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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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
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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The system assists the driver in keeping the vehicle
within the lane. For this purpose, the system
executes supporting steering movements,
for instance when driving in a curve.
General information
The system determines the position of the lane
markings and the vehicle driving ahead using fiv
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In the event of a flat tire, the emergency wheel
can be used in place of the wheel with the defective
tire. The emergency wheel is only intended
for temporary use until the defective tire/wheel
has been replaced.
General information
Mount one emergency wheel only.
Also check the tire inflat