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The doors automatically unlock when I pull the handle if I have the key fob in my pocket. However, I cannot find a setting to make the doors automatically lock when I walk far enough away from the car. Is it missing this feature? (USA i3, giga world, all the options except bumpier ride tires)...

Following up, it was just yesterday that I finally got the app working (almost a month after taking delivery of the car). Make very sure that your dealer gets the email address correct. My dealer had a typo (they did it when I was not present to check), putting an "A" instead of an "S" in the...

USA iPhone app is identical, unlock vehicle button has been removed. Must be some idiot legal concern. My OnStar app (for my Volt) lets me unlock the car. -Brent

Update: The process in USA is a bit different: (1) Your BMW dealer needs to submit your info to BMW Assist (this did not happen in my case, it happened today) (2) You press the SOS button in the car for initial setup (this may have to be 24 hours after step 1) I am waiting at step 2. BMW...

I took delivery of my white BEV i3 today. I cannot seem to find a USA connectedDrive portal in order to make an account, as documented in: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19UNRVt-8ubISZBT9xK9pnxKArmuwSCWyYU57OWdVBjo/edit?pli=1 I am guessing BMW does not have it online yet for USA? Or am I...