Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it experiences interference from local radio waves, e.g., mobile phones.
If this occurs, open or close the vehicle using the buttons on the remote control or use the integrated key in the door lock.
To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the
instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot be
started.
The remote control is not in the vehicle or has a malfunction. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition switch.
The warning lamp in the
instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no longer
inside the vehicle.
After switching off the engine, the engine can only be started again within approx. 10 seconds if no door has been opened.
The indicator lamp in the
instrument
cluster comes on and a message appears
on the Control Display: replace
the remote control battery.
See also:
Customer Relations
At a glance
Contact Customer Relations for information on
all aspects of your vehicle.
Calling Customer Relations
Vehicles not equipped with BMW
Assist or TeleService
1. "BMW Assist" ...
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3.
"Microphone mute"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is autom ...
Image on the Control Display
Switching on the rear view camera using iDrive
With PDC activated:
"Rear view camera"
The image of the rear view camera is displayed.
The setting is stored for the remote control curren ...
