BMW 3: Unlocking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during unlocking via the Comfort Access depends on the following settings:
- If the unlocking of the vehicle is confirmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
- If the welcome light is switched on when the vehicle is being unlocked.
- If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and locked.
Unlocking the vehicle
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Grasp the handle of a vehicle door completely.
Locking
General information
The behavior of the vehicle during locking via the Comfort Access depends on the following settings:
- If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with a light signal or a sound signal.
- If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and locked.
- If the headlight courtesy delay feature is activated during locking.
Locking the vehicle
Close the driver's door.
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Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door with your finger for approx. 1 second without grasping the door handle.
Convenient closing
Safety information
Warning 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.
Closing
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Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door with your finger and hold it there without grasping the door handle.
In addition to locking, the windows and glass sunroof will be closed.
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Opening the trunk lid
General information
If you open the trunk lid via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.
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Touchless unlocking and locking
of the vehicle
Concept
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver approaches
the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
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Digital Key
Concept
BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started, with a
compatible smartphone.
General information
BMW Digital Key varies by country and may be
unavailable.
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Setup assistant
The setup assistant is offered in new vehicles for
a limited period of time on the Welcome screen
to configure the most important settings for the
vehicle.
"Getting started" Select to start the set-up assistant.
The set-up assistant can be started via iDrive at
any time.
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
Operation via touchpad
General information
Some iDrive functions can be operated using the
touchpad on the Controller.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "General settings".
4. "Touchpad".
5. Select the desired setting:
"Character input": enter letters and numbers.
"Map": use the map.
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