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criterion
support
trip
planning
using
publictransportation.'xRange
map
indicates
the
action
range
on
thenavigation
map,
refer
to
Integrated
Owner'sManual.'xCharging
assistant
under
Points
of
Interest
innavigation,
helps
to
find
and
possibly
includea
public
charging
station
in
the
desired
route,refer
to
Integrated
Owner's
Manual.
During
driving
'xGeneral
driving
tips,
refer
to
page
201,
for
in#j
creasing
the
range.'xUse
the
eDRIVE
system
efficiently,
refer
to
page
194,
for
an
optimized
driving
style.'xECO
PRO
Driving
style
analysis,
refer
to
page
204,
for
Driving
style
analysis.'xECO
PRO
and
ECO
PRO+,
refer
to
page
202,
driving
mode
for
increasing
the
range.'xDisplay
of
the
consumption
history,
refer
to page
112.'xDisplay
of
secondary
functions
and
the
po#j
tential
range,
refer
to
page
112.
After
the
trip
'xCharge
vehicle,
refer
to
page
206,
and
plan
next
trip.'xPrepare
for
long
downtimes,
refer
to
page
258.
BMW
Connected
App
The
Connected
app
provides
mobility-basedservices
and
applications.
Safety
of
the
high-voltage
system Follow
the
information
on
safety,
refer
topage
62.
Long-term
vehicle
storage
Observe
the
information
on
vehicle
storage
and
for
longer
idle
periods,
refer
to
page
258.
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Safety
of
the
high-voltage
systemSafety
of
the
high-voltagesystem
Working
on
the
vehicle
DANGER
Improperly
performed
work,
in
particular
main#j
tenance
and
repair
on
the
high-voltage
system and
the
carbon
body
as
well
as
accessories
ret#j
rofits,
can
lead
to
electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury,
fire
and
danger
to
life.
Have
work
on the
vehicle,
in
particular
maintenance
and
re#jpair,
performed
by
an
authorized
BMW
i
deal#jer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
servicecenter
or
repair
shop.
Contact
with
water
The
high-voltage
system
is
typically
safe
even
in
the
following
example
situations:
'xWater
in
the
floor
area,
for
instance
after
a rainstorm
when
the
window
was
kept
open.'xVehicle
is
in
water
but
only
up
to
the
allowed
height.'xFluid
escapes
in
the
cargo
area.
Automatic
deactivation
If
an
accident
occurs,
the
high-voltage
system
is
switched
off
automatically
to
prevent
risk
of
dan#j
ger
to
occupants
and
other
traffic.
Read
the
information
on
What
to
do
after
an
ac#j
cident,
refer
to
page
251.
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Opening
and
closingVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series.
It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Vehicle
key
General
information
The
vehicle
is
supplied
with
two
vehicle
keys
with
integrated
key.
Each
vehicle
key
contains
a
replaceable
battery,
refer
to
page
66.
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
country
ver#j sion,
various
settings,
refer
to
page
76,
can
be
configured
for
the
button
functions.
A
personal
driver
profile,
refer
to
page
73,
for
each
vehicle
key
is
stored
in
the
vehicle.
To
provide
information
on
maintenance
require#j ments,
the
service
data
is
stored
in
the
vehiclekey,
refer
to
page
244.
To
prevent
possible
locking
in
of
the
vehicle
key,
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exiting
the vehicle.
Safety
information
WBSning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
WBSning
Unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#jtures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lockthe
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
WBSning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
win#j
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
ve#j hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exit#j
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview1Unlocking2Locking3Unlocking
the
tailgate4Panic
mode
UnlockingPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Depending
on
the
settings,
refer
to
page
76,
the
following
access
points
are
unlocked:
'xDriver's
door.
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
again
to unlock
the
other
vehicle
access
points.'xAll
doors
and
tailgate.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:
'xUnlocking
is
confirmed
by
the
turn
signalsand
the
horn.
This
function
must
be
activated
in
the
settings,
refer
to
page
76.'xThe
settings
stored
in
the
driver
profile,
refer
to
page
73,
are
applied.'xThe
interior
lights,
refer
to
page
128,
are
switched
on,
unless
they
were
manually
switched
off.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
welcome
light
and
pathway
lighting,
refer
to
page
125,
are
switched
on.'xExterior
mirrors
folded
through
convenient
closing
are
folded
open.'xThe
alarm
system,
refer
to
page
77,
is
switched
off.The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehi#jcle
key
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
are
opened,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is pressed.
Locking1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
'xAll
doors
and
the
tailgate
are
locked.'xLocking
is
confirmed
by
the
turn
signals
and
the
horn.
This
function
must
be
activated
in the
settings,
refer
to
page
76.'xThe
alarm
system,
refer
to
page
77,
is
switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
you
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
horn
honks twice.
In
this
case,
the
drive-ready
state
must
beswitched
off
by
means
of
the
Start/Stop
button.
With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
WBSning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
surethat
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehiclekey
in
the
area
close
to
the
vehicle.
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The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
are
closed,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in
when
the
hazard
warning
flashers
are
switched
on.
Switching
on
interior
lights
and
courtesy
light
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
with
the
vehicle
locked.
This
function
is
not
available,
if
the
interior
lights
were
switched
off
manually.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient brightness.
After
locking,
wait
10
seconds
before
pressing
the
button
again.
Tailgate General
information
To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle, do
not
place
the
vehicle
key
in
the
cargo
area.
Depending
on
the
vehicle
equipment
and
coun#j
try
version,
it
is
possible
to
specify
whether
the doors
are
also
unlocked
when
unlocking
using
the
vehicle
key.
To
perform
settings,
refer
to page
76.
Safety
information
WBSning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the tailgate.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
thatthe
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
WBSning
The
tailgate
pivots
out
when
it
opens.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
tailgate
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
Sharp-edged
or
pointed
objects
can
hit
the windows
and
heat
conductors
while
driving. There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Coverthe
edges
and
ensure
that
pointed
objects
do
not
hit
the
windows.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
The
tailgate
is
unlocked
and
can
be
swung
up#j ward.
Panic
mode
You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
your#j
self
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
Replacing
the
battery
1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key,
refer
to
page
68.2.Place
the
integrated
key
underneath
the
bat#j
tery
compartment
cover,
arrow
1,
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with
a
lever
movement
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Push
battery
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
us#j
ing
a
pointed
object
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
posi#j tive
side
facing
up.5.Press
the
cover
closed.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
it
engages.
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
serv#j
ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Malfunction
General
information
A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
mal#j
function
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
For
replacing
the
battery,
refer
to
page
66.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
transmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
ob#j jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
mo#j
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
di#j
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
charg#j
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
be
unlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
68.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on
via emergency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
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Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:1.Hold
the
vehicle
key
with
its
tip
against
the
marked
area
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
at#j tention
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
clus#jter.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
sec#j
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
recognized,
slightly change
the
position
of
the
vehicle
key
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
precautions
can
be
taken
to
be
able
to
open
a
vehicle
with
an
accidentally
locked
in
ve#j hicle
key
'xThe
options
provided
by
the
Remote
Serv#j
ices
of
the
BMW
Connected
app
include
the
ability
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vehicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connected#j
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Call
Center.
An
active
BMW
ConnectedDrive
contract
isrequired.
Integrated
key
General
information
The
driver's
door
can
be
locked
and
unlocked
without
the
vehicle
key
using
the
integrated
key.
Safety
information
WBSning
Unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehi#j
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
tempera#j tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
NOTICE
The
door
lock
is
permanently
joined
with
the door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
When pulling
the
door
handle
with
the
integrated
keyinserted,
paint
or
the
integrated
key
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#jerty.
Remove
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
the
outside
door
handle.
Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
Locking/unlocking
via
the
door
lock
1.Remove
lid
on
the
door
lock.
To
do
this,
slide
the
integrated
key
into
the opening
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or
lock
the
door
lock
using
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
Alarm
system
The
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehi#j
cle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
The
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
isopened,
if
the
vehicle
has
been
unlocked
via
the
door
lock.
Buttons
for
the
central
locking system
General
information
In
the
event
of
a
severe
accident,
the
vehicle
is automatically
unlocked.
The
hazard
warning
sys#j
tem
and
interior
lights
come
on.
Overview
Buttons
for
the
central
locking
system.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
doors
closed.
The
vehicle
is
not
secured
against
theft
when locking.
Unlocking Press
the
button.
The
vehicle
locks
automatically
after
you
drive
off.
Opening'x

Press
button
to
unlock
the
doors
to#j
gether,
and
then
pull
the
door
handle
above
the
armrest.'xPull
the
door
opener
on
the
door
to
be opened.
The
other
door
remain
locked.
Rear
doors
General
information
Before
exiting
the
vehicle,
make
sure
that
the
front
safety
belt
is
completely
wound
up.
Overview
The
door
openers
are
located
on
the
inside,
nextto
the
front
safety
belts.
Opening
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the
corresponding
front
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reach
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door's
handle
fold
thefront
seat's
backrests,
refer
to
page
83,
down.
Closing
When
closing,
make
sure
that
the
corresponding
front
door
is
far
enough
open.
Comfort
Access
Concept
The
vehicle
can
be
accessed
without
operating the
vehicle
key.
Carrying
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
e.g.,
in
your
pants
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
detects
the
vehicle
key when
it
is
in
close
proximity
or
in
the
car's
inte#jrior.
General
information
Comfort
Access
supports
the
following
func#j
tions:
'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle.'xConvenient
closing.'xOpen
the
tailgate.
Functional
requirements
'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outside
of
the
vehicle
near
the
doors.'xThe
next
unlocking
and
locking
cycle
is
not
possible
until
after
approx.
2
seconds.Unlocking
Grasp
the
door
handle
on
the
driver's
or
front passenger
door
completely.
This
corresponds
to
pressing
the
button




on
the
vehicle
key.
Locking
Touch
the
surface
on
the
door
handle
of
the
driv#j
er's
or
front
passenger
door
with
your
finger
for
approx.
1
second
without
grasping
the
door
han#j dle.
This
corresponds
to
pressing
the
button




on
the
vehicle
key.
Convenient
closing
Safety
information
WBSning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be
jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Seite
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and
closing70
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for
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