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Opening and closing

Integrated key

Vehicle 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.

Press the button on the back of the remote

control, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.

Remote control/key

Buttons on the remote control

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷

Driver's door.

Glove compartment on the front passenger

side.

The front passenger glove compartment con‐

tains a switch for separately securing the trunk

lid, refer to page 39.

Replacing the battery

1

2

3

4

Unlocking

Locking

Opening the trunk lid

Panic mode in alarm system

General information

The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐

trols with keys.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control.

Every remote control contains a replaceable

battery.

2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.

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 33.

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.

Information on the required maintenance is

stored in the remote control as well. Service

data in the remote control, refer to page 207

5. Press the cover closed.

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Take the used battery to a recycling

center or to your service center.

Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while

pressing the brake.

Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check

Control message appears, hold the remote

control, as shown, against the marked area on

the steering column and press the Start/Stop

button within 10 seconds while pressing the

clutch pedal.

New remote controls

You can obtain new remote controls from your

service center.

Loss of the remote controls

Lost remote controls can be blocked by your

service center.

Personal Profile

Emergency detection of remote

control

The concept

You can set several of your vehicle's functions

to suit your personal needs and preferences.

It is possible to switch on the ignition or start

the engine in situations such as the following:

▷

The settings are automatically saved in the

profile currently activated.

▷

Interference of radio transmission to re‐

mote control by external sources.

▷

The remote control used is detected when

the vehicle is unlocked and the stored pro‐

file is called up.

▷

Discharged battery in the remote control.

Interference of radio transmission by mo‐

bile devices in close proximity to the re‐

mote control.

▷

Your personal settings will be recognized

and called up again even if the vehicle has

been used in the meantime by someone

else with another remote control.

▷

Interference of radio transmission by

charger while charging items such as mo‐

bile devices in the vehicle.

The individual settings are stored for three

Personal Profiles and one guest profile.

A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐

tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start

the engine.

Transmitting the settings

Your personal settings can be taken with you

to another vehicle equipped with the Personal

Profile function. For more information, contact

your service center.

Starting the engine with emergency

detection of the remote control

The settings are transmitted as follows:

▷

Via the USB interface for data transfer.

BMW Online.

Automatic transmission: if a corresponding

Check Control message appears, hold the re‐

mote control, as shown, against the marked

area on the steering column and press the

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Profile management

Exporting profiles

Most settings of the active profile and the

saved contacts can be exported.

Opening the profiles

A different profile can be called up than the

one associated with the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

This can be helpful for securing and retrieving

personal settings, before delivering the vehicle

to a workshop for example.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

3. Select a profile.

3. "Export profile"

Called up profile is assigned to the remote

control being used at the time.

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

Renaming profiles

1. "Settings"

Using the guest profile

The guest profile can be used to make individ‐

ual settings without affecting the three Per‐

sonal Profiles.

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Rename current profile"

This can be useful for drivers who are using

the vehicle temporarily and do not have their

own profile.

Resetting profiles

1. "Settings"

The settings of the active profile are reset to

their default values.

2. "Profiles"

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Guest".

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

4. Create the settings.

Note: the guest profile cannot be renamed.

The current profile is selected.

3. Open "Options".

4. "Reset current profile"

Display profile list during start

The profile list can be displayed during each

start for selecting the desired profile.

Importing profiles

Existing settings and contacts are overwritten

with the imported profile.

1. "Settings"

2. "Profiles"

1. "Settings"

3. Open "Options".

4. "Display user list at startup"

2. "Profiles"

3. "Import profile"

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be

stored in a profile.

4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"

USB interface: "USB device"

▷

Collision warning: warning time.

Exterior mirror position.

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▷

CD/Multimedia: audio source listened to

last.

The system simultaneously engages and re‐

leases the locks on the following:

▷

Unlocking/locking of the vehicle: settings.

Driving Dynamics Control: sport program

▷

Doors.

Trunk lid.

Fuel filler flap.

Driver's seat position: automatically re‐

trieved after unlocking.

Operating from the outside

▷

Programmable memory buttons: assign‐

ment.

▷

Via the remote control.

Head-up Display: selection, brightness,

position and rotation of the display.

Via the door handles of the driver's and

front passenger doors.

Headlamp courtesy delay feature: time set‐

ting.

The following takes place simultaneously

when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the re‐

mote control:

▷

Tone: tone settings.

▷

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped,

the theft protection is activated/deacti‐

vated. Theft protection prevents the doors

from being unlocked using the lock but‐

tons or the door opener.

Automatic climate control/Automatic cli‐

mate control with enhanced features: set‐

tings.

▷

Navigation: map views, route criteria, voice

output on/off.

▷

The welcome lamps, interior lamps and

courtesy lamps are switched on and off.

Park Distance Control PDC: adjusting the

signal tone volume.

The alarm system, refer to page 42, is

armed or disarmed.

Radio: stored stations, station listened to

last, special settings.

Rearview camera: selection of functions

and type of display.

Operating from the inside

▷

Side View: selection of the display type.

Language on the Control Display.

Lane departure warning: last setting, on/

off.

▷

Active Blind Spot Detection: last setting,

on/off.

▷

Daytime running lights: current setting.

Triple turn signal activation.

Via the button for the central locking system.

Locking the vehicle: after a brief period or

after starting to drive.

If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the

fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

central locking system unlocks automatically.

Central locking system

The hazard warning system and interior lamps

come on.

The concept

The central locking system becomes active

when the driver's door is closed.

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Opening and closing

Switching on interior lamps and

courtesy lamps

Opening and closing: from

the outside

Press the button on the remote control

with the vehicle locked.

Using the remote control

General information

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Take the remote control with you

People or animals left unattended in a

parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐

side. Always take the remote control with you

when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle

can then be opened from the outside.◀

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol for at least 3 seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Opening the trunk lid

Unlocking

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol for approx. 1 second.

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol.

The vehicle is unlocked.

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it

was previously locked or unlocked.

Welcome lamps, interior lamp and courtesy

lamps are switched on.

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available

before opening.

You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.

Create the settings, refer to page 41.

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk

lid can only be opened using the remote con‐

trol if the vehicle has been unlocked.

Convenient opening

The remote control can be used to simultane‐

ously open the windows and the glass sunroof.

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Press and hold the button on the re‐

mote control.

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

The windows and the glass sunroof open.

Releasing the button stops the motion.

The trunk lid is locked again as soon as it is

pushed closed.

Locking

Press the button on the remote control.

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.

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.◀

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If this occurs, lock or unlock the driver's door at

the door lock using the integrated key.

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.◀

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:

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, if the vehicle is unlocked via the door

lock.

FCC ID:

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.

▷

LX8766S.

LX8766E.

LX8CAS.

Only the driver's door is unlocked or locked via

the door lock.

LX8CAS2.

MYTCAS4.

Compliance statement:

Locking the doors and trunk lid

together

To lock all doors and the trunk lid at once:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle us‐

ing the button for the central locking sys‐

tem in the interior.

▷

This device may not cause harmful inter‐

ference, and

▷

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas‐

senger door.

3. Lock the vehicle.

Any unauthorized modifications or changes to

these devices could void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

▷

Lock the driver's door using the

integrated key in the door lock, or

▷

Press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door

from the outside.

Using the door lock

General information

The fuel filler flap can only be locked using the

remote control.

Manual operation

If an electrical malfunction occurs, lock or un‐

lock the vehicle using the integrated key via

the door lock on the driver's door.

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Opening and closing

Opening from the outside

Opening and closing: from

the inside

Locking and unlocking

▷

Press the button on the trunk lid.

Press the button on the remote

control for approx. 1 second.

Pressing the buttons locks and unlocks the

doors and the trunk lid when the front doors

are closed, but they are not secured against

theft.

▷

With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens

with no-touch activation, refer to

page 40.

Opening from the inside

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Push the button in the driver's foot‐

well.

Unlocking and opening

▷

Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the arm‐

rest or

If the vehicle is stationary, the trunk lid opens if

it is not locked.

Closing

▷

Pull the door opener twice individually on

each door: the first time unlocks the door,

the second time opens it.

Trunk lid

Opening

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available

before opening.

Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk

lid make it easier to pull down the lid.

Keep the closing path clear

Make sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐

sult.◀

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Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Comfort Access

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

The concept

The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐

ing the remote control.

All you need to do is to have the remote con‐

trol with you, e.g., in your jacket pocket.

Locking separately

The vehicle automatically detects the remote

control when it is nearby or in the passenger

compartment.

The trunk lid can be locked separately with the

switch in the front passenger glove compart‐

ment.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

▷

Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.

▷

Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

Trunk lid not secured, ar‐

row 2.

Unlocking of the trunk lid separately.

Open trunk lid with no-touch activation.

Start the engine.

Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This

secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from

the central locking system.

Functional requirements

If the glove compartment on the front passen‐

ger side is locked, the trunk lid cannot be

opened.

▷

There are no external sources of interfer‐

ence nearby.

To lock the vehicle, the remote control

must be located outside of the vehicle.

This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked

using valet service. The infrared remote con‐

trol can be handed out without the key.

The next unlocking and locking cycle is not

possible until after approx. 2 seconds.

Emergency unlocking

The engine can only be started if the re‐

mote control is inside the vehicle.

Comparison with ordinary remote

control

The functions can be controlled by pressing

the buttons of the remote control or Comfort

Access.

Pull the handle inside the cargo area.

The trunk lid unlocks.

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Monitor the closing process

Unlocking

Monitor the closing process to ensure

that no one becomes trapped.◀

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk

lid.

This corresponds to pressing the

ton on the remote control.

but‐

Do not place the remote control in the

cargo area

Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front

passenger door completely, arrow 1.

Take the remote control with you and do not

leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐

mote control is locked inside the vehicle when

the trunk lid is closed.◀

This corresponds to pressing the

on the remote control.

button

Locking

Opening trunk lid with no-touch

activation

With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be

opened with no-touch activation using the re‐

mote control you are carrying.

A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the

center of the area at the rear of the car and the

trunk lid opens.

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,

with your finger for approx. 1 second.

Foot movement to be carried out

Do not touch vehicle

This corresponds to pressing the

on the remote control.

button

With the foot motion, make sure there is

steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;

otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from

hot exhaust system parts.◀

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition

and all electronic systems and/or power con‐

sumers are switched off before locking the ve‐

hicle.

1. Position in the center behind the vehicle.

Convenient closing

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2,

with the finger and hold it down.

In addition to locking, the windows and the

glass sunroof are closed.

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2. Move foot in the direction of travel under‐

neath the bumper and immediately back.

Adjusting

Unlocking

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3.

Select symbol or "Unlock button:"

4. Select the desired function:

▷

"Driver's door only"

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐

locks the entire vehicle.

Opening

The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it

was previously locked or unlocked.

▷

"All doors"

During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and

up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available

before opening.

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Depending on how the vehicle is equipped or

the country-specific variant, you can set

whether the doors are also unlocked with the

button on the remote control.

Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐

tem flashes.

Preventing inadvertent opening

In situations where the trunk lid should is

not to be opened with no-touch activation, en‐

sure that the remote control is located beyond

the range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m

from the rear of the car.

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐

mation signals.

Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐

vertently, for example by an unintentional or

misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀

▷

"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"

"Flash when lock/unlock"

Automatic locking

Malfunction

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

Comfort Access may not function properly if it

experiences interference from external sour‐

ces such as mobile phones, metal objects,

overhead power lines, transmission towers,

etc.

1. "Settings"

2. "Doors/key"

3. Select the desired function:

In this case, open or close the vehicle using the

buttons on the remote control or use the

integrated key in the door lock.

▷

"Lock if no door opened"

The vehicle locks automatically after a

short period of time if a door is not

opened.

If there is a malfunction, open the trunk lid with

the remote control button or with the button on

the trunk lid.

▷

"Lock after start driving"

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The vehicle locks automatically after

you drive away.

▷ By flashing the daytime running lights.

Arming and disarming the alarm

system

Retrieving the seat and mirror settings

The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions

used last are stored for the remote control cur‐

rently in use.

General information

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either

with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐

cess at the door lock, the alarm system is

armed or disarmed at the same time.

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions

are automatically retrieved if this function was

activated.

Pinch hazard when moving back the seat

Door lock and armed alarm system

If this function is used, first make sure

that the footwell behind the driver's seat is

empty. Otherwise, people can be injured or ob‐

jects damaged when the seat is moved back.◀

The alarm system is triggered when the door is

opened, 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.

The adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷

When a seat position switch is pressed.

When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐

ory is pressed.

Trunk lid and armed alarm system

The trunk lid can be opened even when the

alarm system is armed.

Activating the setting

1. "Settings"

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol for approx. 1 second.

2. "Doors/key"

3. "Last seat position autom."

With Comfort Access the trunk lid opens with

no-touch activation, refer to page 40.

Alarm system

After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and

monitored again if the doors are locked. The

hazard warning system flashes once.

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds to:

In some vehicle equipment variants, the trunk

lid can only be opened using the remote con‐

trol if the vehicle was unlocked first.

▷

Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk

lid.

▷

Movements in the vehicle.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐

tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the

car.

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol for at least 3 seconds.

▷

Interruptions in battery voltage.

The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:

▷

By sounding an acoustic alarm.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

By switching on the hazard warning sys‐

tem.

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Switching off the alarm

Interior motion sensor

▷

Unlock the vehicle using the remote con‐

trol.

The windows and glass sunroof must be

closed for the system to function properly.

▷

With Comfort Access: If you are carrying

the remote control with you, pull on the

driver side or front passenger side door

handle.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor can be switched off together, such as in

the following situations:

Indicator lamp on the interior rearview

mirror

▷

In automatic car washes.

In duplex garages.

During transport on car-carrying trains, at

sea or on a trailer.

▷

When animals are to remain 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 flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐

onds and then continues to flash.

The system is armed.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐

sor are switched off until the vehicle is locked

again.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed

properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐

cured.

After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp

flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐

sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.

Power windows

General information

▷

The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐

ing:

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐

ple, cannot operate the power windows and in‐

jure themselves.◀

The vehicle has not been tampered with.

The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the engine ignition 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.

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Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as

a window closes, the closing action is inter‐

rupted.

The window reopens slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐

tection

Even with the pinch protection system, check

that the window's closing path is clear; other‐

wise, the closing action may not stop in certain

situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀

Opening

▷

Press the switch to the resistance

point.

No window accessories

Do not install any accessories in the

range of movement of the windows; otherwise,

the pinch protection system will be impaired.◀

The window opens while the switch is held.

▷

Press the switch beyond the resist‐

ance point.

Closing without the pinch protection

system

The window opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Keep the closing path clear

Convenient opening, refer to page 36, via the

remote control.

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the window is

clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Closing

Keep the closing path clear

For example, if there is an external danger or if

ice on the windows prevents a window from

closing normally, proceed as follows:

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the window is

clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point

and hold it there.

▷

Pull the switch to the resistance

point.

The pinch protection is limited and the

window reopens slightly if the closing force

exceeds a certain value.

The window closes while the switch is

held.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it

there.

▷

Pull the switch beyond the resistance

point.

The window closes without pinch protec‐

tion.

The window closes automatically.

Pressing the switch stops the motion.

Safety switch

Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with

Comfort Access.

The safety switch in the driver's door can be

used to prevent children, for example, from

opening and closing the rear windows using

the switches in the rear.

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Switching on and off

Glass sunroof, powered

Press the button.

General information

The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐

tion is switched on.

The LED lights up if the safety func‐

tion is switched on.

Safety switch for rear operation

Keep the closing path clear

Press the safety switch when transport‐

ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may

result if the windows are closed without super‐

vision.◀

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof

is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

Take the remote control with you

Take the remote control with you when

leaving the vehicle so that children, for exam‐

ple, cannot operate the roof and injure them‐

selves.◀

Roller sunblinds

Roller sunblind for rear window

General information

If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐

blind for the rear window after having activated

it a number of times in a row, the system is

blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐

ing. Let the system cool.

The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot

be moved at low interior temperatures.

Extending or retracting roller blind for

rear window

Tilting the glass sunroof

Push switch upward briefly.

Press the button.

▷

Closed roof is tilted open.

The opened roof closes until

it is in its tilted position. The

sliding visor stays com‐

pletely open.

Roller sunblinds for the rear side

windows

Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook

it onto the bracket.

Opening/closing the glass sunroof and

sliding visor together

Do not open the window while the roller

sunblind is raised.

▷

Slide switch back to the re‐

sistance point and hold.

Do not open the window while the roller sun‐

blind is raised; otherwise, there is a risk of

damage at high speeds that may result in per‐

sonal injury.◀

Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐

sor open together as long as

the switch is held down.

▷

Press switch back past the resistance

point.

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Opening and closing

The glass sunroof and sliding visor open

automatically. Pressing the switch again

stops the opening motion.

Pinch protection is limited and the roof re‐

opens slightly if the closing force exceeds

a certain value.

2. Press the switch forward again beyond the

resistance point and hold until the roof

closes without pinch protection.

Analogously, the glass sunroof is closed by

sliding the switch forward.

The sliding visor remains open and can be

closed by hand.

Closing from the raised position

without pinch protection

If there is an external danger, push the switch

forward past the resistance point and hold it.

Convenient operation, refer to page 36, via the

remote control.

Convenient closing, refer to page 40, with

Comfort Access.

The roof closes without pinch protection.

Comfort position

Initializing after a power failure

Stops the roof in the comfort position if the

roof is not fully open. This reduces wind noise

in the passenger compartment.

After a power failure during the opening or

closing process, the roof can only be operated

to a limited extent.

If desired, continue the movement by pressing

the switch.

Initializing the system

The system can be initialized when the vehicle

is stationary and the engine is running.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐

roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐

ment is stopped, beginning at approximately

the middle of the opening in the roof, or from

the tilted position during closing.

During the initialization, the roof closes without

pinch protection.

Keep the closing path clear

Monitor the closing process and make

sure that the closing path of the glass sunroof

is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀

The glass sunroof opens again slightly.

Danger of pinching even with pinch pro‐

tection

Press the switch up and hold it

until the initialization is com‐

plete:

Despite the pinch protection system, check

that the roof's closing path is clear; otherwise,

the closing action may not be interrupted in

certain extreme situations, such as when thin

objects are present.◀

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Initialization begins within

15 seconds and is com‐

pleted when the sunroof is

completely closed.

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The roof closes without pinch protection.

Closing from the open position

without pinch protection

For example, if there is an external danger, pro‐

ceed as follows:

1. Press the switch forward beyond the re‐

sistance point and hold.

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