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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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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. 

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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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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 
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Adjusting
Sitting safely
The ideal sitting position can make a vital con-
tribution to relaxed driving that is as fatigue-free 
as possible. Together with the safety belts and 
airbags, the sitting position plays an important 
role in the event of an accident. To ensure that 
the safety systems operate with optimized effi-
ciency, we strongly urge you to follow the 
instructions contained in the section below.
For additional information on transporting chil-
dren safely, refer to page54.
Airbags
Always maintain an adequate distance 
between yourself and the airbags. Always 
hold the steering wheel by its rim with hands at 
the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock positions to mini-
mize the risk of injuries to your hands and arms 
in the event of airbag deployment. No one and 
nothing is to come between the airbags and the 
seat occupant. 
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on the 
front passenger side as a storage area. Make 
sure that the front passenger is sitting correctly 
and does not rest feet or legs on the dashboard; 
otherwise, leg injuries can occur if the front air-
bag is triggered. Make sure that occupants do 
not rest their head against the side or head air-
bag; otherwise, injuries can occur if the airbags 
are triggered.<
Even if you follow all of the instructions, injuries 
resulting from contact with airbags cannot be 
entirely ruled out, depending on the circum-
stances. The ignition and inflation noise may 
provoke a mild – usually temporary – hearing 
loss in extremely sensitive individuals.
For airbag locations and additional information 
on airbags, refer to page95.
Head restraint
A correctly adjusted head restraint reduces the 
risk of injury to cervical vertebrae in the event of 
an accident.Adjust the head restraint so that its center 
is approx. at ear level. Otherwise, there is 
increased danger of injury in the event of an 
accident.<
Adjusting the head restraint, refer to page46.
Safety belt
Fasten safety belts on all occupied seats before 
every trip. Although airbags enhance safety by 
providing added protection, they are not a sub-
stitute for safety belts.
Your vehicle has five seats that are each 
equipped with a safety belt.
Never allow more than one person to 
wear a single safety belt. Never allow 
infants or small children to ride on a passen-
ger's lap. Make sure that the belt lies low around 
the hips in the lap area and does not press on 
the abdomen. The safety belt must not lie 
across the neck, rub on sharp edges, be routed 
over solid or breakable objects or be pinched. 
Wear the safety belt without twisting, snugly 
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the 
body as possible. Otherwise, the belt can slip 
over the hips in the lap area in a frontal impact 
and injure the abdomen. Avoid wearing clothing 
that prevents the belt from fitting properly and 
pull the shoulder belt periodically to readjust 
the tension across your lap in order to avoid a 
reduction in the retention effect of the safety 
belt.<
For instructions on operating safety belts, refer 
to page48.
Seats
Note before adjusting
Never attempt to adjust your seat while 
operating the vehicle. The seat could 
respond with unexpected movement and the 
ensuing loss of vehicle control could lead to an 
accident.  

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Shoulder support adjustment
6Adjustment of the tilt angle of the shoulder 
support:
The shoulder support provides support to your 
back in the shoulder region as well. This pro-
vides a relaxed driving position and helps 
relieve stress on the shoulder muscles.
Rear comfort seat* adjustment
You can use the control knob to adjust the set-
tings after selecting the desired function with 
the buttons.
1Forward and back:  
Tilt:  
Backrest:  
This button is basically always active.
2Lumbar support, refer to Lumbar support 
adjustment
3Shoulder support:  
Height of head restraint:  
Backrest:
It is not possible to adjust the comfort 
seats if the safety switch for the power 
windows has been pressed, refer to page40.<
Adjusting passenger seat from rear
The front passenger's seat can be adjusted 
from the rear sitting positions, for instance, 
when a rear passenger desires more legroom. 
Press the button to activate this function, refer 
to arrow.
You can use the control knob to adjust the set-
tings after selecting the desired function with 
the buttons.
1Forward and back:  
Height:  
Tilt:
2Height of head restraint:
Backrest:
Press the button again, refer to arrow, to deac-
tivate this function.
Resetting to standard position
You can use this button to return the rear seats 
to their standard positions. Maintain pressure 
on the button until the system completes the 
adjustment.
The rear seats must be returned to their 
standard position before using a child 
restraint system, refer to page54.< 

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Installing
1.Press the button upward, refer to arrow2, 
for a maximum of approx. 10 seconds, but if 
possible, only until the humming sound 
changes, indicating that the mounting 
socket has reached the top.
2.Insert the head restraint and press down 
until you hear and feel it engage on both 
sides.
Front: tilt angle adjustment
Tilt the head restraint.
With the comfort seat, adjust the distance 
to the back of the head via the shoulder 
support adjusting button, refer to page45.<
Front: side extensions adjustment
You can fold the side extensions on the head 
restraint forward for increased lateral support in 
the resting position.
Front head restraints, active*
The comfort seats are equipped with an active 
head restraint.
In the event of a rear-end collision of corre-
sponding severity, the active head restraint 
reduces the distance from the head.Do not use seat or head restraint covers 
and do not hang objects, e.g. clothes 
hangers, on the head restraints or attach any 
accessories to the seat or head restraint. Other-
wise, the protective function of the active head 
restraint will be impaired and personal safety 
endangered.<
Rear: height adjustment
Mechanically
>To raise: pull.
>To lower: press the button, arrow1, and 
slide the head restraint downward.
Removing:
1.Pull the head restraint upward till it reaches 
the stop.
2.Press the button, arrow1, and pull the head 
restraint all the way out.
Electrically*
The head restraints at the outer sitting posi-
tions extend automatically whenever a passen-
ger in the rear seat fastens his safety belt. You 
can also adjust the height of the head restraint 
electrically.