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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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Using the door lock
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.<
1.Turn key. 
Driver's door and fuel filler door are 
unlocked.
2.Turn key again. 
All other doors and the luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked.
Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating the win-
dows and the glass sunroof from the driver's 
door lock.
>To open: 
With the door closed, turn the key to the 
Unlock position and hold it there.
>To close: 
With the door closed, turn the key to the 
Lock position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to 
be sure that no one is injured. Releas-
ing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can 
unlock or lock the driver's door with the key in 
the end positions of the door lock.
Opening and closing: from 
inside
When the front doors are closed, use this but-
ton to unlock the doors and luggage compart-
ment lid or to lock them without arming their 
anti-theft sensors. The fuel filler door remains 
unlocked.
If the remote control, refer to page32, or 
Comfort Access, refer to page38, have 
been used to unlock only the driver's door and 
you press the  button, then this unlocks all of 
the other doors, the luggage compartment lid, 
and the fuel filler door. 
You can lock a closed driver's door by press-
ing .<
Unlocking and opening doors
>Either unlock the doors together with the 
button for the central locking system and 
then pull the release handle above the arm-
rest
>or pull the release handle for each door 
twice: the first pull unlocks the door, and the 
second one opens it.
When the low beams are switched on, the 
interior door handles are also lit. The 
intensity of the lighting is adjusted using the 
instrument lighting control, refer to page101.<
Engaging locks
>Use the central locking button to lock all of 
the doors simultaneously
>or press down the individual lock buttons of 
the doors. 

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To prevent the driver from being inadvertently 
locked out of the vehicle, the lock button on the 
driver's door automatically extends again after a 
brief period if the door remains open.
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.<
Doors
Automatic soft closing*
Apply gentle pressure to the door to close it. 
The closing process will then be carried out 
automatically.
To avoid injuries, make sure that the 
door's travel path is completely free and 
clear before closing.<
Luggage compartment lid
Opening from outside
Press the button on the luggage compartment 
lid or the   button on the remote control for 
approx. 1 second: the luggage compartment lid 
opens.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure 
there is adequate clearance available before 
opening.<
The lock
All of the vehicle's keys fit the luggage compart-
ment lid lock located in the license plate recess.
Opening separately
Insert the key into the luggage compartment 
lid's lock and turn it all the way to the right – the 
lid opens.
To avoid being inadvertently locked out, 
never set the key or the remote control 
down in the luggage compartment. The lug-
gage compartment is locked again as soon as 
you close the lid. 
If you use the lock to unlock the luggage com-
partment lid while the alarm system is armed, 
the alarm will be triggered. To avoid this, you 
should unlock the vehicle first. If the alarm has 
been triggered accidentally, switch off the 
alarm, refer to page37.<
Locking separately
The location of the switch varies, depending on 
the individual vehicle's equipment.
1Luggage compartment lid locked
2Luggage compartment lid unlocked
Push the switch into position1. This locks the 
luggage compartment lid and disconnects it 
from the central locking system. 

Opening and closing
36 If you then lock the storage compartment under 
the front center armrest, refer to page114, and 
only surrender the remote control without the 
key, refer to page30, for example when leaving 
the vehicle for valet parking, etc., this will pre-
vent unauthorized access to the vehicle 
through the luggage compartment lid. This is an 
advantage in a hotel, for example.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, refer to 
Opening separately on page35.
Opening from inside
You can use this button to open the luggage 
compartment lid when the vehicle is stationary. 
This is not possible if the luggage compartment 
lid has been locked separately.
Closing
A recess has been incorporated into the inside 
trim on the luggage compartment lid to make it 
easier to pull down.
Automatic soft closing
Apply gentle pressure to the luggage compart-
ment lid to close it. The closing process will 
then be carried out automatically.Make sure that the closing path of the 
luggage compartment lid is clear; other-
wise, injuries may result.<
Automatic luggage compartment lid 
operation*
Opening
The luggage compartment lid opens com-
pletely when you:
>Press the button next to the steering col-
umn.
>Press the button on the outside of the lug-
gage compartment lid, refer to page35.
>Press the   button on the remote control, 
refer to page33.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Make sure 
there is adequate clearance available before 
opening.<
Closing
The luggage compartment lid closes automati-
cally when you:
>Press the button.
>Press the button on the outside of the lug-
gage compartment lid, refer to page35.
The luggage compartment lid immedi-
ately stops opening or closing if you hold 
it in place by hand.<
Make sure that the closing path of the 
luggage compartment lid is clear; other-
wise, injuries may result.< 

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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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Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm 
system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted 
wheel theft or towing.
Interior motion sensor
In order for the interior motion sensor to func-
tion properly, the windows and glass sunroof 
must be completely closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor 
may be switched off at the same time. This pre-
vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following 
situations:
>In duplex garages
>During transport on car-carrying trains, 
boats/ships or on a trailer
>When animals are to remain in the vehicle
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and 
interior motion sensor
Press the  button on the remote control 
again as soon as the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then 
flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and 
the interior motion sensor are switched off until 
the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-
quently locked again.
Comfort Access*
With Comfort Access, you can have access to 
your vehicle without having to hold the remote 
control in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the 
remote control on your person, e.g. in a jacket 
pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the 
associated remote control inside the vehicle or 
in its immediate vicinity.
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
>Locking/unlocking the vehicle
>Unlocking the luggage compartment lid 
separately
>Starting the engine
Functional requirements
>The vehicle can only be locked if the remote 
control is outside the vehicle.
>The next unlocking and locking cycle is not 
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
>The engine can only be started if the remote 
control is inside the vehicle.
Comparison to conventional remote 
control
You can control the functions mentioned previ-
ously with the Comfort Access or by pressing 
the buttons on the remote control. Therefore 
please first familiarize yourself with the instruc-
tions for opening and closing, starting on 
page32.
The specific features involved in the use of 
Comfort Access are described below.
If a short delay occurs when opening or 
closing the windows and the glass sun-
roof, then this indicates that the system is 
checking whether a remote control is located in 
the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if 
necessary.<
Unlocking
Pull a door handle. This corresponds to press-
ing the  button.
Only the door of the door handle you have 
pulled is unlocked.
You unlock the other doors from the inside, 
using the central locking system button, refer to 
page34.<
Locking
Push a door handle. This corresponds to press-
ing the  button.
Before locking, make sure that the igni-
tion and all current-consuming devices 
are switched off in order to minimized the drain 
on the battery.
If a remote control is detected in the interior, the 
vehicle is unlocked again or not locked in the 
first place.< 

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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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Press the safety switch when children 
ride in the rear; otherwise, unsupervised 
closing of the windows could lead to injuries.<
In order to deactivate the function again, 
you must insert the remote control into 
the ignition lock or, with Comfort Access, you 
must switch into radio ready state.<
Glass sunroof, electric*
To prevent bodily injuries, watch the 
glass sunroof as it closes.
Always take along the remote control when you 
leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for 
example, operate the roof and injure them-
selves.<
Raising
Press the switch.
The closed glass sunroof is raised and the slid-
ing visor opens slightly.
Do not use force to close the sliding visor 
when the sunroof is in its raised position, 
as this could damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
>Slide switch back to the resistance point. 
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor con-
tinue to open together for as long as you 
maintain pressure on the switch.
>Press the switch back briefly past the resis-
tance point. 
The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open 
automatically. Pressing the switch again 
briefly stops the operation.Close the glass sunroof in the same way by slid-
ing the switch toward the front. The sliding visor 
remains open and can be closed by hand.
For convenience operation using the remote 
key or the door lock, refer to page32 or34.
Automatic opening and closing
Press the switch briefly beyond the resistance 
point.
The following movements are also automated:
>Press the switch when the roof is open: the 
sunroof is completely raised.
>With the sunroof raised, press the switch 
briefly in the opening direction: the sunroof 
is opened completely.
Pressing the switch again briefly stops the 
operation.
Pinch protection system
If the glass sunroof meets with resistance dur-
ing closing after approximately the middle of the 
roof opening or when closing from the raised 
position, then the closing operation is inter-
rupted and the glass sunroof opens again 
somewhat.
Despite the presence of the pinch protec-
tion system, inspect the sunroof's travel 
path prior to closing it, as the safety system 
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof 
would continue closing.<
Closing without the pinch protection 
system
If there is danger outside, push the switch 
beyond the resistance point and hold it there. 
The roof closes without the pinch protection 
system.
Following interruptions in electrical 
power supply
After a power supply interruption, it may only 
be possible to raise the sunroof. If this has 
occurred, have the system reinitialized. BMW 
recommends having this work carried out by 
your BMW center.