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.◀
See also:
General information
▷ Instructions for voice activation system
▷ When making a destination entry by voice,
you can change between voice operation
and iDrive.
▷ To have the available spoken instruc ...
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:
▷ Opening of a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
▷ Movements in the vehicle.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during attempts
to steal a ...
Viewing stored Check Control messages
Viewing stored Check Control messages
1. Press the button on the turn signal lever
downward. "CHECK OK" or the stored
Check Control messages appear on the display.
„CHECK OK“ is show ...