2007 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 40
2007 BMW 6 Series Manual
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Opening and closing Opening luggage compartment lid separately Press the upper half of the BMW emblem. This corresponds to pressing the button. If a remote control accidentally left in the luggage compartment is detected inside the locked vehicle after the luggage compartment lid has been closed, then the luggage compartment lid opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.< 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll. Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key. To start the engine after this, insert the remote control in the ignition lock. Switching on radio readiness By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 59. When doing so, do not depress the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will start immediately.< Replacing battery The remote control for comfort access contains a battery which must be replaced occasionally. 1. Remove integrated key from remote control, refer to page 28. Starting engine You can start the engine or switch on the ignition if a remote control is located in the interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the ignition lock, refer to page 59. If you take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. As long as no remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off. 2. Remove cover. 3. Insert new battery with positive side facing upward. 4. Press cover closed. Return used battery to a recycling collection point or to your BMW center.< Switching off engine with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 61. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be inserted in the ignition lock. Before driving into a car wash with automatic transmission 1. Insert remote control into ignition lock. 2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Place selector lever in position N. 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 312 - © 02/07 BMW AG