Comfort Access. Principle. Comfort closing. Open tailgate. Open and close tailgate hands-free.

Comfort Access in the BMW 5 Series, 7th generation, allows the vehicle to be locked and unlocked without touching the key. This section explains functions such as hands-free opening of the tailgate with a foot movement and comfort closing of the windows. Clear illustrations also point out possible hazards, making it ideal for users who want to combine technology with comfort and safety.

Principle

Access to the vehicle is possible without operating the remote control.

It is sufficient to carry the remote control on your person, e.g. in your trouser pocket.

The vehicle automatically detects the remote control nearby or inside the vehicle.

General

Comfort Access supports the following functions:

• Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
• Comfort closing.
• Opening the tailgate.
• Opening and closing the tailgate hands-free.

Prerequisites for operation

• To lock the vehicle, the remote control must be outside the vehicle in the area of the doors.
• Unlocking and locking again is only possible after approx. 2 seconds.

Unlocking

Grip the handle of a vehicle door completely.

Corresponds to pressing the buttonon the remote control.

Lock

The driver's door must be closed.

Touch the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door with your finger for approx.

1 second, without gripping the door handle.

Corresponds to pressing the buttonthe remote control

Comfort closing

Safety information

WARNING Body parts may be trapped during comfort closing. There is a risk of injury.

When using comfort closing, make sure the range of movement is clear.

Locking

Touch and hold the grooved surface on the handle of a closed vehicle door with your finger, without gripping the door handle.

Corresponds to pressing and holding the buttonon the remote control.

In addition to locking, the windows and panoramic sunroof are closed and the exterior mirrors are folded in.

Opening the tailgate

General

If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access, locked doors are not unlocked.

To avoid locking the remote control inside the vehicle, do not leave the remote control in the luggage compartment.

Safety information WARNING Body parts may be trapped when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. When opening and closing, make sure that the movement area of the tailgate is clear. NOTICE When opened, the tailgate swings up and back. There is a risk of property damage. When opening and closing, make sure that the movement area of the tailgate is clear.

Open

Press the button on the outside of the tailgate.

Opening and closing the tailgate hands-free

Principle

The tailgate can be opened hands-free when the remote control is carried.

With automatic tailgate operation, it can also be closed hands-free. Two sensors detect a forward foot movement in the central rear area, and the tailgate is opened or closed accordingly.

General

To avoid locking the remote control inside the vehicle, do not leave the remote control in the luggage compartment.

If the remote control is within the sensor range, the tailgate may be opened or closed accidentally by an unintentional or wrongly detected foot movement.

The sensor range extends approx. 1.50 m behind the rear of the vehicle.

If the tailgate is opened hands-free, locked doors are not unlocked.

Safety notes

WARNING During hands-free operation, you may come into contact with vehicle parts, e.g. the hot exhaust system. There is a risk of injury.

When performing the foot movement, stand securely and do not touch the vehicle.

WARNING Body parts may be trapped when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. When opening and closing, make sure that the movement area of the tailgate is clear.

NOTICE When opened, the tailgate swings up and back. There is a risk of property damage. When opening and closing, make sure that the movement area of the tailgate is clear.

Foot movement to be performed

1. 1
   Stand centrally behind the vehicle, approx. one arm's length from the rear of the vehicle.
2. 2
   Move one foot as far as possible under the vehicle in the direction of travel and immediately pull it back. During this movement, the leg must pass through the detection areas of both sensors.

   

Open

Perform the foot movement described above.

The tailgate opens regardless of whether it was locked or unlocked.

Before opening, the hazard warning lights flash.

Locking

Hands-free closing of the tailgate is only possible with automatic tailgate operation.

Perform the foot movement described above.

Before closing, the hazard warning lights flash and an audible signal sounds.

The closing process can be interrupted by another foot movement.

The Comfort Access system of the BMW 5 G30/G31 offers a completely new level of convenience when getting in and out and when loading the vehicle. Whether opening the trunk lid without touching it or locking the vehicle automatically, everything works simply and reliably as soon as the remote control is detected.

Thanks to precise sensors and high functionality, the system integrates seamlessly into the modern operating concept of the BMW 5 G30/G31. Every action is made easier and the everyday convenience noticeably increased.

Question 1: Can the trunk lid be opened accidentally with Comfort Access?

Answer: Yes. If the remote control is within the sensor range, an unintentional foot movement can be detected as a command. Therefore, caution is advised within the sensor range.

Question 2: What happens if Comfort Access malfunctions?

Answer: In this case, the vehicle can be locked and unlocked at any time using the buttons on the remote control or the integrated key.