
Monitor the closing process
Monitor 
the closing process to ensure that
no one becomes trapped.◀
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid,
refer to page  39.
This corresponds to pressing the     button.
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 remote
control may be locked inside the vehicle when
the trunk lid is closed.◀
Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sources
such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead
power lines, transmission towers, etc.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use a key in the
door lock.
To subsequently start the engine, hold the re‐
mote control against the marked area on the
steering column, refer to page  33.
Alarm system*
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
▷ Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page 44.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.
▷ Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷ By sounding an acoustic alarm.
▷ By switching on the hazard warning system.
▷ By flashing the high beams. Arming and disarming the alarm
system
General information
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.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some country-specific versions.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second and release.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐
ard warning system flashes once.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Panic mode* Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.
▷ With Comfort Access: If you are carrying the
remote control with you, pull on the door
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Remote control
In the center armrest in the rear
Storage is possible in a vertical or horizontal po‐
sition in the center armrest.
Menu navigation
Press the but‐
ton
Function Operating concept as for the
front controller.
Turn the wheel: highlight a
menu item.
Press the center knob: con‐
firm the selection.
Pressing arrow keys corre‐
sponds to moving controller:
switching between panels.
Open the main menu.
Displays the previous menu.
Opens the "Options" menu.
Changes the station, track or
chapter.
Press and hold the button:
fast forward/reverse.
Adjusts the volume.
Switches the volume adjust‐
ment to the left/right. The transmission time of the remote control is
limited by law. To execute a function again,
press or turn the required button again.
Replacing the batteries
No rechargeable batteries
Do not use rechargeable batteries, as
damage may result from the substances in the
batteries.◀ 1.
Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐
row 1, and push forward, arrow 2.
2. Insert batteries of the same type.
3. Close the cover.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
Controls
Almost 
all functions can be operated in the same
manner as they are in the front. Special features
of operating the system in the rear are described
here.
Audio/video playback
Audio
Audio can be played back via rear entertainment
from any source in the vehicle.
Operation is the same as for the front audio play‐
back, refer to page  179.
Video
Video can be played back in the rear from the
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Rear entertainment 

Battery replacement, audio re‐
mote control 198 
Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐
ment 200 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  265 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32 
Battery, vehicle 265 
Before entering the car wash 271 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 140 
Blinds, sun protection 45 
Bluetooth audio 194 
BMW Apps  238 
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 193 
BMW Assist 234 
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  148 
BMW homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 258 
BMW Online 236 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140 
Brake assistant 98 
Brake assistant, adaptive  98 
Brake discs, breaking in  144 
Brake force display  97 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  97 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 263 
Brake lights, adaptive  97 
Brake pads, breaking in  144 
Braking, notes 145 
Breakdown assis‐ tance 266, 267 
Breaking in 144 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  81 
Bulb replacement  260 
Bulb replacement, front  261 Bulb replacement, rear 
263 
Bulbs and lamps  260 
Button, RES 107 
Button, Start/Stop 65 
Bypassing, refer to starting aid  267 
C
Calendar  228 
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 
Camera, backup camera  118 
Camera, care 273 
Camera, Side View  119 
Camera, Top View  120 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 140 
Car battery  265 
Car care products 272 
Care, displays  273 
Care, vehicle 272 
Cargo 146 
Cargo area lid  39 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140 
Cargo straps, securing cargo 147 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32 
Carpet, care  273 
Car wash 271 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 144 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 258 
CD/DVD  179 
CD/DVD player, rear  199, 204 
CDs, storing 186 
Cell phone  212 
Center armrest 139 
Center console 17 
Central locking system  35 
Central 
screen, refer to Control
Display  19 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7 
Changing parts  260  Changing wheels/tires 250 
Check Control 82 
Children, seating position  61 
Children, transporting safely 61 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 61 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 62 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 61 
Child-safety locks 64 
Child seat, mounting  61 
Child seats  61 
Chrome parts, care 272 
Cigarette lighter  134 
Cleaning, displays  273 
Climate control  125 
Climate control on head‐ liner 130 
Climate control wind‐ shield 145 
Clock 77 
Closing/opening from in‐ side 39 
Closing/opening via door lock 38 
Closing/opening with remote control 36 
Clothes hooks 140 
Collision warning 110 
Combination instrument  14 
Combination 
instrument, elec‐
tronic displays 16 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 70 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70 
Comfort Access 42 
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 103 
Computer 77 
Concierge service 235 
Condensation on win‐ dows 126 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 146 
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