How do I lock and unlock my BMW?
Unlocking your BMW is a simple case of pressing the unlock button at the top of the key fob. You can choose whether to unlock all the doors, or just the driver's door, within the car's settings menu. Similarly, pressing the BMW roundel on the centre of the key fob will lock all the doors, boot and fuel cap and the alarm system will be activated. To open the boot lid from outside the car, press the boot lid button at the bottom of the key fob.
How do I use my key?
Your key can store a driver profile which saves a number of settings including those for the air conditioning, favourite buttons and navigation system. These are automatically saved to the key fob when the car is locked. So, if there are two regular drivers of the car, they can each use separate keys and the in-car settings automatically change according to the key being used.
How do I open and close the bonnet?
Pull twice on the lever on the right of the driver's footwell. Then lift the bonnet up from the front of the car. To close, drop the bonnet from a height of approximately 40cm, and then push down to make sure that it's fully closed.
How do I start and stop the engine?
To start the ignition, press the Start Stop button. All systems become operational, but the engine remains off. The ignition and engine start together when pressing the brake pedal and Start Stop button. For manual transmission, press the brake pedal, clutch and Start Stop button.
How do I use the cockpit controls?
Emergency SOS and reading lights are found above the rear-view mirror. Below the central display are hazard lights and either driver assist* or central lock controls. The centre console can be personalised to your most used iDrive features.
*Applies to models with IDAC only
How do I find out more about my BMW?
A printed handbook will be supplied with your BMW. Alternatively, you can access an electronic version containing vehicle-specific information via the car’s multimedia system by going to the main menu and selecting ‘My Vehicle’ followed by ‘Owners Handbook’.
How do I refuel my BMW?
To access, first ensure the engine is switched off and the car is unlocked, before lightly pressing the edge of the fuel filler panel to release and open. Turn the fuel tank cap anti-clockwise and pull out to remove. To close, replace the fuel tank cap and turn clockwise until you hear a reassuring click that it's back in place. Then close the fuel filler panel and secure it with a light push.
