In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk lid
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo area.
The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is
pushed closed.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle1."Settings"2."Door locks"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Retrieving the seat, mirror, and
steering wheel settings
The driver's seat, exterior mirror, and steering
wheel positions selected last are stored for the
currently used remote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Otherwise, people can be injured or objects
damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and steer‐
ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery may
be discharged or there may be interference from
external sources such as mobile phones, metal
objects, overhead power lines, transmission
towers, etc.
If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the
door lock using the integrated key.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
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 re‐
ceived, 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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Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the
buttons of the remote control or Comfort Ac‐
cess.
Unlocking
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corre‐
sponds to pressing the
button on the remote
control.
Locking
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with
your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the
button on
the remote control.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐
sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐
hicle.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press on the top half of the BMW emblem on the
trunk lid.
This corresponds to pressing the button
on the remote control.
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 is 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.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:▷Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.▷Movements in the vehicle.▷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, Comfort Access or at the
door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed
at the same time.
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Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐pholder 159
Brake assistant 118
Brake assistant, adaptive 118
Brake discs, breaking in 164
Brake force display 117
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 117
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 200
Brake lights, adaptive 117
Brake pads, breaking in 164
Braking, notes 165
Breakdown assis‐ tance 204, 205
Breaking in 164
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 91
Bulb replacement 198
Bulb replacement, front 0
Bulb replacement, rear 200
Bulbs and lamps 198
Button, RES 128
Button, Start/Stop 63
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 206
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 137
Camera, care 214
Camera, Side View 141
Camera, Top View 139
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 159
Car battery 202
Car care products 211
Care, displays 214
Care, vehicle 211
Cargo 167
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area partition 46
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 160 Cargo straps, securing
cargo 168
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 213
Car wash 210
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 165
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 195
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 198
Changing wheels 201
Changing wheels/tires 186
Check Control 80
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 213
Cigarette lighter 155
Cleaning, displays 214
Climate control 148
Climate control wind‐ shield 165
Clock 83
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 37 Closing/opening with remote
control 34
Collision warning 107, 109
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 70
COMFORT+ program, Driving Experience Switch 124
Comfort Access 39
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 124
Computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 149
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 166
Condition Based Service CBS 195
Configure driving mode 124
Confirmation signal 36
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 90
Controller 16
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 118
Convenient closing 35
Convenient opening 35
Convertible, convertible top 43
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 149
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate control 149
Convertible top 43
Convertible top, care 212
Convertible top, cargo area partition 46
Convertible top, emergency operation 46
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