
Opening and closingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment
is also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control1Unlocking2Locking3Trunk lid4Panic mode, headl. courtesy delay feat.
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal
Profile, refer to page  31.
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page  189.
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷Driver's door.▷Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch for
separately securing the trunk lid, refer to
page  38.
Replacing the battery
1.Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.2.Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
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Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Switching on interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
Press the button on the remote control
with the vehicle locked.
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 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Switching on the headlamp courtesy
delay feature
Briefly press the button on the remote
control.
The duration can be set in the Control Display.
Opening the trunk lid Press the button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it was
previously locked or unlocked.
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available be‐
fore opening.
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.
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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.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some country-specific versions.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the ignition,
if necessary, by emergency detection of the re‐
mote control.
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.
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
handle.
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‐
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tainment and Communica‐
tion 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem  189 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  153 
Brake assistant  110 
Brake assistant, adaptive  110 
Brake discs, breaking in  158 
Brake force display  109 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  109 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  194 
Brake lights, adaptive  109 
Brake pads, breaking in  158 
Braking, notes  159 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  198, 199  
Breaking in  158 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  85 
Bulb replacement  192 
Bulb replacement, front   0 
Bulb replacement, rear  194 
Bulbs and lamps  192 
Button, RES  120 
Button, Start/Stop  58 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  199 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, backup camera  129 
Camera, care  206 
Camera, Side View  133 
Camera, Top View  131 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  153 
Car battery  196 
Car care products  204 
Care, displays  206 Care, vehicle  204 
Cargo  161 
Cargo area, enlarging  148 
Cargo area lid  37 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  154 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  162 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  30 
Carpet, care  205 
Car wash  203 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  158 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  189  
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  192 
Changing wheels  195 
Changing wheels/tires  180 
Check Control  74 
Children, seating position  54 
Children, transporting safely  54 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  54 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  55 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  54 
Child safety locks  57 
Child seat, mounting  54 
Child seats  54 
Chrome parts, care  205 
Cigarette lighter  147 
Cleaning, displays  206 
Climate control  140 Climate control wind‐
shield  159 
Clock  77 
Closing/opening from in‐ side  37 
Closing/opening via door lock  36 
Closing/opening with remote control  34 
Clothes hooks  153 
Collision warning  99, 101  
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  64 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  65 
Comfort Access  38 
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch  116 
Computer  81 
Condensation on win‐ dows  141 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  160  
Condition Based Service CBS  189 
Configure driving mode  116 
Confirmation signal  35 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion 
Control Display  16 
Control Display, settings  83 
Controller  16 
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility  110 
Convenient opening  34 
Coolant  188 
Coolant temperature  77 
Cooling function  142 
Cooling, maximum  141 
Cooling system  188 
Corrosion on brake discs  160 
Cruise control  124 
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