
Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
Remote control/key
1Remote control with integrated key
2Spare key
3Adapter for spare key, in onboard tool kit, 
refer to page213
Remote control with integrated key
Each remote control contains a battery which is 
automatically charged in the ignition lock while 
driving. Use each remote control for an 
extended drive at least twice a year to keep the 
battery charged. For Comfort Access
*, the 
remote control contains a replaceable battery, 
refer to page39.
Depending on which remote control is detected 
by the vehicle during unlocking, different set-
tings are called up and carried out in the vehicle, 
refer to Key Memory on page31.
Information on the required maintenance is also 
stored in the remote control, refer to CBS Con-
dition Based Service, page211.
Integrated key
Press button1 to release the key.
You can use the integrated key to lock and 
unlock the following:
>the storage compartment under the front 
armrest
>the driver's door
>the luggage compartment lid
Inside the storage compartment, you will also 
find the switch for locking the luggage compart-
ment lid separately, refer to page35.
If you then lock the storage compartment under 
the center armrest, refer to page114, and only 
surrender the remote control, this will prevent 
unauthorized access to the vehicle through the 
luggage compartment lid. This is an advantage 
in a hotel, for example.
New remote controls
New remote controls, additional or when lost, 
can be obtained from your BMW center.
Spare key
Store the spare key in a safe place such as your 
wallet. This key is not intended for constant 
use.
The spare key and integrated key fit the same 
locks. 

Opening and closing
32 Each time the central locking system is locked 
or unlocked from outside the vehicle, this simul-
taneously engages or disengages the anti-theft 
system. The alarm system is also armed or dis-
armed. The remote control also switches the 
interior lamps on and off.
For additional details on alarm system
 refer to 
page37.
In an accident of corresponding severity, the 
central locking system automatically unlocks 
the vehicle. In addition, the hazard warning 
flashers and interior lamps switch on.
Opening and closing: from 
outside
Using remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a 
parked vehicle can lock the doors from 
the inside. For this reason, bring the remote 
control with you whenever you leave the vehicle 
so that you will always be able to unlock the 
vehicle from outside.<
1Unlocking, comfort opening, and deactivat-
ing alarm system
2Locking and securing, arming alarm sys-
tem, switching off tilt alarm sensor and inte-
rior motion sensor, switching on interior 
lamps and perimeter lighting
3Opening luggage compartment lid
4Switching on interior lamps and pathway 
lighting, activating panic mode
*. You can 
find details about pathway lighting on 
page100.If it is no longer possible to lock the vehi-
cle with a remote control, its battery is 
discharged. Use this remote control during an 
extended drive; this will recharge the battery, 
refer to page30. 
In the event of malfunctions, please contact 
your BMW center. which is also your source for 
replacement keys.<
Unlocking
1. Press the  button. The hazard warning 
flashers blink twice.
Driver's door and fuel filler door are 
unlocked.
2.Press the   button again.
All other doors and the luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked.
The interior lamps and the door-mounted 
perimeter lamps come on.
Comfort opening
Press the   button longer. The windows and 
the glass sunroof open. The glass sunroof will 
not move if it is already in its raised position.
Engaging locks
Press the  button. The hazard warning 
flashers blink once.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside 
when people are in it since they will be 
unable to unlock it from inside if they do not 
know the special procedure.<
Switching on interior lamps and 
perimeter lighting
Press the  button if the vehicle is 
locked.
Switching on interior lamps
Press the  button.
You can also use this function to locate your 
vehicle in parking garages etc. 

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Panic mode*
You can trigger the alarm system in case of 
danger:
Press the   button for at least 3 seconds.
To deactivate the alarm: press any button
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the  button for approx. one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-
less of whether it was previously locked or 
unlocked.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure 
there is adequate clearance available before 
opening. 
To avoid being inadvertently locked out, never 
set the remote control down in the luggage 
compartment. A previously locked luggage 
compartment lid is also locked again after clos-
ing.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid 
operation*
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the  button for approx. one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens all the way, 
regardless of whether it was previously locked 
or unlocked.
To interrupt the opening process: 
Press the button again while opening is in 
progress.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure 
there is adequate clearance available before 
opening. 
To avoid being inadvertently locked out, never 
set the remote control down in the luggage 
compartment. A previously locked luggage 
compartment lid is also locked again after clos-
ing.<
Malfunction
Local radio waves can cause the remote control 
to malfunction. 
Should the remote control fail to operate due to 
interference of this kind, the vehicle can be 
opened and closed with a key via the door lock.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle with 
a remote control, then its battery is discharged. 
Use this remote control during an extended 
drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to 
page30.
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:
FCC ID:
>LX8766S
>LX8766E
>LX8CAS
>LX8CAS2
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions:
>This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
>this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or 
changes to these devices could void the 
user's authority to operate this equipment.< 

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Manual operation
In the case of an electrical malfunction, you can 
unlock the luggage compartment lid with the 
key, refer to page35, and slowly open and close 
it without sudden movements.
Emergency release
Pull the lever inside the luggage compartment. 
This unlocks the luggage compartment lid.
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
>opening of a door, the hood or the luggage 
compartment lid
>movement in the vehicle interior: interior 
motion sensor, refer to page38
>changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone 
attempts to steal the wheels or tow the 
vehicle
>interruptions in battery voltage
The alarm system briefly indicates unautho-
rized tampering:
>with an acoustic alarm
>by switching on
 the hazard warning flashers
>by flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming alarm system
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with 
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm 
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
When the alarm system is armed, you can also 
open the luggage compartment lid with the button on the remote control, refer to 
page33. When the luggage compartment lid is 
closed, it is relocked and monitored again.
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the 
alarm on some national-market versions.
Pressing the 'Panic mode' button for a longer 
period also triggers the alarm, refer to 
page33.<
Switching off alarm
>Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, 
refer to page32.
>Insert the remote control into the ignition 
lock.
Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior rear-
view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-
tem is armed.
>The indicator lamp flashes after the vehicle 
is locked: the doors or luggage compart-
ment lid are not properly closed. Even if you 
do not close the door involved, the system 
begins to monitor the remaining areas, and 
the indicator lamp flashes continuously 
after 10 seconds. However, the interior 
motion sensor is not activated.
>After the vehicle is unlocked, the indicator 
lamp goes out: no manipulation or 
attempted intrusions have been detected in 
the period since the system was armed.
>After the vehicle is unlocked, the indicator 
lamp flashes until the remote control is 
inserted into the ignition lock, but for no 
more than roughly 5 minutes: an attempted 
entry has been detected in the period since 
the system was armed. 

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Unlocking the luggage compartment 
lid separately
Press the button on the outside of the luggage 
compartment lid, refer to page35. This corre-
sponds to pressing the  button.
If a remote control accidentally left in the 
luggage compartment is detected in the 
locked vehicle, then the luggage compartment 
lid opens again.<
Radio ready state
By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you 
switch on the radio ready state, refer to 
page57.
When doing so, do not depress the brake 
pedal; otherwise, the engine will start.<
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion, as long as a remote control is in the pas-
senger compartment. The remote does not 
have to be inserted into the ignition lock, refer to 
page57.
Before driving into a car wash
1.Insert remote control into ignition lock.
2.Shift transmission into position N.
3.Switch engine off.
4.Leave the remote control in the ignition 
lock.
The vehicle can roll.
Malfunction
Local radio waves can disrupt the function of 
Comfort Access. Should the remote control fail 
to operate due to interference of this kind, you 
can respond by using the buttons on the remote 
control or by using a key to unlock or lock your 
vehicle at one of the doors. To start the engine 
after this, insert the remote control into the igni-
tion lock.
Changing battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that must be replaced when it 
becomes discharged.
1.Remove the integrated key from the remote 
control, refer to page30.
2.Press in the detent catch, refer to arrow1, 
e.g. with the key.
3.Remove the cover of the battery compart-
ment, refer to arrow2.
4.Insert a battery of the same type with the 
positive side facing upwards.
5.Press the cover to close it.
Return used battery to a recycling collec-
tion point or to your BMW center.<
Windows
To prevent bodily injuries, watch the win-
dow as it closes. Always take along the 
remote control when you leave the vehicle; oth-
erwise, children could, for example, operate the 
windows and injure themselves.< 

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Manually unlocking and locking the 
transmission lock
In the event of a power supply interruption, e.g. 
when the battery is dead or disconnected or 
when there is an electrical malfunction, the 
transmission lock must be released manually; 
otherwise, the rear wheels are locked and the 
vehicle cannot be towed.
Step on the brake when manually unlock-
ing the transmission lock; otherwise, 
there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
The transmission lock should only be released 
for towing. Reengage the transmission lock 
after parking the vehicle at its destination.
If it also becomes necessary to manually 
release the parking brake, follow this sequence:
1.Start by manually releasing the parking 
brake, refer to page60.
2.Then proceed to manually releasing the 
transmission lock.
Releasing
1.Use the vehicle key to release the cover 
panel beneath the instrument panel by turn-
ing the lock counterclockwise, then fold 
down the cover.2.Pull out the release lever with the loop1 
until it locks into place: the transmission 
lock is unlocked.
Reengage the transmission lock after 
parking the vehicle at its destination. Oth-
erwise, there is a danger of the vehicle rolling.<
Engaging locks
1.Disengage the release lever by pressing it 
together with the red locking lever, refer to 
arrow.
2.Guide the release lever all the way back into 
its original position – the transmission lock 
is engaged once more.
3.Fold up and lock the cover panel again. Now 
– and not before – the key may be removed.
Jump starting and tow starting information, 
refer to section starting on page220. 

Telephone overview
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Telephone overview
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a mobile phone 
preparation package. After a suitable mobile 
phone has been paired with the vehicle once, 
you can operate the mobile phone via iDrive, via 
the button on the steering wheel, via the phone 
keypad and by voice
*.
A mobile phone that has been paired with the 
vehicle once is automatically detected again 
with the engine running or the ignition switched 
on as soon as it is brought inside the vehicle. 
The logon data of up to four mobile phones can 
be stored simultaneously. If several mobile 
phones are detected simultaneously, then the 
vehicle can be used to operate the mobile 
phone that was most recently paired with it.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a cradle for your 
mobile phone, is inserted into the center arm-
rest. If the mobile phone is inserted into the 
snap-in adapter, the battery is charged and the 
mobile phone is connected to the external 
antenna of the vehicle whenever the ignition 
key is in the radio ready state or higher. This 
assures better network reception and uniform 
sound quality. Ask your BMW center which 
mobile phones snap-in adapters are offered for.
To use the snap-in adapter, refer to page181.
BMW discourages the use of mobile 
phones or other mobile communications 
devices inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the 
vehicle electronics and mobile communications 
device can interfere with each other. In addition, 
there is no assurance that the radiation gener-
ated during transmission will be discharged 
from the vehicle interior.
phone; otherwise, malfunctions can occur.
The mobile phone can be operated by means 
of:
>the button on the steering wheel, refer to 
page11
>the retracting telephone keypad, refer to 
page179
>iDrive, refer to Initiating communication, 
page184
>the voice command system
*, refer to 
page23
For information on operating your mobile 
phone, please consult the separate operating 
instructions.
For your safety
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the 
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving; 
use the hands-free system instead. If you do 
not comply with this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and 
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Ask your BMW center which mobile phones 
with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the 
mobile phone preparation package or which 
mobile phones snap-in adapters are available 
for. These mobile phones support the functions 
described in this Owner's Manual with a certain 
software version. Malfunctions can occur with 
other mobile phones.
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Snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a cradle for your 
mobile phone, is inserted into the center arm-
rest. If the mobile phone is inserted into the 
snap-in adapter, the battery is charged and the 
mobile phone is connected to the external 
antenna of the vehicle whenever the ignition 
key is in the radio ready state or higher. This 
assures better network reception and uniform 
sound quality. Ask your BMW center which 
mobile phones snap-in adapters are offered for.
Inserting
1.Press buttons to open cover of center arm-
rest.
2.Press area around button, arrows1, and 
take out the cover, arrow2.3.Insert top of snap-in adapter, arrow3, and 
press lower region forward, arrow4.
Removing
Press area around button, arrows1, and take 
out snap-in adapter, arrow2.
Inserting mobile phone
If you insert the mobile phone into or remove it 
from the snap-in adapter during a call, the call 
may be interrupted, depending on the mobile 
phone model.
1.Press buttons to open cover of center arm-
rest.