Opening and closingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment 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 con‐
trols with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car. Personal Pro‐
file, refer to page  31.
Information on the required maintenance is
stored in the remote control as well. Service
data in the remote control, refer to page  208
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote
control, 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  37.
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
positive side facing upwards.5.Press the cover closed.Seite 30ControlsOpening and closing30
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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 interfer‐
ence from external sources such as mobile
phones, metal objects, overhead power lines,
transmission towers, etc.
If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door 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 gov‐
erned 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 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.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and
the key.◀
In some country-specific versions, the alarm
system is triggered if the vehicle is unlocked
via the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐
tion, if necessary, by emergency detection of
the remote control.
In some vehicle equipment versions, only the
driver's door can be unlocked or locked via the
door lock.
Locking the doors and trunk lid at
once
To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:
1.With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐
ing the button for the central locking sys‐
tem in the interior.2.Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐
senger door.3.Lock the vehicle.Seite 35Opening and closingControls35
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Beverage holder, cu‐pholder  169 
Blinds, sun protection  42 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW Homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  208 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  181 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  169 
Brake assistant  117 
Brake assistant, adaptive  117 
Brake discs, breaking in  174 
Brake force display  114 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  114 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment  212 
Brake lights, adaptive  114 
Brake pads, breaking in  174 
Braking, hints  175 
Breakdown assis‐ tance  216, 217  
Breaking in  174 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  86 
Bulb replacement, front  210 
Bulb replacement, rear  212 
Button, RES  128 
Button, Start/Stop  58 
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting  217 
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  39 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  39 Calling up steering wheel ad‐
justment  39 
Camera, backup camera  139 
Camera, care  224 
Camera, Side View  144 
Camera, Top View  142 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  169 
Car battery  214 
Car care products  222 
Care, displays  224 
Care, vehicle  222 
Cargo  177 
Cargo area, enlarging  164 
Cargo area lid  36 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  170 
Cargo, securing  178 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  178 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol  30 
Carpet, care  224 
Car wash  221 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  174 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  208  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center console  14 
Center-Lock, see button for central locking  33 
Central locking system  33 
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display  16 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  7 
Changing parts  210 
Changing wheels  213 
Changing wheels/tires  199 
Check Control  76 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  205 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  223 
Cigarette lighter  162 
Cleaning, displays  224 
Climate control  152 
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass  175 
Climate control wind‐ shield  175 
Clock  79 
Closing/opening from in‐ side  36 
Closing/opening via door lock  35 
Closing/opening with remote control  34 
Clothes hooks  169 
Coasting  183 
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting  183 
Coasting with idling en‐ gine  183 
Collision warning with braking function  101 
Collision warning with City Braking function  104 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals  65 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  65 
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control  123 
Comfort Access  37 
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