BMW 7 Series: Opening and closing
Buttons on the vehicle key

- Unlocking
- Locking
- Opening the trunk lid
- Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: pathway lighting
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle
key
Depending on the settings, either only the driver's
door or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle
key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Locking the vehicle
- Close the driver's door.
Press the button on the
vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking system
Overview

Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Press the button with the front
doors
closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking
Press the button.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself
in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the
vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
- Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
Light switch element
Turn signal indicator, high beams
Instrument cluster
Wipers
Start/Stop button
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indica
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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the
vehicle.
Release screws (1).
Slacken screw (2) and remo
Necessary preliminary work
Remove HEADLINING
NOTE:
Fold back both front seat backrests completely towards rear
Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof with aid of a second person.
Installation note:
Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks