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on a compatible smartphone and used to un-
lock and lock the vehicle.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 89.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Hold the near field communication antenna of
the smartphone directly and centered on the
external door handle of the driver's door. The
position of the near field communication an-
tenna depends on the smartphone model.
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the trunk are
closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
▷
The app’s remote services offer the option
to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Automatic doors
Principle
The automatic doors open and close automat-
ically. If necessary, the doors can also be oper-
ated manually.
General information
Multiple doors can be opened and closed at
the same time.
The driver’s door can be opened contactlessly.
When opening and closing manually, the door
movement is motor-assisted.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed while operating
the doors. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is
clear while opening and closing.
Warning
The system does not release the driver from
their responsibility to assess the traffic and
their surroundings. Based on the limits of the
system, it cannot independently react to all
traffic situations. Otherwise, there is a risk
people may be injured or property damaged.
Observe traffic and surroundings and actively
intervene in corresponding situations, e.g.,
manually interrupt the door movement.
Functional requirements
▷
The vehicle tilt is less than 10° in the longi-
tudinal and transverse directions.
▷ The vehicle is at a standstill.
▷ The safety function is switched off. When
the safety function is switched on, the rear
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