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Owner's Handbook
Congratulations on your choice of a BMW.
The better you are acquainted with your car, the easier you will find it is to handle. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice:
Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW. It contains important notes on how to operate the car, enabling you to derive maximum benefit from the technical advantages of your BMW. It also contains useful information which will help you to uphold both the operating safety and full resale value of your BMW.
Supplementary information is provided in the other documents of on-board literature.
We wish you many a safe and enjoyable journey, BMW AG
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Contents
The quickest access to a particular topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index, see page 228.
About this Owner's Handbook
4 Notes
Overview
8 Driving area
14 iDrive
20 Voice input system
Controls
26 Opening and closing
42 Adjusting
53 Child safety
56 Driving
71 Everything under control
82Technical features for driving comfort and safety
93 Lights
98 Climate
109 Practical interior equipment
Driving hints
122 Driving precautions
Navigation
132 Starting navigation system
134 Destination input
147 Route guidance
156 What to do if ...
Entertainment
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On/off and settings |
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Radio |
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CD player and CD changer |
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TV |
Mobility
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Refuelling |
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Wheels and tyres |
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In the engine compartment |
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Maintenance |
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Replacing parts |
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Mutual aid |
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223Short commands for the voice input system
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Notes
About this Owner's
Handbook
We have tried to make all the information in this Owner's Handbook easy to find. The quickest access to a specific topic or item is by consulting the detailed alphabetical index at the end.
Consult the first chapter for an overview of your car.
When the time comes to sell your BMW, please remember to hand over this Owner's Handbook; it is an important part of the car.
Additional sources of information
If you have any queries, BMW Service will be glad to advise you.
Information on BMW, e.g. on technical aspects, can also be found on the Internet at www.bmw.com.
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Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the pos-
sibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
Indicates information that will assist you in gaining the optimum benefit from your vehicle and enable you to care more effectively
for your vehicle.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.
< Marks the end of a specific item of information.
* Identifies optional extras or specific nationalmarket items of equipment, as well as equipment and functions not yet available at the time of printing.
"..." Identifies texts on the control display for selecting functions.
{...} Identifies commands for the voice input system.
{{...}} Identifies replies by the voice input system.
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Recommends that you study the relevant section of this Owner's Handbook in con-
nection with a particular part or assembly.
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When you ordered your BMW, you chose various items of equipment.This Owner's Handbook describes all models and equipment specifications which BMW offers within this particular model line.
This explains why the Owner's Handbook may also contain details of items which you have not ordered. The differences can easily be identified by the asterisk * shown against optional extras.
If your BMW contains equipment that is not described in this Owner's Handbook, Supplementary Owner's Handbooks will be supplied and you are requested to study and comply with them.
In cars with right-hand drive, some of the controls are arranged differently from
those shown in the illustrations of this Owner's Handbook.<
The high safety and quality standards of BMW vehicles are maintained by unceasing development work on designs, equipment and accessories. In rare instances, your car may therefore differ from the information supplied in the Owner's Handbook.
Maintenance and repair
The advanced technology behind this car, for example the use of modern materials and high-performance electronics, means that
specially adapted methods of maintenance and repair are required. Always have the necessary work on your BMW performed either by BMW Service or by a workshop that operates to BMW specifications and has suitably trained personnel. If such work is performed inexpertly, it could result in consequential damage and thus constitute a safety risk.<
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends using parts and accessory products on this car that are
specifically approved for this purpose by BMW. You are recommended to consult BMW Service for advice on Genuine BMW parts and accessories, other BMW-approved products and competent advice on all related matters.
The safety and compatibility of these parts and products in conjunction with BMW vehicles have been checked by BMW. BMW accepts product liability for them.
BMW cannot accept liability for parts or accessory products of any kind which it has not approved.
BMW is unable to assess each individual product of outside origin as to its suitability for use on BMW vehicles without safety risk. Nor can suitability be assured if an official permit has been issued for it in a specific country. Tests performed for such permits cannot always cover all operating conditions for BMW vehicles, and some of them therefore are insufficient.<
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Overview
This summary of buttons, switches and displays serves as an initial guide.
In addition, it gives you an insight into the principles behind the various ways in which functions can be performed.
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7 Buttons on the steering wheel Telephone*:
>Press: receiving and ending a call, dial starting* for a selected phone number and redialling if no phone number has been selected
>Press and hold down: redialling
Volume control
Activating/deactivating voice input system* 20
Changing radio station Selecting a music track Changing TV station* Scrolling in the telephone book and in lists of stored numbers
Individually programmable* 51
Individually programmable 51
8Instrument cluster 10
9Windscreen wipers 63 Rain sensor 63
Touring: rear window wiper 64
10Switching the ignition on/off and starting/stopping the engine 56
11Ignition lock 56
12Horn, entire surface
13Heated steering wheel* 51 Steering wheel adjustment* 50
14Cruise control* 64 Active Cruise Control* 66
15 Releasing the engine compartment lid 185
16Opening the luggage compartment lid/ tailgate 33
17Rear fog lights* 97
Headlight beam throw adjustment 94
Head-Up Display* 91
18Side lights 93
Low-beam headlights 93
Automatic driving lights control* 94
Adaptive head light* 94
High-beam headlights assistant* 95
19Instrument lighting 97 Front fog lights* 96
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1Flashing turn indicators
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps 11
4Display for Active Cruise Control* 68
5Revolution counter 71
6Energy control 72
7Display for
>Time/date 71
>Outside temperature 71
>Indicator and warning lamps 76
>Cruise control speed* 64
>Desired speed for Active Cruise Control* 66
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>Distance recorder – odometer – and trip distance recorder 71
>Computer 72
>Date and remaining distance to next Service 74
>Automatic transmission with Steptronic* 61
>Sequential Manual Gearbox SMG* 59
>Hill Descent Control HDC* 85
>High-beam headlights assistant* 95
> Current Check Control message 76
9Fuel gauge 72
10Resetting trip distance recorder 71
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Principle
Indicator and warning lamps may light up in a variety of colours and combinations both in the panel 1 and in the display 2.
Some lamps in the panel are checked for proper functioning and thus come on briefly when the engine starts or the ignition is switched on.
Explanatory text messages
Text messages appearing along the lower edge of the control display explain the meaning of the indicator and warning lamps that have come on.
You can call up further information, e.g. on the cause of a fault and on what action is required, via the Check Control, see page 76.
If action is required as a matter of urgency, this information is flashed up as soon as the accompanying lamp comes on.
Indicator lamps not accompanied by text messages
The following indicator lamps in display area 1 indicate that certain functions are active:
Handbrake applied 58
Front fog lights* 96
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85
High-beam headlights/ headlight flasher 95
Rear fog lights* 97
Lamp flashes:
DSC or DTC is regulating the propulsive and brake forces in order to maintain driving stability 84
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1Microphone for hands-free operation of the telephone*
and for the voice input system* 20
2Reading lights 97
3Making an emergency call* 200
4Interior light 97
5Glass roof, electric* 38 Panorama glass roof* 39
6Indicator/warning light,
front passenger airbags* 54
7Control display 14
8Hazard warning flashers
9Central locking system 30
10Automatic air conditioning 99
Automatic air conditioning with extended range of features* 102
Temperature adjustment, left/ right 99, 103
Air distribution 99, 103
Automatic air distribution and volume 99, 102
Cooling function 100, 104
Automatic Recirculated Air Control
AUC* 104
Recirculated-air mode 100, 104
Maximum cooling effect* 104
Residual heat utilisation* 104
Switching off automatic air conditioning 100, 105
Air volume 99, 103
Defrosting windows and removing mist 100, 103
Heated rear window 99, 102
11Changing
>Radio stations 160
>Tracks 160
12Eject button for
>Navigation DVD* 160
>Audio CD 160
13Drive for navigation DVD for Professional* navigation system 132
14Drive for
>Navigation DVD for Business* navigation system 132
>Audio CD 160
15Switching entertainment audio output on/ off and adjusting volume 160
16Seat heating* 48
Active seat ventilation* 48
Active backrest width adjustment* 44
Active seat* 49
Park Distance Control PDC* 82 Dynamic Traction Control DTC 85
17Controller 14
Can be turned, pressed, or moved horizontally in four directions
18Activating voice input system* 20
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Dynamic Driving Control* 60 |
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iDrive
iDrive integrates the functions of a large number of switches. These functions can now be controlled from one central point. The basic menu-guided operating principle is explained
below. Details of how to control individual functions are provided under the descriptions of the items of equipment concerned.
1Control display
2 button
To call up the start menu
3Controller
You can select menu items and adjust settings with the controller:
>Move it in four directions, arrow 4
>Turn it, arrow 5
>Press it, arrow 6
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Communication
>Telephone*, see separate Operating Instructions
>BMW Assist*, BMW Online* or TeleService*, see separate Operating Instructions
Navigation or on-board information
>Navigation system*
>On-board information, e.g. to display the average fuel consumption
Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer*
>TV*
Climate
>Air distribution
>Seat climate control*
>Automatic program
>Auxiliary heater/independent ventilation system*
menu
>Switching off control display
>Tone and display settings
>Traffic information settings
>Settings for your car, e.g. for the central locking
>Display of maintenance requirements and dates of next statutory emissions test and vehicle inspection
>Settings for telephone
Start menu
All iDrive functions can be called up via five menu items.
Calling up the start menu
Press the button.
To call up the start menu from the menu: Press the button twice.
Calling up menu items in the start menu
Following radio readiness, see page 56:
You can call up the four menu items Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate via the start menu by moving the controller left, right, forwards or back. Depending on the selection, the menu previously called up will be shown.
Press the controller to call up the menu.
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Comfort menu item selection
The comfort selection feature enables you to:
>Call up a menu item in the start menu in the last configuration used
>Toggle directly between Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without needing to press the button
To do this, move the controller in the relevant direction and hold it in position for more than about 2 seconds.
Displays in the menu
1Each menu is subdivided into different fields. The field currently selected appears highlighted in the display.
2A symbol shows you which menu item of the start menu was last selected:
Communication
Navigation or on-board information
Entertainment
Climate
menu
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1Menu items are usually grouped in horizontal or vertical lists.
2Arrows indicate that there are additional menu items within a list, but that they are not currently visible.
3Settings are represented graphically or as numerical values.
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Operating principle at a glance
This illustration shows how the car can be operated via iDrive.
1Select a menu item:
>Turn the controller; the highlighted marker moves
>Menu items in white can be selected by highlighting them
2To activate a menu item:
>Press the controller
>New menu items are displayed or the function is executed
3Select a menu item: see 1
The individual steps are explained under Settings on the control display, Setting time, see page 79.
4To switch between fields:
>Slightly move the controller to the left, right, forwards or backwards
>Release the controller
>The active field becomes brighter in colour
5To perform adjustments:
>Turn the controller
>Graphic display, numerical value or text displays can be changed
>Confirm by changing the field
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1Display for:
>Entertainment: Radio, CD, TV*
>Telephone*:
Name of network operator, no network, or name of mobile phone registered with the car
>"Car Phone"*:
Active voice connection for emergency calls if BMW Assist is not initialised
>"BMW Assist"*:
Active voice connection with a BMW Assist service
>"Online" or "GPRS Online"*:
Active connection with BMW Online*
2 Entertainment sound output off or display for traffic announcements*:
>"TP":
Traffic Programme switched on
>"T":
Traffic Programme is switched off but the selected radio station does broadcast traffic reports
>No display:
The selected radio station does not broadcast traffic reports
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3Display for traffic information*:
>"TMC":
Traffic information for the navigation system can be received and broadcasting is switched on
>"Ti+":
Traffic info + traffic information can be received and broadcasting is switched on
4Calls not accepted*
5 It is possible to use the telephone* if the mobile phone is registered with the car
Mobile phone network reception strength depends on the mobile phone
6Time
Other displays:
Status information is temporarily hidden during Check Control message displays or inputs via the voice input system*.
Additional information can be displayed in the assistance window:
>The computer or journey computer*
>The arrow or map view for cars with navigation system*
>The car's position*
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Selecting display
1.Move the controller to the right to switch to the assistance window and press the controller.
2.Select a menu item.
3.Press the controller.
Switching assistance window on/off
1.Move the controller to the right to switch to the assistance window and press the controller.
2.Select "Exit assist. window" and press the controller.
To turn back on, switch to the assistance window and press the controller.
1.Press the button. The start menu is called up.
2.Press the controller to call up the menu.
3.Select "Display off" and press the controller.
Press the controller to switch on.
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Voice input system*
The voice input system enables you to operate various items of equipment on your car without having to take your hands off the steering wheel.
Individual menu items on the control display can be selected by means of short commands. It is not necessary to use the controller to select them.
The voice input system translates your commands into control signals for the system in question, and prompts you by means of announcements or questions.
The voice input system includes a special microphone positioned near the interior mirror, see page 12.
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Via iDrive, select the language in which the voice input system is operating, so that the spoken commands can be identified. Selecting the language for iDrive, see page 81.
Symbol in the Owner's Handbook
{...} Say the commands marked with this symbol word for word.
{{...}} Identifies the replies by the voice input system.
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Activating voice input
1.Press the button on the steering wheel or in the centre console.
This symbol on the control display and an acoustic signal indicate that the voice input system is ready to pick up commands.
2.Issue the command.
The command appears on the control display.
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This symbol appears on the control display if further commands can be given.
If no further commands are possible, continue by operating the item of equipment via iDrive.
Ending or interrupting voice input
Press the button on the steering wheel or in the centre console
or
{Cancel}
Commands
Having possible commands read aloud
You can prompt the system to read out the commands that are possible, depending on which menu item is selected on the control display.
To have the possible commands read out to you:
{Options}
For instance, if you have selected "CD", the commands available for operating the CD player and CD changer* will be read out.
Calling up start menu
{Main menu}
An example: selecting a track
1.If necessary, switch on entertainment audio output.
2.Press the button on the steering wheel or in the centre console.
3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}}
4. {CD}
The system says:
{{CD drive switched on}}
Requesting help
{Help}
Using alternative commands
There are often several different commands available for performing the same function, e.g.:
{Settings menu} or {i menu}
Calling up functions immediately using short commands
Short commands enable you to perform certain functions straight away, irrespective of which menu item is selected, see page 223.
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Voice input system
5.Press the button on the steering wheel or in the centre console.
6. Select a music track, e.g.: {Track 1}
The system says: {{Track 1}}
More information about voice control of the telephone appears in the separate
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When speaking commands, note the following:
>Say the commands and numbers fluently and at normal volume; avoid unnatural emphases and pauses between words. This also applies to spelling a destination entry.
>Always speak the commands in the language of the voice input system.
>When selecting a radio station, use the standard pronunciation of the station name.
>When making entries in the voice-activated phone book, use only names in the language of the voice input system, and do not use abbreviations.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass roof* or panorama glass roof* closed in order to avoid interference from outside noise.
>Avoid causing background noise in the car while you are speaking.
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This chapter enables you to operate your car with greater ease. All equipment items that are of relevance for driving and make your journey safer and more comfortable are described here.
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Opening and closing
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2Spare key
3Adapter for spare key, in glove box
Remote control with integrated key
Every remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven. Use the remote control at least twice a year in order to keep the battery charged. If your car is fitted with comfort access*, the remote control will feature a replaceable battery, see page 37.
On the basis of the remote control detected when unlocking the car, various settings will be called up in the car and applied, see Personal Profile, page 27.
In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote control, see Service data in the remote control, page 190.
Press button 1 to release the key.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>Key switch* for front passenger airbags, see page 53
>Glove box, see page 111
>Touring: floor panel flap in load area, see page 117
>Driver's door, see page 30
>Luggage compartment lid, see page 31
New remote controls
BMW Service can supply new remote controls with integrated keys, as additional units or as replacements in the event of loss.
Spare key
Spare key, to be kept in a safe place, for instance in a purse or wallet. This key is not intended for regular use.
The spare key and integrated key for the remote control fit the same locks.
Adapter for spare key
You need the adapter to start the car with the spare key or to switch on radio readiness.
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Remove the adapter from the holder in the glove box and insert the spare key into the adapter.
Principle
You can set many of your BMW's functions to suit your personal needs and preferences. Without any action on your part, Personal Profile ensures that most of these settings are saved for the remote control currently in use. When you unlock the car the remote control used for the purpose is recognised and the settings saved for it are called up and implemented.
This means that your personal settings are active when you return to your BMW, even if the car was used in the interim by someone else with a remote control of their own and the settings were changed accordingly. Individual settings are saved for up to four remote controls.
Personal Profile settings
>When unlocking with the remote control, either the driver's door only or the entire car is unlocked, see page 28
>Locking the car after a short time or after setting off, see page 30
>Assignment of the programmable buttons* on the steering wheel, see page 51
>Settings shown on the control display:
>Brightness of the control display, see page 80
>Units of measurement for fuel consumption, distance, temperature and pressure, see page 81
>Language on the control display, see page 81
>12 hour/24 hour mode of clock, see page 80
>Date format, see page 80
>Displaying optical warning for Park Distance Control PDC*, see page 83
>Selection and brightness of Head-Up Display*, see page 91
>Air distribution, temperature to upper body
and intensity for automatic air conditioning with extended range of features*, see page 102
>Adjusting spoken instructions for route guidance by navigation system*, see page 150
The last settings of the following items of equipment are in addition called up when the car is unlocked:
>Position of driver's seat, door mirrors and steering wheel*, see page 45
>The volume and tone settings for audio and video sources, see page 161
>The display of memorised stations for the radio, see page 164
Principle
The central locking becomes active when the driver's door is closed. The following are unlocked or locked in combination:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid/tailgate
>Fuel filler flap
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Operating from outside
>via the remote control
>via the door lock
>with comfort access* via the door handles
The alarm system is also operated at the same time. This prevents the doors being unlocked either at the safety lock buttons or door handles. The alarm system* is also armed or disarmed. The interior light and the ground lights* are also switched on or off with the remote control.
For more information about the alarm system*, see page 34.
Operating from inside
Via the button for the central locking system, see page 30. The fuel filler flap is not locked*.
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity, the central locking is released automatically. The hazard warning flashers and the interior light are in addition switched on.
With the remote control
Persons remaining in the car or pets left inside can lock the doors from the inside.
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Unlocking
You can unlock the car with the button, depending on its settings.
iDrive concept, see page 14.
1.Press the button. The start menu is called up.
2.Press the controller to call up the menu.
3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller.
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5.Select "Central locking" and press the controller.
6.Select "Lock button" and press the controller.
7.Select a menu item:
>"All doors"
Press button once to unlock the entire car.
>"Driver's door only"
Press button once to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap. Press it twice to unlock the entire car.
8. Press the controller.
The setting is saved for the remote control currently in use.
Comfort opening
Press and hold down the button. The windows and the glass roof* are opened.
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Locking
Press the button.
Do not lock the car from the outside when there is someone inside it, as it cannot
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Comfort closing
Press and hold down the button. The windows and the glass roof* are closed.
Watch the closing movement to ensure that no-one is trapped. The closing procedure is interrupted immediately if the button
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Switching on the interior light
With the car locked, press the button.
This function enables you to locate the car, for instance in a parking garage.
Panic mode*
You can also activate the alarm system in the event of danger:
Press the button for at least three seconds. To switch the alarm off: press any button.
Saloon: opening the luggage compartment lid
Press the button for about one second.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The luggage compartment lid swings rearwards and upwards when opened.
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance. To avoid locking yourself out of the car inadvertently, do not leave the remote control in the luggage compartment. If the luggage compartment lid was previously locked, it will be locked again as soon as it is closed.<
Touring: unlocking the tailgate
Press the button for about one second.
The tailgate opens a short way, regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.
The tailgate swings rearwards and upwards when opened. Make sure that
there is sufficient clearance.
To avoid locking yourself out of the car inadvertently, do not leave the remote control in the luggage compartment. If the tailgate was previously locked, it will be locked again as soon as it is closed.
The load area cover is raised when the tailgate is opened. Before closing the tailgate, press the cover down until it engages in position.<
Wrap protective material around any sharp ends or edges of items of luggage
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Adjusting confirmation signals
You can also deactivate the optical acknowledgement signal for unlocking or locking.
1.Call up the start menu.
2.Press the controller to call up the menu.
3.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Door locks" and press the controller.
5.Select "Confirmation" and press the controller.
6.Select the desired signal.
7.Press the controller.
The signals are switched on.
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