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Convenient openingPress and hold this button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the remote
control is pressed.
Locking WARNING
For some country-specific variants, un‐
locking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
If people must spend a longer time in the vehi‐
cle while it is very hot or cold outside, there is
risk of injuries or danger to life. Do not lock the
vehicle from the outside when there are people
in it.◀
The driver's door must be closed. Press button on the remote control.▷All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are locked.▷The rear sliding visor is being closed.▷Anti-theft protection is switched on. It pre‐
vents the doors from being unlocked using
the lock buttons or the door opener.▷The alarm system, refer to page 69, is
armed.
Switching on exterior lighting
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
▷The interior lights are being switched on,
unless they were manually switched off.
Switching the interior lights on and off
manually, refer to page 133.▷In the dark, door handle lighting and Wel‐
come Light Carpet are switched on if these
functions were activated. For Settings, re‐
fer to page 67.If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-
theft warning system, refer to page 70, are
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore pressing the button again.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Opening the tailgate CAUTION
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back
and up. There is risk of property damage. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.◀
Press and hold button on the remotecontrol for approx. one second.
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the
vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.
To avoid locking it into the vehicle, do not
place the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐
locked. Create the settings, refer to page 67.
If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is
locked again as soon as it closes.
Switching on the headlight courtesy delay feature
Press button on the remote control.
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2.Guide one finger of the other hand from the
back under the lid, push the palpable re‐
lease outward and remove the lid.3.Unlock or lock the door lock using the
integrated key, refer to page 54.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control, if needed, through
emergency detection of the remote control, re‐
fer to page 55.
From the inside
Unlocking and locking
Via the buttons for the central locking system.
▷Pressing the button unlocks the
vehicle.▷Pressing the button locks the ve‐ hicle if the front doors are closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft
when locking.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening
▷Press the central locking system
button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle
above the armrest.
Doors
Automatic Soft Closing
To close the doors, push lightly.
It is closed automatically.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed on operating
the doors. There is risk of injuries. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during opening and closing.◀
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▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until drive readiness is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
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 when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:
▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐
trol, if needed, through emergency detec‐
tion of the remote control, refer to page 55.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying
the remote control on your person, grasp
the driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.
Power windows
Information WARNING
Unattended children or animals can
move the vehicle and endanger themselves
and traffic, e.g. with the following actions:
▷Pressing the Start/Stop button.▷Releasing the parking brake.▷Opening and closing of doors or windows.▷Shifting the selector lever into neutral.▷Using vehicle equipment.
There is risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Carry remote control along when exiting
and lock the vehicle.◀
Opening
▷Press the button 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
the switch again stops the motion.
See also: Convenient opening, refer to
page 61, via remote control.
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that the area of movement of the windows is
clear during opening and closing.◀
In order to prevent uncontrolled closing of the
windows, press the safety switch, e.g. if chil‐
dren or animals are carried in the rear.
Switching on and off Press button.
The LED lights up if the safety func‐
tion is switched on.
Roller sunblinds
General information The safety switch, refer to page 71, in the driv‐
er's door can be used to prevent children, e.g.,
from operating the roller sunblinds using the
switches in the rear.
BMW Touch Command The roller sunblinds can also be operated us‐
ing BMW Touch Command.
Information If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blinds after having activated them consecu‐
tively a number of times, the system is blocked
for a limited time to prevent overheating. Let
the system cool.
The roller sunblinds cannot be moved at low
interior temperatures.Roller sunblind in the rear window
Overview
Driver's door
Button for the roller sunblind in the
rear window.
Rear doors
Button for the roller sunblind in the
rear window.
Controls Press the button to open the closed
roller sunblind or to close the open
roller sunblind.
If the button is pressed again during the move‐
ment, the roller sunblind is moved in the oppo‐
site direction.
Hold the button down to operate the roller sun‐
blinds on the rear window and on the side win‐
dows at the same time.
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▷Reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Gentleman function
The concept The front passenger seat can be adjusted with
the switches of the driver's seat, e.g. to in‐
crease the legroom in the rear.
Overview
Gentleman function
Switching on
1. Press button. The LED lights up.2.Adjust the front passenger seat on your
own seat.
If needed, store the memory position, refer
to page 87, for the front passenger seat.
Switch off
Press button and hold until LED goes
out.
The function deactivates itself automatically
after some time.
BMW Touch Command
The front passenger seat can also be operated
using BMW Touch Command.
Rear seats
General information
The seats in the rear can be used using the
seat adjustment switch in the center armrest
or via BMW Touch Command.
Information WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when folding
down the center armrest in the rear. There is
risk of injuries. Make sure that the area of
movement of the center armrest is clear during
folding down.◀
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview1Resetting to standard position2Head restraint, shoulder support3Lumbar support4Folding the footrest out/in5Forward/backward, tilt6Backrest7Adjust front passenger seat
If the safety switch, refer to page 71, is
pressed, the seats cannot be adjusted.
Adjustments in detail
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Correct use of safety belts▷Wear the belt twist-free and as tight to
your body as possible over your lap and
shoulders.▷Wear the belt deep on your hips over your
lap. The belt may not press on your stom‐
ach.▷Do not wear the belt on your throat, rub it
on sharp edges, guide it or jam it in across
hard or fragile objects.▷Avoid thick clothing.▷Re-tighten the belt frequently upward
around your upper body.
Buckling the belt
General information
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in
the belt buckle.
Tensioning the safety belt
automatically
When the belt is closed, the driver's and pas‐
senger's belt straps are automatically tight‐
ened once after driving away.
Unbuckling the belt
1.Hold the belt firmly.2.Press the red button in the belt buckle.3.Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐
nism.Safety belt reminder for driver's seat and front passenger seat
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned correctly. The
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated
if objects are placed on the front passenger
seat.
Safety mode
In critical situations, e.g., during full brake ap‐
plication, the front safety belts tighten auto‐
matically.
If the situation passes without an accident oc‐
curring, the belt tension relaxes.
If the belt tension does not loosen automati‐
cally, stop the vehicle and unbuckle the belt
using the red button in the buckle. Fasten the
belt before continuing on your trip.
Damage to safety belts WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
may not be fully functional or fail in the follow‐
ing situations:▷Safety belts are damaged, soiled or
changed in any other way.▷Safety belt buckle is damaged or heavily
soiled.▷Belt tensioners or belt retractors were
modified.
Safety belts can be imperceptibly damaged in
the event of an accident. There is risk of inju‐
ries or danger to life. Do not modify safety
belts, safety belt buckles, belt tensioners, belt
retractors or belt anchors and keep them
clean. Have the safety belts checked after an
accident at the dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.◀
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Steering wheel
Information WARNING
Steering wheel adjustments while driving
can lead to unexpected steering wheel move‐
ments. Vehicle control could be lost. There is
risk of an accident. Adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is stationary only.◀
Power steering wheel adjustment
Adjusting
Move the steering wheel to the preferred
height and angle to suit your seating position.
Storing the position Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory, refer
to page 87.
Heated steering wheel
Overview
Heated steering wheel
Switching on/off Press button.▷On: the LED lights up.▷Off: the LED goes out.
If the trip is resumed within approx. 15 min,
steering wheel heating is automatically acti‐
vated again.
Seat, mirror, and steering
wheel memory
The concept Two different driver's seat, exterior mirror and
steering wheel positions can be stored per
profile, refer to page 58, and called up.
Information WARNING
Using the memory function while driving
can lead to unexpected seat or steering wheel
movements. Vehicle control could be lost.
There is risk of an accident. Only retrieve the
memory function when the vehicle is station‐
ary.◀
WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
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Overview
Front
Rear
Storing
1.Set the desired position.2. Press button. The writing on the
button lights up.3.Press desired button 1 or 2 while the LED
is lit. Lighting of the writing goes out.
Button was pressed inadvertently:
Press button again.
Lighting of the writing goes out.
Calling up settings
Comfort function
Press selected button 1 or 2.
The corresponding seat position is performed
automatically.
The procedure stops when a switch for adjust‐
ing the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.
The comfort function is not available on the
driver's seat while driving.
Safety mode While driving, a profile can be called up on the
driver's seat:
Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2 until
the adjustment procedure is completed.
BMW Touch Command The memory function can also be operated on
the front passenger seat and in the rear via
BMW Touch Command.
Massage function
The concept Depending on the program, the massage func‐
tion ensures relaxed muscles and better blood
circulation and can avoid fatigue.
General information
Eight different massage programs can be se‐
lected:▷Pelvis activation.▷Upper body activation.▷Full body activation.▷Back massage.▷Shoulder massage.▷Lumbar massage.▷Upper body training.▷Full body training.Seite 88ControlsAdjusting88
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