphone.
BMW Digital Key
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the digital key.
Principle
BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and
start your vehicle using a digital key.
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Authentication
Enabling the main digital key
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone
model, an authentication may be required for
security and safety reasons.
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a
main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle
owner must prove his authorization for the ve-
hicle for this purpose.
An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key
or another method may be used for authenti-
cation. Follow the corresponding instructions
on the smartphone or the control display.
Proof of authorization can be started via the
My BMW App or using the activation code in
the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,
the Wallet app.
Deleting digital keys
Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-
cle to be enabled.
General information
Deleted digital keys will be removed from the
list of enabled digital keys.
Follow the activation instructions in the Digital
Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-
play.
Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.
Sharing digital keys
Deleting the main digital key
The main digital key can be deleted from the
smartphone or via iDrive.
General information
Digital Key allows the sharing of digital keys
with other people. This option is available via
the smartphone that is enabled as main digital
key. This function must be supported by the
smartphone.
The deletion of the main digital key is com-
pleted immediately.
Deleting a shared key
Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-
phone with the master Digital Key, using the
smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,
or via iDrive.
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
The deletion via the smartphone using the
main digital key will not be performed until the
vehicle is used with a key other than the key to
be deleted.
As soon as a digital key is shared with another
person, the person will receive an invitation.
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.
If the smartphone associated with a shared
key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it
will be deleted immediately.
Limiting the range of functions
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the
digital key is passed on to a novice driver, the
switch-off for driving stability control systems
can be disabled and the engine power can
be reduced. For more information, refer to the
ConnectedDrive Portal and My BMW app.
Deletion via iDrive
To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be
an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the
master Digital Key must be in the smartphone
tray.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
Turning on the drive-ready state
Using the smartphone tray
5. If necessary, select the digital key.
6. Delete the Digital Key.
Resetting the function
To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-
thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-
hicle.
When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,
all digital keys including the main digital key
will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is
retained and deactivated.
1. Place smartphone in the center of the
smartphone tray.
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be
unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on
drive-ready state.
The main digital key must be enabled again to
be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
1.
Apps menu
Inside the vehicle
2. "Vehicle"
With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending
on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-
tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.
Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-
ready state.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Digital Key"
5. "Reset function"
Unlocking and locking the vehicle
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-
lows:
Sale of the smartphone
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior
to selling the smartphone. This ensures that
the smartphone can no longer be used for the
vehicle.
▷
▷
Using the door handle.
With Comfort Access: depending on the na-
tional-market version, the vehicle can be
locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-
tion.
Changing smartphones
To use a new smartphone as a master Digital
Key, activate the new smartphone according to
the instructions for the master Digital Key. The
previous master key is deleted when the new
smartphone is activated.
BMW Digital Key availability and function-
ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-
tional-market version.
Additional information:
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 79.
Sale of the vehicle
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital
Key function or remove the vehicle from the
ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle
owner.
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When the vehicle is removed from the Con-
Overview
nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-
hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key
is retained and deactivated.
System limits
With a digital key, the alarm system's interior
motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can only
be deactivated using the control display.
Additional information:
Alarm system, refer to page 94.
The central locking buttons are located on the
front door.
Malfunction
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-
function under the following circumstances:
Lock.
Unlock.
▷
▷
▷
▷
The smartphone is shielded from the sen-
sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover
that is not suitable.
Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card
are located between the smartphone and
the smartphone cover.
Locking the vehicle
Press the button in the driver's door
or front passengers door with the front
doors closed.
Fault of the connection from transmission
towers or other equipment with high trans-
mitting power.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Shielding of the smartphone due to build-
ings or metal objects.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
Unlocking the vehicle
Buttons for the central
locking system
Press the button in the driver's door or
front passenger’s door.
General information
The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-
ing off.
Opening the door
▷
Press the button to unlock all the
doors.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle
is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights are illuminated.
Pull the door opener above the arm-
rest.
▷
▷
Front doors: pull the door opener on the
door to open the door. The other doors re-
main locked.
Back doors: pull twice on the door opener
on the door to be opened; the first time
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unlocks the door, the second time opens it.
The other doors remain locked.
3. "System settings"
4. "Valet parking mode"
5. "Lock tailgate"
The cargo area is locked and disconnected
from the central locking system.
Valet parking mode
6. If necessary, "PIN"
Principle
If the active BMW ID does not have an as-
signed PIN, this PIN must be set now. The
PIN is needed to deactivate the valet park-
ing mode.
In the valet parking mode, the control display is
disabled.
E.g., this mode can be used when the vehicle
is handed over for valet parking.
7. If necessary, enter the PIN.
8. "Activate valet parking mode"
General information
Depending on the national-market version, the
valet parking mode may not be available.
Deactivating valet parking mode
1. Select the desired BMW ID on the lock
screen.
Valet Parking mode has the following restric-
tions:
2.
▷
Enter the assigned PIN for the BMW ID.
▷
Vehicle settings cannot be changed via
iDrive.
If you have forgotten the PIN: enter the
access data for the BMW ID.
▷
Settings stored to a BMW ID or guest pro-
file cannot be changed.
▷
If the selected BMW ID does not have
an assigned PIN: enter the access data
for the BMW ID.
▷
▷
Personal data cannot be displayed.
The audio system is muted, with the possi-
ble volume of the audio system being lim-
ited.
Settings
▷
▷
▷
The integrated Universal Remote Control is
deactivated.
General information
Depending on the equipment and national-
market version, various settings for opening
and closing are possible.
Dynamic Stability Control cannot be turned
off.
The availability of certain settings of the
driving modes is limited.
Additional information:
Unlocking and locking
BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 70.
Doors
1.
Functional requirement
Apps menu
The driver has registered in the vehicle with a
BMW ID.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Activating the valet parking mode
5. "Unlock"
1.
Apps menu
6. Select the desired setting:
2. "Vehicle"
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▷
"Driver's door only"
3. "Doors and windows"
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un-
locks the entire vehicle.
4. "Lock/unlock"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
▷
"Flash when unlocking"
"All doors"
Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.
"Flash when locking"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Locking is confirmed by one flash.
With alarm system:
Touchless unlocking/locking
1.
Apps menu
"Sound on lock/unlock"
2. "Vehicle"
Unlocking is confirmed with two sound
signals, locking is confirmed with one
sound signal.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Comfort access"
5. Select the desired setting.
Folding mirrors in automatically
Automatic unlocking
1.
Apps menu
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
5. "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷
▷
"Unlock doors at end of trip"
"Unlock doors when in P"
Cargo area
Cargo area and doors
If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically
when drive-ready state is turned off or selector
lever position P is engaged.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
Automatic locking
1.
Apps menu
5. Select the desired setting:
2. "Vehicle"
▷
"Tailgate"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Lock/unlock"
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened.
5. "Lock after a short time"
▷
"Tailgate and door(s)"
The vehicle locks automatically after a short
period of time if no door is opened after un-
locking.
Depending on the equipment, the cargo
area will be unlocked or opened and the
doors are unlocked.
▷
"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is
already unlocked"
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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The vehicle must be unlocked before
the cargo area can be operated with the
vehicle key.
▷
Opening a door, the hood, or the cargo
area.
▷
▷
Movements in the vehicle interior.
▷
"Lock tailgate button"
Changes in the vehicle inclination such as
during attempts at stealing a wheel or
when towing the vehicle.
Operating the cargo area with the vehi-
cle key is disabled.
▷
▷
Disconnected battery voltage.
Opening/closing the cargo area
contactlessly
Improper use of the socket for OBD on-
board diagnostics.
1.
Apps menu
▷
Locking the vehicle while a device is con-
nected to the diagnostic socket.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Tailgate"
The alarm system signals these changes visu-
ally and acoustically:
▷
Acoustic alarm:
5. Select the desired setting.
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
Closing the sun protection
automatically
▷
Optical alarm:
Vehicles with fixed glass sunroof:
By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where required.
It is possible to configure whether the roller
sunblind closes automatically when the vehicle
is locked.
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
1.
Apps menu
Turning the alarm system on/off
The alarm system is turned on as soon as the
vehicle is locked from the outside.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Close roof blind automatically"
5. Select the desired setting.
The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-
cle is locked manually from the inside.
The alarm system is switched off as soon as
the vehicle is unlocked.
Alarm system
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Principle
The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic
signal when someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
Opening the cargo area with the
alarm system switched on
The cargo area can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
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After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will
be locked and monitored again. The hazard
warning system flashes once during closing.
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
▷
The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
▷
Briefly press the button on the vehi-
cle key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Interior motion sensor
The vehicle interior is monitored.
Indicator light on the interior mirror
The alarm system triggers when movement is
detected inside the vehicle.
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-
thorized action occurred.
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
The indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.
In duplex garages.
During transport on trains carrying vehicles,
at sea or on a trailer.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
▷
▷
With animals in the vehicle.
When the vehicle is locked after start of re-
fueling.
When the remaining open access points
are closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion
sensor can be switched off in such situations.
▷
▷
The indicator light flashes even though all
access points have been closed:
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Alarm system error.
▷
Press the button on the vehicle key
within 30 seconds as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
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The indicator light illuminates for approx.
2 seconds and then continues to flash.
With the vehicle key
▷
After turning off the standby state, an
option to turn off the interior motion sensor
and the tilt alarm sensor will be displayed
on the control display.
Opening windows
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-
sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
The windows open for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
Closing the windows
Ending the alarm
Unlock the vehicle.
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key after lock-
ing.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated
key, the drive-ready state must subsequently
be turned on via the emergency detection of
the vehicle key.
The windows close for as long as the button
on the vehicle key is pressed.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Window
General information
When a window is frequently opened to the
same position, this task can be performed by
the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. This is
useful if you frequently use the same parking
garage, for example.
On the door handle
Principle
The windows can be closed using the door
handle without operating the vehicle key.
Additional information:
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, refer to
page 55.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Safety information
Depending on national-market version, the
windows can also be closed via the door han-
dle using a compatible smartphone and digital
key.
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-
jury and risk of property damage. Make sure
that the travel path of the windows is clear
while opening and closing.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
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Functional prerequisites
Functional requirements
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance
in your pants pocket.
▷
Standby state is switched on.
▷
Drive-ready state is switched on.
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the window(s) using the dig-
ital key.
The vehicle key or digital key must be inside
the vehicle.
Opening windows
Closing the windows
▷
Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch
is being held.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Closing the windows
Touch the grooved surface on the door handle
of a closed front door with your finger and hold
it there without grasping the recessed grip.
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch
is being held.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.
▷
Pull the switch beyond the resist-
ance point.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
The window closes automatically.
Pulling again stops the motion.
Anti-trap mechanism
Inside the vehicle
Principle
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
body parts becoming jammed between the
door frame and window while a window is be-
ing closed.
Overview
General information
If resistance or blockage is detected while a
window is being closed, the closing will be in-
terrupted.
Power windows
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Safety information
NOTICE
When operating the roller sunblind, objects
stored on the rear shelf may damage the
roller sunblind. There is a risk of property
damage. Make sure that the area of move-
ment of the roller sunblind is clear during the
operation.
Warning
Accessories on the windows such as anten-
nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There
is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in
the area of movement of the windows.
Closing without the anti-trap
mechanism
Overview
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
1. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point and hold it there.
The window closes with limited anti-trap
mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a
specific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Rear window roller blind button.
2. Pull the
switch past the resistance
point again within approx. 4 seconds and
hold it there.
Operating the side roller blinds
Pull out the side roller sunblind using the loop
and hook it onto the holder.
The window closes without the anti-trap
mechanism.
Operating the rear roller blind
Window roller sunblinds
Safety information
Warning
On the driver’s door
Press the button on the driver's door to
open the rear roller blind if closed or to
close the rear roller blind if open.
If the button is pressed again while moving,
the rear roller blind moves in the opposite di-
rection.
With closed roller sunblinds and open win-
dows, the roller sunblinds may be strained
while driving due to the air stream. The roller
sunblinds may be damaged and vehicle oc-
cupants may be harmed. There is a risk of
injury. Do not open the windows while driving
if the roller sunblinds are closed.
System limits
If you can no longer move the rear roller blind
after pressing the button several times, the
overheating protection has activated. The sys-
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tem is disabled for a limited time to prevent
overheating. Let the system cool down.
Sliding glass roof
Safety information
Safety switch
Warning
Principle
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
glass sunroof is clear during opening and
closing.
The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-
dren, for instance, from opening and closing
the rear windows using the switches in the
rear.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the
safety function is switched off automatically.
With the vehicle key
Overview
Opening glass sunroof
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be
opened for as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Closing glass sunroof
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key in close
range of the vehicle after locking.
The safety switch is located on the
driver's door.
The glass sunroof with sun protection will be
closed for as long as the button on the vehicle
key is pressed.
Turning the safety functions on/off
To activate/deactivate the safety func-
tion, press the safety switch on the
driver’s door.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
The LED in the button illuminates when the
safety function is switched on.
On the door handle
Principle
The glass sunroof can be closed using the
door handle without operating the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
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▷
Standby state is switched on.
General information
▷
Drive-ready state is switched on.
The function is available with Comfort Access.
The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.
Depending on the country, the glass sunroof
can also be closed at the external door handle
using compatible smartphones with digital key.
General information
Additional information:
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are
operated using the same switch.
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Overview
Functional prerequisites
▷
Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance
in your pants pocket.
Button in the vehicle
▷
Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the glass sunroof using the
digital key.
Closing glass sunroof
Opening/closing the glass sun-
roof/sun protection.
Touch the grooved surface on the external
door handle of a closed front door with your
finger and hold it there without grasping the
recessed grip.
Lifting/closing glass sunroof
Push switch briefly upward.
▷
The closed glass sunroof tilts
and the sun protection opens
slightly.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass
sunroof with sun protection will be closed.
▷
The opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
▷
The tilted glass sunroof closes.
Inside the vehicle
Functional requirements
The glass sunroof and sun protection can be
operated under the following conditions.
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Pressing the switch again
stops the motion.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sun protection separately
▷
Briefly press out the switch twice in succes-
sion toward the front past the resistance
point.
▷
Slide switch back to the re-
sistance point and hold.
Holding down the switch
opens the sun protection. If
the sun protection is already
fully open, the glass sunroof
opens.
The glass sunroof and sun protection close
together.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
▷
▷
Slide switch forward to the resistance point
and hold.
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's
interior are lowest when the glass sunroof is
not fully open. In these models, the automatic
function initially only opens the glass sunroof
up to this comfort position.
The glass sunroof closes while the switch
is being held. If the glass sunroof is already
closed or in the tilted position, the sun pro-
tection closes.
Slide the switch back past the resistance
point.
Operating the switch inside the vehicle again
opens the glass sunroof completely.
The sun protection opens automatically. If
the sun protection is already fully open, the
glass sunroof opens automatically.
Anti-trap mechanism
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Principle
▷
Push the switch forward past the resistance
point.
The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or
body parts from becoming jammed between
the roof frame and glass sunroof while the
glass sunroof is closing.
The glass sunroof closes automatically. If
the glass sunroof is already closed or in
the tilted position, the sun protection closes
automatically.
General information
If a resistance or blockage is detected while
the glass sunroof is closing, the closing opera-
tion is interrupted once the roof reaches the
half-open position, or it is stopped when clos-
ing from the tilted position.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and
sun protection together
▷
Briefly press out the switch
twice in succession toward
the rear past the resistance
point.
Closing from the open position without
the anti-trap mechanism
If an external hazard or ice prevents normal
closure, proceed as follows:
The glass sunroof and sun
protection open together.
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▷
The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-
tion.
1. Close all doors.
2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-
ing vehicle.
▷
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-
alization is completed.
3. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
▷
▷
The drive-ready state is established.
The outside temperature is above
41 ℉/5 ℃.
The glass sunroof closes with limited anti-
trap mechanism. If the closing force ex-
ceeds a specific threshold, closing is inter-
rupted.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without the anti-trap mechanism.
4. Push the switch forward again past the
resistance point and hold until the glass
sunroof closes without the anti-trap mech-
anism. Make sure that the closing path is
clear.
Make sure that the closing path is clear.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold
it until the initialization is com-
plete:
Closing from the lifted position without
the anti-trap mechanism
In case of danger from the outside or if icing
might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-
lows:
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷
▷
▷
If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then
closes again.
If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
The sun protection is initialized in the
closed position.
Initialization is complete once the glass sun-
roof and the sun protection have opened then
closed again.
1. Close all doors.
2. Switch on drive-ready state or stop a mov-
ing vehicle.
3. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
Fixed glass roof
Initializing after a power interruption
General
The glass sunroof sun protection can be
opened or closed.
General information
After a power interruption during the opening
or closing process, the glass sunroof can only
be operated to a limited extent. Initializing the
system can help in this case.
The sun protection opens from rear to front.
With the vehicle key
The system can be initialized under the follow-
ing conditions:
Opening the sun protection
Press and hold the button on the vehi-
cle key after unlocking.
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The glass sunroof sun protection is opened
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Closing the sun protection
Closing the sun protection
With Comfort Access: press and hold
the button on the vehicle key in close
range of the vehicle after locking.
The glass sunroof sun protection is closed
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Touch the grooved surface on the door handle
of a closed front door with your finger and hold
it there without grasping the recessed grip.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
Besides locking the vehicle, the windows and
sun protection will be closed and locked.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior
mirrors are folded in unless they were folded
in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not
folded in when the hazard warning flashers are
switched on.
On the door handle
Principle
The sun protection can be closed using the
door handle without operating the vehicle key.
Inside the vehicle
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
Functional requirements
The sun protection can be operated under the
following conditions:
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
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Standby state is switched on.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
Depending on the country, the sun protection
can also be closed with the door handle using
a compatible smartphone and a digital key.
The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.
Button in the headliner
Overview
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 88.
Functional prerequisites
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Carry the vehicle key with you, for instance
in your pants pocket.
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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to close the sun protection using the
digital key.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Opening/closing the sun protec-
tion.
Closing the sun protection
automatically
The sun protection closes automatically when
the vehicle is locked.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the sun protec-
tion moves to its last position.
Operation
This function can be deactivated in the set-
tings, depending on vehicle equipment.
▷
Slide switch back to the re-
sistance point and hold.
Additional information:
The sun protection is closed
as long as the switch is held
down.
Settings, refer to page 92.
Initializing after a power interruption
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Slide switch forward to the resistance point
and hold.
General information
Holding down the switch opens the sun
protection.
If the power is interrupted while opening or
closing, the sun protection can only be oper-
ated to a limited extent. Initializing the system
can help in this case.
Slide the switch back past the resistance
point.
The sun protection closes automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
The system can be initialized under the follow-
ing conditions:
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Push the switch forward past the resistance
point.
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The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-
tion.
The sun protection opens automatically.
Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-
alization is completed.
The drive-ready state is established.
Push switch up.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without the anti-trap mechanism.
The sun protection moves to a
defined position to provide par-
tial shading.
Make sure that the closing path is clear.
Pressing the switch again closes
the sun protection.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold
it until the initialization is com-
plete:
Control display
Operation
1.
Apps menu
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
2. "Vehicle"
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If the sun protection is closed, it opens then
closes again.
3. "Doors and windows"
4. "Sun blinds"
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If the sun protection is open, it closes first,
then opens and closes again.
5. Select the desired function.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Initialization is complete once the sun protec-
tion has opened then closed again.
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