2009 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 35

could bump against the rear window while the vehicle is in motion; otherwise, the heating elements of the rear window could be damaged.< > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Indicator lamp displays Alarm system* The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the trunk lid/tailgate is opened > To movements inside the vehicle: Interior motion sensor, refer to page 33 > When the car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away > When there has been an interruption of power supply from the battery The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of: > An acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers > Flashing the high beams > The indicator lamp under the inside rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood, trunk lid/tailgate or rear window are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are not activated. > The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. > If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. Controls The concept Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. You can open the trunk lid/tailgate even when the alarm system is armed, by pressing the button on the remote control, refer to page 28. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as you close it. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle. Panic mode* You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation: Press the button for at least three seconds. To switch off the alarm: press any button. Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control, refer to page 27. In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and glass roof must be completely closed*. 33 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 603 048 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Interior motion sensor Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips At a glance