BMW 5 Series: Comparison with ordinary remote
control
The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Access.
Unlocking
Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds
to pressing the 
button.
Locking
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second.
This corresponds to pressing the 
button.
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.
Convenient closing
Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with the finger and hold it down.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.
Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure that
no one becomes trapped.◀
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid
This corresponds to pressing the 
button
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote
control is locked inside the vehicle when the
trunk lid is closed.◀
Functional requirements
▷ There are no external sources of interference
nearby.
▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle.
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle ...
Open trunk lid with no-touch activation
With Comfort Access, the trunk lid can be
opened with no-touch activation using the remote
control you are carrying.
A sensor detects a directed foot motion in the
center of the area at the rea ...
See also:
XM Categories (Radio with CD
and Touchscreen)
Adding or Removing Categories
1. From the Home Page press the
Config screen button or the
CONFIG button on the
infotainment system.
2. Select Radio Settings from the
Config Menu list.
3. Se ...
Replacing Rear Bulbs
1. Open the trunk.
Remove the screws in the center
of each of the two fasteners on the
side of the trunk lining. Pull the
lining back.
2. Determine which of the three
bulbs is burned out: ...
If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key.
●Starting the engine ...
