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Via
iDrive:1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4.Settings5.Priorities
for
telephony6.Select
the
required
device.7.Turn
the
Controller
to
set
the
priority
for
the
selected
mobile
telephone.
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Opening
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equipment
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
special
equipment
available
for
themodel
series.
It
may
therefore
describe
equipj
ment
and
functions
which
are
not
installed
in
your
vehicle,
for
example
on
account
of
the
opj
tional
equipment
selected
or
the
country
variant.
This
also
applies
to
safety-relevant
functions
and
systems.
Please
comply
with
the
relevant
laws
and
regulations
when
using
the
corresponding
functions
and
systems.
Vehicle
key
General
Depending
on
the
vehicle's
equipment,
two
vehij
cle
keys
or
one
vehicle
key
and
the
BMW
display
key
are
supplied.
Each
vehicle
key
contains
a
replaceable
battery.
Various
settings
are
possible
for
the
button
funcj tions,
depending
on
the
equipment
and
the
najtional-market
version.
A
driver
profile
with
personalised
settings
can
be
assigned
to
a
vehicle
key.
To
provide
information
on
maintenance
requirej
ments,
the
service
data
is
saved
in
the
vehicle
key.
To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,
take
it
with
you
whenever
you
leave
the
vehicle.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj
side
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock themselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannotbe
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Carry
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
thatyou
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
On
some
country
variants,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj
sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger
themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij
cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview1Unlocking2Locking
Standing
air
conditioning
via
Remote
Engine
Start\_ 2973To
open/close
the
boot
lid4Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Unlocking
General
The
vehicle's
response
when
unlocked
with
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xWhether
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are
unj
locked
with
the
first
press
of
the
button.'xWhether
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
acj knowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWhether
the
window
can
be
lowered
further to
make
it
easier
to
get
in.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
If
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap have
been
unlocked
due
to
the
settings,
pressthe
button
on
the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicle
access
points.
The
following
functions
are
also
carried
out:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
vej hicle
key,
this
driver
profile
is
activated
and
the
settings
saved
in
it
are
configured.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.'xFolded-in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
using
thebutton
in
the
interior,
they
are
not
folded
out
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWith
anti-theft
system:
The
anti-theft
system is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
isswitched
off.
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
twice
in
direct
succession
to
activate
comfort
entry.
Depending
on
the
settings,
the
window
is
lowj
ered
further
when
opening
a
door.
The
vehicle
is
operational
after
one
of
the
front doors
is
opened.
The
lighting
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambij ent
brightness.
Comfort
opening Keep
the
button
on
the
vehicle
keypressed
after
unlocking.
The
windows
open
for
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
remains
pressed.
Locking GeneralThe
vehicle's
response
when
locked
with
the
vejhicle
key
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xWhether
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
acknowljedged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on,
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'xWhether
the
headlight
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delay
feature
is
activated
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Locking
the
vehicle
1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.Press
the



button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
carried
out:
'xAll
the
doors,
the
boot
lid
and
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xWith
anti-theft
system:
The
anti-theft
system is
switched
on.
This
prevents
the
doors
frombeing
unlocked
using
the
locking
buttons
or
the
door
openers.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
locking,
the
vehicle
horn
sounds
twice.
In
this
case,
switch
off
the
drive-ready
state
using
start/
stop
button.
Comfort
closing Safety
note
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
comfort
closing
feature
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
the
comfort
closing
feaj
ture
is
operating,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
kept
clear.
Closing
Keep
the
button
on
the
vehicle
keypressed
after
locking.
The
windows
close
for
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
remains
pressed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in,
provided
that
they
were
not
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
was
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched on,
the
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.
Switching
on
the
interior
light
and
exterior
lights
With
the
vehicle
locked,
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
secj
onds
after
locking.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.
To
switch
the
interior light
on/off
manually,
see
page
180.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
lights,
see
page
176,
are
switched
on.
The
lighting
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambij
ent
brightness.
Boot
lid
General To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,
do
not
place
it
in
the
boot.
It
is
possible
to
set
whether
the
doors
are
unj locked
when
the
boot
lid
is
opened
with
the
vehij
cle
key.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
boot
lid
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
NOTE
The
boot
lid
swings
rearwards
and
upwards when
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
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OpeningPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
for
approximately
1
second.
On
some
equipment
versions,
the
doors
are
also unlocked
each
time.
Closing Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
until
the
boot
lid
has
closed.
Releasing
the
button
stops
the
closing
operation. If
the
doors
were
not
unlocked,
the
boot
lid
islocked
again
as
soon
as
it
is
closed.
Switching
on
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehijcle
key
for
approximately
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
headj
light
courtesy
delay
feature,
see
page
176.
Replacing
the
battery1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key,
see
page
90.2.Place
integrated
key
under
the
battery
comj
partment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
pry
off
the
cover
with
a
lever
motion
of
the
integrated
key,
arj row
2.3.Use
a
pointed
object
to
push
the
battery
inthe
direction
of
the
arrow
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
new
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
positive
side
facing
upwards.5.Press
the
cover
back
into
position.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
the
integrated
key
engages.
Dispose
of
old
batteries
at
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualified
Service
Partner
or
a
specialist
workshop
or
hand
them
in
to
an
authorised
colj lecting
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
Servj ice
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
another
qualij
fied
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workshop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced
by
a
Service
Partner
of
the
manufacturer
or
anj other
qualified
Service
Partner
or
an
authorised
workshop.
If
a
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
lost vehicle
key,
the
connection
to
this
vehicle
keymust
be
removed.
A
new
vehicle
key
can
then
beassigned
to
the
driver
profile.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
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It
may
be
difficult
for
the
vehicle
to
detect
the
vej
hicle
key
in
some
conditions,
including
the
following:'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
by
metallic
obj
jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metallic
objects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity
of
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
with
the
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for example
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
vehicle
key
is
located
in
the
immediatevicinity
of
the
wireless
charging
dock.
Place
the
vehicle
key
somewhere
else.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
integrated
key,
see
page
90.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
via
the
special
ID
feature
of
the
vehicle
key
Drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:1.Hold
the
rear
side
of
the
vehicle
key
against the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attenj
tion
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
poj
sition
of
the
vehicle
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
provisions
can
be
made
to
enable
a
vehicle to
be
opened
if
the
vehicle
key
has
accidentally
been
locked
inside
the
vehicle
'xThe
Remote
Services
of
the
BMW
Connecj
ted
app
can
be
used
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vej
hicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
of
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via
the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
call
centre.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract.
BMW
display
key
General
The
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addijtional
mechanical
key.
When
using
the
displaykey,
you
should
also
carry
the
mechanical
key,
for
example
in
your
wallet
or
purse.
The
mechanj ical
key
is
used
in
the
same
way
as
the
integrated
key,
see
page
90.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the
standard
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
also
available:
'xCall
up
status
of
doors
and
windows.'xCall
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'xCall
up
service
information.'xCall
up
range
with
the
available
fuel.'xWith
auxiliary
heating:
operate
auxiliary
heatjing.
Without
auxiliary
heating:
operate
independj
ent
ventilation.'xStanding
air
conditioning
via
Remote
Engine
Start
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj side
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.
Carry
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
you
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
On
some
country
variants,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj
sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a
result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehiclekey
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview1To
open/close
the
boot
lid2Unlocking3Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature4Locking5Display6Back7Switch
display
on/off8Micro-USB
charge
point
Reception
range
Number
of
available
functions
of
the
display
key depends
on
distance
to
vehicle.
'xIn
close
reception
range,
all
functions
of
the
display
key
are
available.'xIn
the
extended
reception
range,
the
status information
can
be
called
up.
With
auxiliary
heating:
auxiliary
heating
can
be
operated.
Without
auxiliary
heating:
independent
ventij
lation
can
be
operated.'xOutside
reception
range,
it
is
possible
to
disj
play
last
status
information
transmitted
from
vehicle.


Symbol
is
shown
on
the
display
if
one
of
the
buttons
is
pressed
outside
the
reception
range.
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DisplayGeneralDisplay
is
divided
into
the
status
bar
at
top,
inforj
mation
area
and
status
bar
at
bottom.
Upper
status
bar
Status
bar
at
top
shows
following
information:'x

/



vehicle
locked/vehicle
unlocked.'xTime
set
in
vehicle.'x

State
of
charge
of
the
battery
of
the
disj
play
key.
Information
area
In
the
information
area,
the
information
can
be
called
up
and
the
additional
functions
carried
out.
If
information
area
contains
more
than
one
page, page
indicators
are
displayed
under
information.


Indicator
for
current
side
is
filled
in.
Swipe
to
the
left
or
right
to
switch
between
the sides.
If
further
information
can
be
accessed
on
a
page, tap
on
the
corresponding
symbol.


Tap
symbol
below
the
display
to
return
to
the
higher-level
page.
Lower
status
bar
The
lower
status
bar
shows
whether
the
display
key
is
within
the
reception
range.
'xConnected:
the
display
key
is
located
in
the
reception
range.'xUpdated:
the
display
key
is
located
outside of
the
reception
range.
It
indicates
when
the
last
data
transfer
from
the
vehicle
took
place.
Switching
off/on
The
content
of
the
display
is
hidden
automatij
cally
after
a
brief
time
to
reduce
battery
power consumption.
Hide
the
information
shown
on
the
display
manj ually:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.
Show
content
on
the
display:1.Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.2.Next,
swipe
your
finger
from
the
bottom
to
the
top
to
cancel
the
screen
lock.
Switch
off
the
display
to
increase
the
battery
life:
1.Unlock
the
screen
if
necessary.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display
key
for
longer
than
4
seconds.3.OK
Switch
on
the
display:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
of
the
display
key.
Operating
principle There
are
four
main
menus
via
which
sub-menus
can
be
accessed.
Main
menuInformation/functionSecurity
information

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Status
of
the
doors.
Status
of
the
alarm
system.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time
and
reason
for
the
alarm
triggering.

Status
of
the
windows.Vehicle
informationMaintenance
displays
of
the
Condition
Based
Servj
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CBS.
Status
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Main
menuInformation/functionRange
informationRange
with
the
available
fuel.Preconditioning
settingWith
auxiliary
heating:
opj
erate
auxiliary
heating.
Without
auxiliary
heating:
operate
independent
ventij
lation.
Stationary
air
conditioning
via
Remote
Engine
Start.
Battery
of
the
display
key
General
Comply
with
the
following
notes:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery decreases,
the
display
is
automatically
switched
off.
The
battery
must
be
charged
so the
display
can
be
switched
on
again.
Funcj
tional
capability
of
standard
buttons
is
rej
tained
until
the
battery
is
completely
flat.'xCharge
the
battery
for
at
least
three
hours before
using
the
display
key
for
the
first
timeor
if
the
key
has
not
been
used
for
an
extenjded
period.'xThe
display
key
can
be
used
during
charging
via
the
USB
port.
If
the
battery
is
fully
disj charged,
it
can
take
some
time
before
the
display
key
can
be
used
again.'xDue
to
the
large
variety
of
USB
devices
availj
able
on
the
market,
operation
via
the
vehicle
cannot
be
ensured
for
every
charger.
The
charging
time
depends
on
the
charger
used.'xCharging
via
the
USB
port
can
cause
the
charger
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
Charging
in
the
wireless
charging
dock
cancause
the
dock
and
the
display
key
to
heat
up.
At
higher
temperatures,
a
reduction
in
the
charging
current
can
occur
due
to
the
displaykey;
in
exceptional
cases,
the
charging
procj ess
is
temporarily
interrupted.'xWhen
inserting
the
display
key
into
the
wirejless
charging
dock,
make
sure
there
are
no
objects
between
it
and
the
wireless
charging dock.
Safety
note
WARNING
When
charging
a
Qi-compatible
device
in
the
wireless
charging
dock,
any
metal
objects
locaj ted
between
the
device
and
the
dock
can
bejcome
very
hot.
If
storage
media
or
electroniccards,
for
example
smart
cards,
cards
with
magnetic
strips
or
cards
for
transmitting
sigj
nals,
are
placed
between
the
device
and
the
dock,
this
may
impair
card
function.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
material
damage.
When
chargj ing
mobile
devices,
make
sure
there
are
no
objjects
between
the
device
and
the
dock.
Charging
Via
USB
Connect
the
display
key
to
a
USB
port
using
the micro-USB
charging
connection.
In
the
centre
console
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
dock.2.Place
the
display
key
in
the
middle
of
the wireless
charging
dock
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Make
sure
that
the
display
is
pointing
upj
wards.3.Close
the
cover
of
the
dock.
Malfunction
General A
Check
Control
message
is
shown.
Detection
of
the
BMW
display
key
by
the
vehicle
may
be
disrupted
by
the
following
circumstanj
ces,
amongst
others:
'xThe
battery
of
the
display
key
is
flat.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
display
key
by
metallic
objjects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity.'xInterference
with
the
radio
transmission
caused
by
the
charging
of
mobile
devices,
for example
a
mobile
phone.
Do
not
transport
the
display
key
together
with
metallic
objects
or
electronic
devices.
If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
vehicle
can
be
unj
locked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
the
mej
chanical
key.
Switching
on
drive-ready
state
by
special
ID
of
the
BMW
display
key
The
drive-ready
state
cannot
be
switched
on
if the
display
key
has
not
been
detected.
If
this
happens,
proceed
as
follows:1.Hold
the
back
of
the
display
key
against
the
mark
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
attention
to the
display
in
the
instrument
cluster.2.If
the
display
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
display
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
poj sition
of
the
display
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If
the
charged
display
key
can
no
longer
be
switched
on,
or
the
display
no
longer
responds
to inputs,
the
display
key
can
be
reset.
Press
and
hold
the
following
buttons
on
the
disj
play
key
simultaneously
for
at
least
10
seconds
until
the
display
switches
off
and
on
again:
'x'x
Integrated
key
General
With
the
integrated
key,
the
driver's
door
can
beunlocked
and
locked
without
the
vehicle
key.
The
integrated
key
also
fits
in
the
glove
box. Use
the
integrated
key
to
operate
the
key
switch
for
front
passenger
airbags.
Safety
notes
WARNING
On
some
country
variants,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
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