2009 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 42

Opening and closing Arming and disarming alarm system 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. The luggage compartment lid/tailgate can also be opened with the system armed using the button on the remote control, refer to page 36. When the luggage compartment lid/tailgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing. Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and glass sunroof* must be completely closed. Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, refer to page 32. > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > In two-level garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains, by sea or on a trailer > When animals are to remain in the vehicle Indicator lamp displays Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again. > The indicator lamp under the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood, luggage compartment 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. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated. > The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. > The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, however for a maximum of approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. 40 Comfort access* Comfort access allows you to access your vehicle without having to hold the remote control in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the associated remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior. Comfort access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking vehicle > Comfort closing > Opening luggage compartment lid/tailgate separately Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 721 - © 08/08 BMW AG