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on. This function is not available if the inte‐
rior light was switched off manually.▷The welcome light is switched on if this
function was activated.▷Exterior mirrors folded in using comfort
closing are folded out.▷Anti-theft system is switched off.▷The alarm system, see page 42, is dis‐
armed.
Press the button on the remote con‐
trol twice in direct succession.
When a door is opened, the window is lowered
further to make it easier to get in. This function
must be activated in the settings, see
page 41.
Comfort opening Keep the button on the remote control
pressed after unlocking.
The windows and Glass Roof are opened for as
long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Locking WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, it
cannot be unlocked from the inside in some
country versions.
If persons must remain in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time and are exposed to ex‐
treme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury or
life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.◀
The driver's door must be closed. Press the button on the remote control.
All doors, boot lid and fuel filler flap are locked.
Anti-theft system is switched on. It prevents
the doors from being able to be unlocked using
the locking buttons or the door openers.
The alarm system, see page 42, is armed.
Comfort closing Keep the button on the remote control
pressed after locking.
The windows and the Glass Roof are closed for
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Exterior mirrors are folded in.
WARNING
Body parts can be trapped during com‐
fort closing. Danger of injury. During comfort
closing, make sure that the area of movement
is free.◀
Switching on interior light and
courtesy light
With the vehicle locked, press the button
on the remote control.
The courtesy light is only switched on at dark.
This function is not available if the interior light
was switched off manually.
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds of locking, passenger compartment pro‐
tection and tilt alarm sensor of alarm system,
see page 43, are switched off. After locking,
wait 10 seconds before pressing the button
again.
Opening boot lid Press the button on the remote con‐
trol for approximately one second.
The boot lid opens, regardless of whether the
vehicle was locked or unlocked.
The boot lids swings rearwards and upwards
when opened. Make sure that there is suffi‐
cient space.
Depending on the equipment and country ver‐
sion it can be set whether the doors are also
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In some equipment versions, doors are also
unlocked if appropriate
To prevent the remote control from being
locked in, do not place the remote control in
the boot.
If the doors were not unlocked, the boot lid is
locked again as soon as it is closed.
Malfunction
Detection of the remote control by the vehicle
may be disrupted by the following circumstan‐
ces, amongst others:▷The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replacing the battery, see
page 33.▷Disruption of the radio link by transmission
masts or other equipment transmitting
powerful signals.▷Shielding of the remote control by metallic
objects.▷Disruption of the radio link by mobile tele‐
phones or other electronic devices in the
immediate vicinity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metallic objects or electronic devices.
If there is a malfunction, the vehicle can also be
unlocked and locked from the outside without
remote control, see page 37.
Without remote control
From outside WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside, it
cannot be unlocked from the inside in some
country versions.
If persons must remain in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time and are exposed to ex‐
treme heat or cold, there is a risk of injury or
life. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
when there is someone inside it.◀
ATTENTION
The door lock is firmly connected to the
door. The door handle can be moved. Pulling
the door handle when the integrated key is in‐
serted can damage the paint or the key. Dan‐
ger of damage to property. Pull out the
integrated key before pulling on the outer door
handle.◀
Unlock or lock the driver's door using the
integrated key, see page 32, in the door lock.
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.
Alarm system is triggered if the vehicle has
been unlocked using the door lock.
To end this alarm, unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or turn on the ignition, with
special ID of the remote control, see page 33,
as necessary.
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Boot lid is opened and doors are un‐
locked.
Acknowledgement signal of the
vehicle
Settings are saved in active profile, see
page 33.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Turn signals for lock/unl."
Automatic locking
Settings are saved in active profile, seepage 33.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Automatic relock"
The vehicle is locked automatically af‐
ter a short while if no door is opened.▷"Lock after driving away"
On driving off, the vehicle is locked au‐
tomatically.
Calling up seat, mirror setting
The last adjusted driver's seat and exterior mir‐
ror position is saved for the currently used re‐
mote control.
When the vehicle is unlocked, this position is
called up automatically if the function has been
enabled.
WARNING
Danger of trapping when moving the
seats. Danger of injury or damage to property.
Before making the setting, make sure that the
movement area of the seat is clear.◀
Adjustment procedure is interrupted:
▷By operating the switch or the seat adjust‐
ment.▷By touching a button of the seat and mirror
memory.
Enabling setting
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3."Last seat position autom."
Alarm system
PrincipleThe alarm system is triggered when the vehi‐cle is locked if:
▷A door, the bonnet or the the boot lid is
opened.▷Movements in the interior.▷The vehicle's incline changes, for instance
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing
away.▷There is an interruption in the power sup‐
ply from the battery.
The alarm system will respond briefly to unau‐
thorised attempts to access the vehicle as fol‐
lows:
▷Acoustic alarm.▷Switching on the hazard warning lights.
Arming and disarming
At the same time as unlocking and locking the
vehicle by remote control or Comfort Access
the alarm system is also disarmed or armed.
Door lock with alarm system armed Alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is
unlocked using the door lock.
Boot lid with alarm system armed The boot lid can be opened even with the
alarm system armed.
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On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and
monitored, as long as the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Indicator light on the rear-view mirror▷Indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is armed.▷Indicator light flashes after locking:
Doors, bonnet or boot lid are not closed
correctly. Correctly closed access points
are secured.
After ten seconds, the indicator light
flashes continuously. Interior protection
and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
If the access that is still open is closed then
the interior protection and tilt alarm sensor
are switched on.▷The indicator light no longer illuminates af‐
ter the vehicle has been unlocked:
No attempt has been made to tamper with
the vehicle.▷The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the ignition is switched on, but for no
longer than approximately five minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
Alarm system responds, for example, when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when
towing away.
Interior movement detector
To ensure perfect functioning, the windows
and Glass Roof must be closed.
Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement detector can be switched off together, for ex‐
ample in the following situations:▷In car washes.▷In two-level garages.▷During transport via motorail, car ferry or
trailer.▷When there are animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the button on the remote control
again within 10 seconds, as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
The indicator light illuminates for approxi‐
mately 2 seconds and then flashes again.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐
ment detector are switched off until the next
time the car is locked.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle with the remote control
or switch on the ignition, if necessary using
special ID of remote control, see page 33.▷For Comfort Access: completely grasp ei‐
ther front door handle when carrying re‐
mote control.
Power windows
Note WARNING
Unsupervised children or animals in the
vehicle can set the vehicle in motion and en‐
danger themselves or other road users, for ex‐
ample by the following actions:
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▷With persons with certain clothing, for ex‐
ample a coat.▷With external disruption to the ultrasound,
for example by passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷If the sensors are dirty, iced-up, damaged
or incorrectly adjusted.▷In certain weather conditions, for example
high humidity, rain, snowfall, extreme heat
or strong wind.▷With trailer noses and tow hitches of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.▷For higher, protruding objects, for example
projecting walls or loads.▷For objects with corners and sharp edges.▷For objects with fine surfaces or struc‐
tures, for example fences.▷For objects with porous surfaces.
Low objects already indicated, such as kerbs,
may enter the sensors' blind areas before or
after a continuous tone is given.
False alarms
Under the following conditions, PDC can issue
a warning although there is no obstacle in the
detection range:
▷In heavy rain.▷If the sensors are very dirty or covered with
ice.▷If the sensors are covered with snow.▷On rough road surfaces.▷On uneven ground, for example speed
bumps.▷In large, rectangular buildings with smooth
walls, for example underground car parks.▷In car washes.▷Due to dense exhaust gas.▷Due to other ultrasonic sources, for exam‐
ple sweeping machines, steam-jet cleaners
or neon lights.
The functional disruption is reported by an
alternating continuous tone between the
front and rear loudspeakers. As soon as
the disruption by other ultrasound sources
is no longer present, the system is fully
functional again.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is shown.
The recording area of the sensors is shown
hatched on the Control Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.
Surround view Principle
Surround view contains various camera assis‐
tance systems, providing support when park‐
ing, manoeuvring and exits and junctions with
poor visibility.
▷Rear-view camera, see page 133.▷Side view, see page 136.▷Top view, see page 137.
Rear-view camera
Principle The rear-view camera offers assistance when
reversing into a parking space or manoeuvring.
To achieve this, the area behind the vehicle is
displayed on the Control Display.
Notes WARNING
The system does not take your personal
responsibility from you when you are estimat‐
ing the traffic situation. Danger of accidents.
Adapt driving style to the driving conditions.
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General careVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
Washing the vehicle
General Regularly remove foreign bodied, for example,
leaves, with the bonnet opened in the area be‐
neath with windscreen.
Especially in winter, wash the car more fre‐
quently. Very high levels of dirt and spreading
salt can cause damage to the car.
Steam-jet cleaners and high-pressure
cleaners
Notes ATTENTION
When cleaning with high-pressure clean‐
ers, excessive pressure or excessive tempera‐
tures can damage various components. Dan‐
ger of damage to property. Ensure a sufficient
distance and do not spray for an extended pe‐
riod of time. Comply with the instructions for
the high-pressure cleaner.◀
Distances and temperature▷Maximum temperature: 60 ℃/140 ℉.▷Minimum distance to sensors, cameras,
seals: 30 cm, approx. 12 in.▷Minimum distance to the Glass Roof:
80 cm, approx. 31.5 in.
Automatic car washes.
Notes ATTENTION
Water can penetrate in the window area
due to high pressure washers. Danger of dam‐
age to property. Avoid high pressure wash‐
ers.◀
▷Textile car washes or systems using soft
brushes are preferable, to avoid damage to
the paintwork.▷Make sure the wheels and tyres are not
damaged by the conveying mechanism.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors, as they could
otherwise sustain damage due to the vehi‐
cle's width.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, see page 72, to
avoid unintentional operation of the wipers.▷In some instances, depending on the inte‐
rior movement detector of the alarm sys‐
tem, a false alarm may be triggered. Ob‐
serve the notes on avoiding false alarm,
see page 43.
ATTENTION
Excessively high guide rails in car
washes can damage parts of the body. Danger
of damage to property. Avoid washing bays or
car washes with guide rails more than 10 cm,
approximately 4 in high.◀
Entering a car wash
Follow the below steps so that the vehicle can
be driven into a vehicle wash:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, anti-lock braking sys‐ tem 123
Acceleration assistant, see Launch Control 77
Accessories and parts 8
Activation, airbags 106
Active M differential 126
Active Protection 120
Adaptive brake light, see Dy‐ namic brake lights 120
Adaptive Headlights 100
Adaptive M chassis 126
Additives, oil 187
Adjust headlights 102
After washing the car 209
Age of tyres 176
Airbags 104
Airbags, indicator/warning lamp 105
Airbag switch, see Key switch for front passenger air‐
bags 106
Air conditioning 144
Air distribution, manual 146
Air flow, automatic air condi‐ tioning 146
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 147
Air pressure, tyres 175
Alarm, false 43
Alarm system 42
All-season tyres, see Winter tyres 177
Alternative oil grades 187
Ambient lighting 103
Anti-freeze protection, washer fluid 73
Anti-lock braking system, ABS 123 Anti-theft alarm system, see
Alarm system 42
Anti-theft system, wheel studs 199
Anti-trap mechanism, glass Roof 46
Anti-trap mechanism, win‐ dows 44
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
grades 187
Aquaplaning 163
Around the centre con‐ sole 14
Around the headlining 15
Around the steering wheel 12
Arrival time 92
Ashtray 149
Attentiveness assistant 121
AUC, automatic air recircula‐ tion control 146
AUTO intensity 145
Automatic air condition‐ ing 144
Automatic air recirculation control, AUC 146
Automatic anti-glare control, see High-beam assis‐
tance 100
Automatic driving lights con‐ trol 99
Automatic locking 42
Automatic parking func‐ tion 56
AUTO program, automatic air conditioning 145
AUTO program, intensity 145
Auto Start Stop function 67
Average fuel consumption 91
Average speed 91
Axle load limit 215 Axle loads, weight 215
B Backrest contour, see Lum‐ bar support 50
Backrest width 50
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 206
Battery, vehicle 199
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing/towing 204
Belt holder 54
Belts, seat belts 52
Black ice, see Outside tem‐ perature warning 84
Blower, see Air flow 146
BMW Driver's Guide App 6
BMW homepage 6
BMW internet site 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 191
BMW M Technology 160
BMW Services 6
Bonnet 183
Boot lid closing 38
Boot lid, contactless open‐ ing 40
Boot lid, emergency re‐ lease 39
Boot lid via remote control 36
Boot, storage space 156
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder 155
Brake assist 123
Brake lights, adaptive 120
Brake lights, dynamic 120
Braking, information 163
Braking safely 163
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Displays, electronic, instru‐ment cluster 79
Disposal, coolant 190
Disposal, vehicle battery 200
Distance to destination 91
Distance warning, see PDC 131
Door key, see Remote con‐ trol 32
Door lock 37
Double clutch transmis‐ sion 74
Downhill gradients 164
Drinks holder, see Cu‐ pholder 155
Drivelogic 76
Drive Mode 75
Drive-off assistant 127
Drive programs, see Drive‐ logic 76
Driving Assistant, see Intelli‐ gent Safety 110
Driving dynamics, system states 86
Driving dynamic systems 86
Driving hints 163
Driving information, gen‐ eral 163
Driving information, running in 162
Driving into a car wash 208
Driving lane lines, rear-view camera 135
Driving lights control, auto‐ matic 99
Driving on racing tracks 161
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 123
Drying air, see Cooling func‐ tion 145
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 124
Dynamic brake lights 120
Dynamic Stability Control, DSC 124 E
EfficientDynamics 86
EfficientDynamics display 86
EfficientDynamics menu 86
Electrical Glass Roof 45
Electrical power windows 43
Electric steering wheel lock 57
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 79
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 185
Electronic Stability Program, ESP, see DSC 124
Emergency call 202
Emergency release, boot lid 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 172
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 33
Energy Control 86
Energy recuperation 86
Engine, automatic shut- off 67
Engine, automatic start-stop function 67
Engine compartment 182
Engine coolant 189
Engine Dynamics Control 78
Engine oil 185
Engine oil additives 187
Engine oil change 187
Engine oil filler neck 186
Engine oil grades, alterna‐ tive 187
Engine oil grades, suita‐ ble 187
Engine oil level, checking electronically 185
Engine oil temperature 84
Engine start 66
Engine start with malfunc‐ tion 33
Engine temperature 84 Entering letters and digits 23
ESP, Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 124
Exhaust system 163
Expanding the boot 151
Extended BMW Online serv‐ ices 6
Exterior mirror, automatically dimming 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External starting 203
Eye for towing, see Towing eye 206
Eyes for securing load 166
F Failure message, see Check control 80
False alarm 43
Fastening seat belts, see Seat belts 52
Fault displays, see Check control 80
Favourites buttons, iDrive 22
Filler neck for engine oil 186
Fine wood, care 210
First-aid kit 203
Flat tyre, warning lamp 108, 109
Flooding 163
Floor carpet, care 211
Fold-out position, windscreen wiper 72
Foot brake 163
Foot mats, care 211
Front airbags 104
Front-end collision warning with city braking func‐
tion 111
Front head restraints 54
Front lights 194
Front neck supports, see Head restraints 54
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