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▷ The central locking system remains
unlocked.7.Press button 2.
Unlocking and opening doors
▷Press the button. The doors are un‐
locked. To open, pull the door han‐
dle above the armrest.▷Pull the door handle above the armrest
twice: the door is unlocked the first time and
opened the second time.
Locking
▷Press the button. The doors are
locked.▷Press the lock button of a door. To prevent
you from being locked out, the opened driv‐
er's door cannot be locked using the lock
button.
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.◀
Trunk lid Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance
when the trunk lid opens; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Opening from the inside
Press the button.
The trunk lid opens unless it has been
locked.
Opening from the outside
▷Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.▷ Press the button on the remote control
for approx. one second.
The trunk lid can be opened.
Closing
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.
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Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con‐
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 20.2.Remove the cover.3.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.4.Press the cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec‐
tion point or to your service center.
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 31.▷When the car's inclination changes, for in‐
stance if an attempt is made to jack it up and
steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing
away.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the high beams.Arming and disarming the 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.
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. one second.
Note the opening height of the trunk lid
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. Ensure that there is sufficient clearance
when the trunk lid opens; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
After the lid is closed, it is locked and monitored
again by the alarm system.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the remote control for at
least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 22.▷Insert the remote control all the way into the
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Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
The indicator lamp flashes continuously af‐
ter approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion
sensor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the ig‐
nition, but for no longer than approx. 5 mi‐
nutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.
Interior motion sensor
The interior of the car is monitored up to the
height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys‐
tem is activated together with the interior motion
sensor even if the hardtop is open. An alarm can
be triggered unintentionally by falling objects
such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unintentional
alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can be switched off together, such as in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.▷When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds after the vehicle is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues flashing.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
remain switched off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Power windows
General information Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for example,
cannot operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear;
otherwise, injuries may result.◀
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The window closes without pinch protec‐
tion.
Retractable hardtop
General information
Adhere to the following instructions:
▷It is advisable that you close the retractable
hardtop when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed hardtop protect the vehicle
interior against unanticipated weather dam‐
age, it also offers theft protection. However,
even when the hardtop is closed, valuables
should only be stored in the locked cargo
area.▷Do not attach roof rack systems to the re‐
tractable hardtop, and in particular do not
attach magnetic racks.▷Do not attach rack systems to the trunk lid,
and in particular do not attach magnetic
racks.▷When the retractable hardtop is operated,
the trunk lid swings back and up.
Before operating the retractable hardtop,
ensure that there is enough clearance, e.g.,
in tight parking spaces.▷If you open the hardtop while it is wet, e.g.,
after driving in the rain, water may drip into
the cargo area.
If necessary, remove items from the cargo
area beforehand to avoid water stains or
soiling.▷At temperatures below 14 ℉/-10 ℃, the re‐
tractable hardtop cannot be moved.
Do not touch the mechanism and keep the
opening path clear.
During opening and closing, do not reach into
the mechanism and keep children away from the
opening path of the retractable hardtop; other‐
wise, there is the risk of injury.◀
Only open or close the hardtop while the
vehicle is stationary.
Do not drive away until the hardtop movement
is completed. Driving when the hardtop is not
fully opened or not fully closed may result in
damage or injury.◀
Do not place objects on the retractable
hardtop.
Do not place any objects on the retractable hard‐
top or on the trunk lid; otherwise, they could fall
during movements of the retractable hardtop
and cause damage or injury.◀
Before opening and closing Always open or close the hardtop fully.
Do not let the hardtop stop in an inter‐
mediate position when opening or closing. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of personal injury
since the hardtop will be lowered automatically
after a few minutes.◀▷Observe the safety precautions above.▷Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.▷The vehicle should be parked on fairly level
ground. Excessive angle is indicated by a
lamp.▷Fold down the trunk cover and make sure it
engages, refer to the instructions below.▷Do not place any objects next to or on the
cargo area partition and close the storage
compartment on the left side of the cargo
area.▷Do not exceed the maximum loading height
under the cargo area partition; refer to the
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AdjustingVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems.
Sitting safely
The ideal seating position can make a vital con‐
tribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 38.▷Head restraints.▷Airbags, refer to page 73.
Seats
Note before adjusting Do not adjust the seat while driving
Never attempt to adjust the driver's seat
while driving.
The seat could respond with unexpected move‐
ment and the ensuing loss of vehicle control
could lead to an accident.◀
Do not incline the backrest too far to the
rear
Do not incline the backrest on the front passen‐
ger side too far to the rear during driving. Oth‐
erwise, there is the danger of sliding under the
safety belt in an accident. This would eliminate
the protection normally provided by the belt.◀
Also note the information on safety belt damage,
refer to page 39.
Adjusting manually
Forward/backward
Pull lever 1 and slide the seat to the desired po‐
sition.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forward
or back slightly to make sure it engages prop‐
erly.
Height
Pull lever 2 and apply your weight to the seat or
lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest tilt
Pull lever 3 and move the backrest to the desired
tilt.
Distance:
Adjust the backrest so that the head restraint is
as close as possible to the back of the head.
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Seat tilt
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat en‐
gages properly.
Thigh support
Pull the lever and move the thigh support for‐
ward or back.
Adjusting electrically
1Longitudinal direction2Height3Seat tilt4Backrest tilt
Lumbar support
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐
justed in such a way that it supports the lumbar
region of the spine.
The lower back and the spine are supported for
upright posture.
▷Press the front/rear section of the switch.
The curvature is increased/decreased.▷Press the upper/lower section of the switch.
The curvature is shifted up/down.
Backrest width
Change the width of the backrest using the side
wings to adjust the lateral support.
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Steering wheel
General information Do not adjust while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement
could result in an accident.◀
Adjusting1.Fold the lever down.2.Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐
tion.3.Fold the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back.
Do not use force to swing the lever back
up; otherwise, the mechanism will be dam‐
aged.◀
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
Press the button.
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The setting is automatically saved after approx.
10 seconds.
Connecting electrical devices
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the vehicle.◀
Sockets
In your BMW, when the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on, you can use electrical
devices such as a hand lamp, car vacuum
cleaner, etc., as long as one of the following
sockets is available. The total load of all sockets
must not exceed 140 Watt at 12 V. Avoid dam‐
aging the sockets by attempting to insert plugs
of unsuitable shape or size.
Cigarette lighter socket
Access to socket: remove the lighter from the
socket.
Under the center armrest
External audio device, refer to page 103.
In the passenger footwell
A socket is located on the left below the glove
compartment.
Trunk
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, the fol‐
lowing storage spaces can be found in the cargo
area:▷Rubber band for securing light objects▷Storage compartment.
To open: turn the lock to the left, see arrow, and
fold the cover up.
Enlarging the cargo area
When the hardtop is closed you can enlarge the
cargo area:
To do so, press the cargo area partition 1 up‐
ward.
Before opening the hardtop, pull the cargo area
partition 1 down until it engages in both guides
2.
Observe before opening and closing the
hardtop
▷Before moving the hardtop, ensure that
there are no objects on or next to the cargo
area partition; otherwise, parts of the hard‐
top may be damaged.▷Do not exceed the maximum loading height;
refer to the sticker in the trunk showing a line
indicating the maximum height.▷Do not use force to push down the cargo
area partition.◀
The retractable hardtop can only be opened if
the cargo area partition is in its lowermost posi‐
tion and engaged on both sides.
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