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Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Overview
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
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Unlocking
Locking
Remote control/key
Opening the trunk lid
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Press and hold: Panic mode
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
Integrated key
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 43.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 35.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 220
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐
row 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
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Driver's door.
Storage compartment in the center arm‐
rest.
The storage compartment contains a switch
for separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page 41.
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Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
Replacing the battery
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start
the engine.
Starting the engine with emergency
detection of the remote control
1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.
5. Press the cover closed.
Steptronic transmission: if a corresponding
Check Control message appears, hold the re‐
mote control, as shown, against the marked
area on the steering column and press the
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while
pressing the brake.
Take the used battery to a recycling
center or to your service center.
New remote controls
New remote controls are available from the
service center.
If the remote control is not recognized: slightly
change the height position of the remote con‐
trol and repeat the procedure.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be disabled by your
service center.
Personal Profile
Emergency detection of remote
control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start
the engine in situations such as the following:
The concept
Personal Profile provides three profiles, using
which personal vehicle settings can be stored.
Every remote control has one of these profiles
assigned.
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Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources e.g., by
radio masts.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐
trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐
vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐
tomatically applied.
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Empty battery in remote control.
Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
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Opening and closing
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Profile management
Opening profiles
Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
Adjusting
3. Select a profile.
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.
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All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.
The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.
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Unlocking and locking.
Lights.
If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Climate control.
Radio.
Instrument cluster.
Programmable memory buttons.
Volumes, tone.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
Control Display.
Navigation.
1. "Settings"
TV.
2. "Profiles"
Park Distance Control PDC.
Rearview camera
Side View.
3. "Options"
4. "Rename current profile"
Head-up Display.
Driving Dynamics Control.
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐
tion, steering wheel position.
1. "Settings"
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Cruise control.
2. "Profiles"
Intelligent Safety.
Active Blind Spot Detection.
Night vision.
3. "Options"
4. "Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
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other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
The following export options are available:
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Via BMW Online.
1. "Settings"
Via the USB port to a USB device.
2. "Profiles"
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐
ommended formats for profile export.
Other formats may not support the export.
3. "Options"
4. "Display user list at startup"
1. "Settings"
Using the remote control
2. "Profiles"
Note
3. "Export profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Take the remote control with you
People or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Importing profiles
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Unlocking
Press button on the remote control.
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐
ported profile.
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All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are being unlocked.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐
vated. This function is not available, if the
interior lamps were switched off manually.
3. "Import profile"
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
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The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.
Using the guest profile
Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐
files.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
For Settings, refer to page 43.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
Anti-theft protection is switched off.
The alarm system, refer to page 44, is dis‐
armed.
1. "Settings"
2. "Profiles"
3. "Guest"
Convenient opening
Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
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Opening and closing
The windows and the rear window are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Convenient closing
With Comfort Access, the remote control can
be used to close the convertible top, the side
windows, and the rear window when in the vi‐
cinity of the vehicle.
With Comfort Access, the remote control can
be used to open the convertible top when in
the vicinity of the vehicle.
Hold down the remote control button un‐
til the closing operation is completed.
Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control until the convertible top
is fully opened and the convertible top well
storage cover is fully closed.
Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity of
the vehicle stops the motion.
In this case, the convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover will slowly lower after a
short period of time. The convertible top and
the convertible top well storage cover are not
locked. Press button again until the convertible
top operation is completed.
Danger of jamming
Monitor the opening process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped; otherwise, inju‐
ries may result.◀
Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the
motion.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
warning flashers are activated.
In this case, the convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover will slowly lower after a
short period of time. The convertible top and
the convertible top well storage cover are not
locked. Press button again until the convertible
top operation is completed.
Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one
becomes trapped.◀
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Locking
Locking from the outside
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐
not be unlocked from inside without special
knowledge.◀
This function is not available, if the interior
lamps were switched off manually.
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-
theft warning system, refer to page 45, are
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore pressing the button again.
The driver's door must be closed.
Press button on the remote control.
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are
being locked.
Anti-theft protection is switched on. It pre‐
vents the doors from being unlocked using the
lock buttons or the door openers.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
The alarm system, refer to page 44, is armed.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
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To reel off the alarm: press any button.
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Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Opening the trunk lid
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐
out remote control, refer to page 40.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the
vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐
locked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.
If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is
locked again as soon as it closes.
FCC ID:
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LX8766S.
LX8766E.
LX8CAS.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
LX8CAS2.
MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
Switching on the headlight courtesy
delay feature
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
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this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
Malfunction
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.
Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.
Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.
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Opening and closing
From the inside
Without remote control
Unlocking and locking
From the outside
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐
not be unlocked from inside without special
knowledge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
Pressing the central locking system button
locks or unlocks the vehicle with the doors
closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the
door lock. In this case, the other doors must be
unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm system
With some country versions, the alarm system
is not armed if the vehicle is locked with the
integrated key.
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Press the central locking system button to
unlock the doors together, and then pull
the door handle above the armrest.
In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system is triggered when the vehicle is un‐
locked via the door lock.
On the door to be opened, pull the door
handle twice: the first time unlocks the
door, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if needed, through emergency detection
of the remote control, refer to page 35.
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The trunk lid opens.
Closing
Doors
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
Hints
Keep the closing path clear
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
Make sure that the closing path of the
doors is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Trunk lid
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Closing
Opening from the outside
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
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Press on the top half of the BMW label.
Locking separately
Press button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
The trunk lid can be locked separately using
the switch in the center armrest. If the center
arm rest is locked, the trunk lid cannot be
opened.
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐
locked. Unlocking with the remote control,
refer to page 39.
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Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
The trunk lid opens.
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐
row 2.
The trunk lid cannot be opened if the
convertible top is not fully opened or closed.
Opening from the inside
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from
the central locking system.
With the vehicle is stationary, press
the button in the driver's footwell.
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Opening and closing
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐
trol can be handed out without the key.
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The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
The engine can only be started if the re‐
mote control is in the vehicle.
Emergency unlocking
Unlocking
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The trunk lid unlocks.
Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely,
arrow.
This corresponds with pressing the button on
the remote control.
Comfort Access
The concept
Locking
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐
ing the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the
car's interior.
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle
door, arrow, with your finger for approx. 1 sec‐
ond without grasping the door handle.
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.
Convenient closing.
Open the trunk lid individually.
Start the engine.
This corresponds with pressing the button on
the remote control.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐
cle.
Functional requirements
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There are no external sources of interfer‐
ence nearby.
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To lock the vehicle, the remote control
must be located outside of the vehicle.
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 35.
Convenient closing
Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one
becomes trapped.◀
Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.
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Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.
Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 40.
Touch the surface on the handle of a vehicle
door, arrow, with your finger and hold it there
without grasping the door handle.
This corresponds to pressing and holding
the remote control button.
Adjusting
In addition to locking, the convertible top, the
side windows, and the rear window close, and
the exterior mirrors fold in.
Unlocking
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
Press the area, arrow, and hold until the
convertible top is fully closed.
Doors
Separately unlocking the trunk lid
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
Press on the top half of the BMW label.
This corresponds to pressing
mote control button.
the re‐
3.
Select the symbol.
4. Select the desired function:
The situation of the doors does not change.
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"Driver's door only"
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐
locks the entire vehicle.
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
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Opening and closing
Trunk lid
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel position adjusted last will be stored for
the active profile.
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
1. "Settings"
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
2. "Doors/key"
3.
Select the symbol.
4. Select the desired function:
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
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"Tailgate"
If this function is used, first make sure
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or
objects damaged when the seat is moved
back.◀
The trunk lid is opened.
"Tailgate + door(s)"
The trunk lid is opened and the doors
are unlocked.
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
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When a seat position reel is pressed.
When a button of the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel memory is pressed briefly.
1. "Settings"
Activating the setting
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.
2. "Doors/key"
3. "Last seat position autom."
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"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"
"Flash when lock/unlock"
Alarm system
Automatic locking
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 35.
The concept
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
1. "Settings"
2. "Doors/key"
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Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
Movements in the interior.
3. Select the desired function:
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"Lock if no door is opened"
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.
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Disconnected battery voltage.
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"Lock after start driving"
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.
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By flashing the daytime running lights.
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The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control, Comfort Access or at
the door lock the alarm system is disarmed or
armed at the same time.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
When the still open access is closed, inte‐
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will
be switched on.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some country-specific versions.
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
An alarm has been triggered.
Panic mode
Tilt alarm sensor
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Interior motion sensor
The interior is monitored to the height of the
seats. The alarm system is armed together
with the interior motion sensor even when the
convertible top is open. Falling objects such as
leaves can trigger the alarm unintentionally.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:
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In automatic car washes.
In duplex garages.
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.
The system is armed.
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With animals in the vehicle.
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
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Opening and closing
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked
again.
Opening individually
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Press the button to the resistance
point.
Switching off the alarm
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Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.
The window opens while the switch is held.
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
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With Comfort Access: if you are carrying
the remote control on your person, grasp
the driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stopse the motion.
See also: Convenient opening, refer to
page 37, via remote control.
Opening together
Power windows
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Press the button to the resistance
point.
Hints
Take the remote control with you
All windows, including the rear window,
open while the switch is being pressed.
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
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Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
Closing the windows when driving
All windows, including the rear window,
open automatically.
To close the side windows when driving,
first close the rear windows or all four windows
at the same time; otherwise, the windows may
not close tightly at high speeds.◀
Pressing again stops the motion.
Closing individually
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,
injuries may result.◀
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Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
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The window closes while the switch is
held.
Closing
Pull the reel.
The rear window closes while the reel is
being held.
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Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically. Pulling
again stops the motion.
Pinch protection system
See also: Convenient closing, refer to page 38,
via remote control.
Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐
tection
See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,
refer to page 42.
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
Closing together
No window accessories
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Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
Do not install any accessories in the win‐
dow's range of movement; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
All windows, including the rear window, are
closed while the switch is being pressed.
If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
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Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window reopens slightly.
All windows, including the rear window, are
closed while the switch is being pressed.
As soon as the rear window is closed, the
side windows are automatically closed by
pulling the switching beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The rear window is not equipped with pinch
protection.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Keep the closing path clear
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,
injuries may result.◀
Rear window
Opening
E.g. danger from the outside or ice might pre‐
vent window from closing properly - proceed
as follows:
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Press the button to the resistance
point.
1. Pull the reel past the resistance point and
hold it there.
The rear window opens while the reel is
being held.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain margin.
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Press the reel beyond the resistance
point.
2. Pull the reel past the resistance point again
within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
The rear window opens automatically.
The rear window opens and closes automati‐
cally when the convertible top is opened or
closed.
The window closes without jam protection.
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Opening and closing
Overview
Convertible top
General information
The convertible top can be opened or closed
at speeds up to approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed of
approx. 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertible
top is being moved, the convertible top move‐
ment stops.
Hints
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2
Switch
LEDs
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The trunk lid cannot be opened if the
convertible top is not fully opened or
closed.
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio-ready state must be
switched on.
If possible, close the convertible top when
the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible
top protects it from weather-related dam‐
age and to some extent from theft.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the convertible top.
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Event when the convertible top is closed,
only store valuables in the locked trunk.
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The trunk partition is flipped down.
The trunk lid is closed.
At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the
vehicle interior causes the convertible top
to begin to flutter. Increase the amount of
air via the automatic climate control so that
no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.
The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.
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The voltage of the vehicle electrical system
is sufficient.
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It is not possible to start the engine and
operate the convertible top simultane‐
ously. When the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button or using the Auto Start/
Stop function, the convertible top move‐
ment is briefly interrupted.
The convertible top drive is not overheat‐
ing.
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The vehicle speed is not too high.
The windows can be lowered.
If this requirement is not met, a check control
message is displayed.
Safety information
Do not open convertible top at low tem‐
peratures
With temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃ do not
open the convertible top; otherwise damages
could result.◀
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Allow wet convertible top to dry
Observe traffic during operation
Do not leave the open convertible top in
the convertible top well longer than one day
while the top is still wet; otherwise, damage
could result due to moisture.◀
When the convertible top is opened while
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may re‐
sult in an accident. If possible, do not move the
convertible top while driving in reverse be‐
cause rearward vision is severely impaired
while the convertible top is in motion. During
windy conditions, do not operate the
Note the swivel range of the convertible
top
The convertible top pivots up during opening
and closing. When the top is moved, e.g., in
garages, make sure that there is a minimum
height of 79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, it
damages may result.◀
convertible top while driving.
Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; oth‐
erwise, vehicle damage may occur.◀
Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the convertible top
Do not place objects on the convertible
top
Do not attach any roof carrier systems; other‐
wise, an accident may occur.◀
Do not place any objects on the convertible
top, otherwise, they could fall and cause dam‐
age or injuries.◀
Do not operate convertible top on un‐
even sections or road
Do not open or close convertible top on un‐
even sections of road. Otherwise, the vibra‐
tions can result in damage to the convertible
top.◀
No convertible top movement when roll‐
over protection is activated
Do not move the convertible top when rollover
protection is activated; otherwise, it may result
in damage to the convertible top.◀
Before opening and closing
Open and close convertible top com‐
pletely
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Follow the safety instructions for the
convertible top.
Always open or close the convertible top com‐
pletely. Convertible top and convertible top
well storage cover are locked in the final posi‐
tions. Driving with the convertible top or
convertible top well storage cover unlocked
can result in damage.◀
Make sure that the trunk partition in the
trunk is folded down.
Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the trunk partition from below.
Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing from the inside
Do not reach into the convertible top
mechanism
In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is run‐
ning if possible.
Do not reach into the convertible top mecha‐
nism during the opening and closing operation.
Keep children away from the opening path of
the convertible top, otherwise, there is a risk of
injury.◀
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
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Press and hold the switch. The
windows are rolled down, and the
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convertible top opens as longs as the
switch is pressed.
top well storage cover remain approx. 10 mi‐
nutes in the current position before they slowly
go down. If the ignition is switched off,
convertible top and convertible top well stor‐
age cover lower already after a short waiting
period.
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Pull the switch and hold it. The
windows are lowered, the
convertible top closes and the windows are
raised again as long as the switch is pulled.
The convertible top and the convertible top
well storage cover are not locked. Operate
switch again until the convertible operation is
terminated.
Push or pull switch until the convertible top is
completely open or closed and the end of the
procedure is indicated by a corresponding
Check Control message. Always make sure
that the convertible top well storage cover is
completely closed. If the convertible top is
completely open or closed, convertible top and
convertible top well storage cover are latched.
Convenient operation from outside
When equipped with Comfort Access the
convertible top can also be operated from out‐
side.
LEDs
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Convenient opening, refer to page 37, via
the remote control.
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Left LED lights up green: convertible top is
opened or closed. If the operation is com‐
pleted, the LED goes out and a corre‐
sponding Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Convenient closing, refer to page 38, via
the remote control.
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer
to page 42.
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Right LED flashes red after the switch is
released: operating sequence has not yet
concluded.
Cargo area partition
Right LED comes on red when the switch
is pressed: trunk partition is flipped up,
trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunc‐
tion. Convertible top cannot be moved.
In addition to the red LED, a check control
message is displayed.
Interruption
Always open/close the convertible top
completely
Fold down cargo area partition in the back so
that the convertible top can be opened.
A convertible top that is not opened or closed
completely is not locked and represents a haz‐
ard.◀
Fold down cargo area partition in the front in
order to enlarge the cargo area capacity when
the convertible top is closed.
The convertible top movement is interrupted if
the switch is released. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction using the
switch.
Manually close convertible top
Hints
If there is a defect, the convertible top can be
manually closed. Two persons are necessary
to do this.
If there is a longer interruption with the ignition
switched on, convertible top and convertible
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Do not manually open convertible top
and close it manually only in emergency
situations.
4. Remove the two large lids from the trim. If
necessary, use a screwdriver to help with
this.
Do not manually open the convertible top. The
convertible top well storage cover cannot latch
if there is an electrical malfunction and would
open while driving.
Manually close the convertible top only in
emergency situations.
Damage can result from improper handling.◀
Tools
5. Unlock convertible top well storage cover.
To do this, pull on the right lid and simulta‐
neously slightly raise the front right
convertible top well storage cover in front
of the rear window.
Tools for manually closing the convertible top
are located in the insert of the rear seat back‐
rest under the first aid kit.
1. Remove insert, refer to page 228.
2. Remove the first aid kit.
3. Remove tools.
Proceed accordingly on the left side.
6. When the convertible top is closed man‐
ually, the trunk lid can no longer be
opened.
Remove urgently needed items from the
trunk and close the trunk lid.
Manually lowering rear window
The spindle for lowering the rear window is lo‐
cated in front of the rear window in the center
beneath the convertible top well storage cover.
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Convertible top tool
Adapter
1. Have a second person slightly raise the
convertible top well storage cover, arrow 1,
and hold it.
Rear window tool
Before closing
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Lower the side window and the rear win‐
dow completely.
If the rear window cannot be lowered elec‐
trically, it must be lowered manually.
3. Carefully open the trunk lid, refer to
page 41, taking care not to damage the
convertible top well storage cover.
2. Insert the rear window tool through the
funnel-shaped opening into the spindle, ar‐
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row 2. Turn the spindle clockwise, arrow 3,
until the rear window is all the way down.
not to damage the convertible top fabric.
Remove the convertible top tool.
Lifting out convertible top
Only close the convertible top with two
people
Carry out the following steps with the aid of a
second person and with the doors open; other‐
wise, it may result in damage to the convertible
top.◀
1. Switch off the ignition.
5. On both sides of the vehicle, grasp the
front edge of the convertible top frame with
one hand. With the other hand, grasp the
end of the convertible top on the bottom
edge. Keep the convertible top well stor‐
age cover open, e.g., with your shoulder.
2. Grasp the convertible top well storage
cover on both sides, swing it up until it
reaches its limit position and hold it in
place.
3. Remove the cover in the center of the front
convertible top frame. If necessary, use a
screwdriver to help with this.
6. Lift out the convertible top and the
convertible top ends on both sides simul‐
taneously and swing it forward. When you
do this, make sure that the convertible top
ends do not push against other parts.
4. Insert the convertible top tool into the
convertible top lock. Turn the convertible
top tool approx. one half turn clockwise to
open the convertible top lock. Be careful
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7. With the cover ends placed high, close the
convertible top well storage cover.
3. Insert the convertible top tool with the long
end into the adapter from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit.
4. In the rear, raise the inner lining of the
convertible top. Place the adapter on the
red-marked pin of the convertible top
mechanism.
8. Fold down the two convertible top ends on
the convertible top well storage cover.
5. Push the rear convertible top end down
and simultaneously have a second person
push the tool all the way up to the stop.
In this way, the convertible top end is
pushed against the convertible top well
storage cover and locked.
Proceed accordingly on the other end of
the convertible top.
Lock convertible cover
1. Insert the cover tool on the front edge of
the convertible top frame into the
convertible top lock.
2. Turn the cover tool counterclockwise until
the front convertible top frame is locked
with the front windshield frame. Simultane‐
ously, have a second person push from the
outside toward the center on the front
windshield frame.
6. If possible, close the rear window electri‐
cally. To do this, reel on the ignition again.
The rear window cannot be manually
closed.
7. Have the convertible top checked by the
service center.
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4. Install the wind deflector on the vehicle
with the right retaining pin and the two rear
ones in the corresponding openings.
Wind deflector
The concept
The wind deflector reduces the air movement
in the vehicle interior when driving with the
convertible top down.
Installation
1. Remove wind deflector from the protective
jacket and unfold it.
5. Push the left retaining pin into the provided
opening until it latches.
2. Press the upper and lower parts together
until the latch engages.
6. Flip up the top half of the wind deflector.
3. Push out the right retaining pin until the
latch engages and flip out the two rear re‐
taining pins.
Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far
back
Do not tilt the front seat backrest too far back
with the wind deflector installed if the seat is to
be moved all the way back. Otherwise, the
wind deflector will be damaged.◀
Removing
Proceed in reverse sequence.
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To release the two lateral retaining pins, pull
the corresponding handle forward a little and
them pull it to the side.
Folding up
On the left side, pull the handle of the retaining
pin on the wind deflector all the way back and
release the latch. Fold in top and bottom part.
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