BMW 5 Series: Buttons on the vehicle key
- Unlocking
- Locking
- Opening the trunk lid With automatic tailgate operation: opening the trunk lid
- Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle
key.
Depending on the settings, either only the driver's door or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the button on the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle
key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.
Locking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle
key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking system
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Pressing the button locks the
vehicle if
the front doors are closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the
vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the
vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.- Briefly press the button on the vehicle key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
Displays and control
elements
In the vicinity of the steering
wheel
Light switch element
Turn signal indicator, high beams
Instrument cluster
Wipers
Start/Stop button
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicat
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Tire settings
General information
The tire sizes of the mounted tires can be gathered from the tire inflation
pressure details on the vehicle or directly on the tires.
The tire details do not need to be re-entered
when the tire inflation pressure is corrected.
For summer and winter tires, the tire details ente
Warning function
Light in the exterior mirror
Prewarning
The dimmed light in the exterior mirror indicates
when there are vehicles in the blind spot or approaching
from behind.
Acute warning
If the turn signal is switched on while a vehicle is
in the critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates
briefly and the light
