
Operating from the outside▷Via the remote control.▷Via the door lock.▷In cars with Comfort Access, via the door
handles on the driver's and front passen‐
ger sides.
The following takes place simultaneously
when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐
mote control:
▷The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.▷The alarm system is armed or disarmed,
refer to page  39.
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system,
refer to page  35.
If the vehicle is locked from the inside, the fuel
filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the central locking system unlocks automatically.
The hazard warning system and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from
the outside
Using the remote control
General information 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.◀
Unlocking
  Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.
The welcome lamps, interior lamps, and cour‐
tesy lamps are switched on.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Unlock button:"4.Select the desired function:▷"All doors"
  The entire vehicle is unlocked.
▷"Driver's door only"
  Only the driver's door and the fuel
filler flap are unlocked. Pressing again
unlocks the entire vehicle.
Convenient opening
  Press and hold the button on the remote
control.
The windows and the panoramic glass sunroof
open.
Locking
  Press the button on the remote con‐
trol.
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.◀
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Switching on the interior lamps and
courtesy lamps
  Press the button on the remote con‐
trol 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.
Unlocking tailgate
  Press the button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second and release.
The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked or unlocked.
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
To avoid locking yourself out of the vehicle, do
not place the remote control into the cargo
area. The tailgate is locked again as soon as it
is pushed closed.
Before and after each trip, check that the tail‐
gate has not been inadvertently unlocked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Flash when lock/unlock"Retrieving the seat and mirror settings The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐
rently in use.
When the vehicle is being unlocked, these po‐
sitions are automatically retrieved if the setting
is 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. Failure to do so could cause injury to
persons or damage to objects behind the seat
as a result of a rearward movement of the
seat.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐
ory is pressed.
Selecting automatic activation
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
Malfunctions
Local radio waves may interfere with the re‐
mote control.
In this case, unlock and lock the car at the door
lock with the integrated key.
In vehicles without an alarm system or Comfort
Access, only the driver's door can be unlocked
and locked using the integrated key in the door
lock.
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If the car can no longer be locked with a re‐
mote control, the battery in the remote control
is discharged. Use the remote control during
an extended drive in order to recharge the bat‐
tery, refer to page  30. The remote control for
Comfort Access contains a battery that may
need to be replaced, refer to page  38.
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
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 inter‐
ference, 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.
Using the door lock
General information
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.◀
In some market-specific versions, the alarm
system, refer to page  39, is triggered if the
vehicle is unlocked via the door lock.
To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or insert the remote control into
the ignition lock all the way.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be locked via the door lock.
Locking the doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tailgate all at once
To lock all doors, the fuel filler flap, and the tail‐
gate at once:1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior, refer to page  35.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door, refer to page  35.3.Lock the vehicle.▷Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or▷Press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door
from the outside.
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, unlock or
lock the driver's door using the integrated key
in the door lock.
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Alarm systemThe conceptThe vehicle alarm system responds to:▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle: interior motion
sensor, refer to page  40.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or tow the car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷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 systemUnlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some market-specific versions.
To stop this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or switch on the ignition.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.
  Press the button on the remote control.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again by the alarm system. The haz‐
ard warning system flashes once.
In some market-specific versions, the tailgate
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Switching off the alarm▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol, refer to page  32.▷Insert the remote control all the way into
the ignition lock.
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 tailgate 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 is not active.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Panic mode
In dangerous situations, trigger the alarm sys‐
tem:
  Press the button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Tilt alarm sensorThe 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 For the sensor to function properly, the win‐
dows and panoramic glass sunroof must be
closed.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following 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 flashes continuously.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor remain switched off until the vehicle is
locked again.
Power windows General information Take the remote control with youTake the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐
ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐
jure themselves.◀
Opening
▷  Press the switch to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.▷  Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
Closing Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
sure that the closing path of the window is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀
▷  Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
held.▷  Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically.
Pressing the switch stops the motion.
Convenient operation via the remote control,
refer to page  32.
Convenient closing, refer to page  37, with
Comfort Access.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  97 
Accident, refer to Emergency Request, initiating  257 
Acoustic signal, refer to Check Control  80 
Activated charcoal filter with automatic climate con‐
trol  111  
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  96 
Adaptive Light Control  84 
Additional telephone  196 
Additives, coolant  246 
Additives, engine oil  245 
After washing vehicle  264 
Airbags  88 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  91 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated air mode  110 
Air conditioning mode– Automatic climate con‐
trol  108– Ventilation  111
Air distribution
– Automatic 109– Manual 109
Air drying, refer to Cooling
function  110 
Air flow rate  110 
Airing, refer to Ventila‐ tion  111 
Air pressure, refer to Tire in‐ flation pressure  232 
Air supply
– Automatic climate con‐
trol  108– Ventilation  111Air vents– Refer to Ventilation  111
Alarm system 39 
Alarm system
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms  40– Ending an alarm  39– Interior motion sensor  40– Tilt alarm sensor 40
All around the headliner  17 
ALL program  110 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  240 
All-wheel drive, refer to xDrive  99 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  114 
AM/FM station  166 
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions  155 
Antifreeze, coolant  246 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  65 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  97 
Anti-slip control, refer to Dy‐ namic Stability Control
DSC  97 
Anti-theft protection  32 
Appointments  214 
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights  270 
Approved engine oils  245 
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights  270 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest  124 
Arrival time, refer to Com‐ puter  74 
Ashtray  117 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐
tance  258 
Assistance with driving off, refer to Drive-off assis‐
tant  100 
Assistance with starting en‐ gine, refer to Jump-start‐
ing  258  
Audio device, external  124 
Audio playback  175 
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth  187 
Automatic– Air distribution  109– Air flow rate 109
Automatic car wash  263 
Automatic climate control
– Automatic air distribu‐
tion  109
Automatic, cruise control  101 
Automatic Curb Monitor  49 
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Function  59 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol  83, 84  
Automatic recirculated air control  110 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic  65, 68  
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
– Interlock  65– Kickdown  66, 68– Overriding selector lever
lock  67
AUTO program with auto‐
matic climate control  109 
AUX-IN port  124, 184  
Average fuel consumption  73 
Average fuel consumption
– Setting the units  75
Average speed 73 
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Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ant  246  
Engine oil, adding  245 
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils  245 
Engine oil, alternative oil types  245 
Engine oil, BMW maintenance system  247 
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments  78 
Engine oil, checking the level  243 
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity  271 
Engine oil temperature  72 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  245 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  245 
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature  72 
Engine start, assistance  258 
Engine, starting  58 
Engine, starting– Comfort Access  37
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button  57 
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop button  57 
Engine, switching off  59 
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption  72 
Equalizer  164 
Equipment, interior  113 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  97 
Exchanging wheels/tires  239 
Exhaust system  130 
Exterior mirrors  49 
Exterior mirrors, adjusting  49 
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming  50 
Exterior mirrors, automatic
heating  50 
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out  50 
External audio device  124 
External devices  184 
External temperature dis‐ play  71 
External temperature display– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure  75– On computer  75
External temperature warn‐
ing  71 
Externel temperature dis‐ play  71 
Eyes for securing cargo  135 
F
Fader  164 
Failure messages, refer to Check Control  80 
False alarm
– Avoiding unintentional
alarms  40– Ending an alarm  39
Fastening safety belts, refer
to Safety belts  46 
Fault messages, refer to Check Control  80 
Filling capacities  271 
Filter
– Refer to Microfilter/acti‐
vated-charcoal filter with
automatic climate con‐
trol  111
Fine wood, care  265 
First aid kit  258 
Fitting for towing  262 
Flashing when locking/ unlocking  33 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  91 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM, snow chains  241 
Flat tire, run-flat tires  240 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor TPM  93 
Flat tire, warning lamp  92, 94  
Flat tire, wheel change  254 
Flooding, refer to Driving through water  131 
Floor carpet, care  265 
Floor mats, care  265 
FM/AM station  166 
Fog lamps  86 
Fog lamps, indicator lamp  86 
Foldable rear seat back‐ rest  118 
Foot brake  131 
Footwell lamps, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps  87 
For your own safety  6 
Four-wheel drive, refer to xDrive  99 
Front airbags  88 
Front fog lamps  86 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  91 
Fuel  230 
Fuel– Refer to Average fuel con‐
sumption  73
Fuel, additives  230 
Fuel, average consump‐ tion  73 
Fuel cap  228 
Fuel cap, closing  228 
Fuel consumption display
– Average fuel consump‐
tion  73
Fuel consumption display,
current fuel consump‐
tion  72 
Fuel-efficient driving, refer to Current fuel consump‐
tion  72 
Fuel filler flap, closing  228 
Fuel filler flap, opening  228 
Fuel filler flap, unlocking in case of an electrical mal‐
function  229 
Fuel gauge  72 
Fuel, saving  137 
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Tachometer  72 
Tailgate– Comfort Access  37– Emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually  36– Opening from the inside  36– Opening from the out‐
side  36– Opening manually  36– Remote control 33
Tail lamp, bulb replace‐
ment  254 
Tail lamps  253 
Tail lamps
– Bulb replacement  253, 254
Tank gauge, refer to Fuel
gauge  72 
Tasks  215 
Technical changes, refer to Safety  6 
Technical data  270 
Telephone  196 
Telephone, adjusting the vol‐ ume  200 
Telephone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  124 
TeleService  221 
Temperature
– Automatic climate con‐
trol  109– Changing the unit of meas‐
ure  75
Temperature, coolant, refer to
Coolant temperature  72 
Temperature display
– External temperature  71– External temperature warn‐
ing  71– Setting the unit  75
Temperature, engine oil  72 
Temperature warning  71 
Text messages  212 
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system  39 
Thigh support adjustment  45 
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp  254 
Tilting the passenger side mirror  49 
Time– Setting the time  75– Setting the time zone  76
Tire age 237 
Tire identification marks  237 
Tire inflation pressure  232 
Tire inflation pressure, check‐ ing  232  
Tire pressure monitor, refer to Flat Tire Monitor  91 
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  93 
Tire Quality Grading  237 
Tires
– Inflation pressure  232
Tires, breaking in 130 
Tires, changing  239 
Tires, condition  238 
Tires, damage  239 
Tire size  237 
Tires, minimum tread  238 
Tires, retreaded tires  240 
Tires, run-flat tires  240 
Tires, storage  240 
Tire tread  238 
Toll roads, route  153 
Tone  164 
Tool kit, refer to Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit  249 
Tools, refer to Onboard vehi‐ cle tool kit  249 
Tow bar  261 
Tow fitting  262 
Towing  260 
Towing another vehicle  260 
Towing, being towed  260 
Towing with automatic trans‐ mission  260 
Town/city, navigation  145 
Tow rope  261 
Tow-starting  260, 262  
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor  93 
Traction control  98 
Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion  157 
Transmission– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic  65– Overriding selector lever
lock in case of automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic  67
Transmission, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic  68 
Transmission lock
– Refer to Changing selector
lever positions  66– Refer to P Park  66
Transmission positions, auto‐
matic transmission with
Steptronic  68 
Transporting children safely  52 
Treble, tone  164 
Trip computer, refer to Dis‐
plays on the Control Dis‐
play  74 
Trip-distance counter, refer to Trip odometer  71 
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion  62 
Trip odometer  71 
Trips, planning  151 
Trunk, refer to Cargo area  118 
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions  270 
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control  84 
Turn signal
– Indicator/warning lamp  14
Turn signals 62 
Turn signals
– Bulb replacement  253– Bulb replacement, front  253
Turn signals, triple turn signal
activation  62 
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