2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 37

> To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in battery voltage Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system: > with an acoustic alarm > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > by flashing the high beams 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. 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 can also be opened with the system armed with the button on the remote control, refer to page 33. When the luggage compartment lid is closed, it is locked and monitored again. Tilt alarm sensor Driving tips Reference Mobility 35 Communications Entertainment Navigation 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 30. > 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 stacking garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains > 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 inside rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the doors, hood or luggage compartment lid 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. Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance