2006 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 33

Convenience opening Press the button longer. The windows and the glass sunroof* open. When opening the tailgate, the roll-up cover is raised. Before closing the tailgate, press down the roll-up cover until it engages.< If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window.< Locking Press the button. With vehicle locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc. Setting confirmation signals You can vary or also deactivate the confirmation signals for locking or unlocking. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Door locks" and press the controller. 5. Select "Confirmation" and press the controller. Panic mode* You can also trigger the alarm system in case of danger: Press the button for at least 3 seconds. Switch off alarm: press any button. Sedan: opening luggage compartment lid Press the button for approx. 1 second. The luggage compartment lid opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the luggage compartment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, never lay the remote control in the luggage compartment. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after closing.< 6. Select the desired signal. 7. Press the controller. The signal is activated. Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate Press the button for approx. 1 second. The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, never lay the remote control in the luggage compartment. A previously locked tailgate is also locked again after closing. Malfunctions The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to operate owing to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using a key. If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, then the battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 28. 31 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 211 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls Switching on interior lamps At a glance