2006 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 40

Opening and closing After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as neither of the front doors has been opened. unchecked closing of the windows could lead to injuries.< Glass sunroof*, electric The glass sunroof is ready for operation with the ignition switched on, refer to page 53. To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is closed. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the roof and injure themselves.< Pinch protection system If the closing force rises beyond a predefined threshold during closing, the system will immediately stop moving the window prior to lowering it slightly. Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Pulling the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it limits the response of the pinch protection system. In this case, if the closing force exceeds a defined threshold, the window will only open a little. If the switch is pulled past the resistance point again within approx. 4 seconds, the pinch protection system will be deactivated. Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows, as otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.< Raising Press switch. > The closed glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly. > The opened glass sunroof automatically moves into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open. Do not use force to close the headliner insert with the glass sunroof in its raised position, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged.< Safety switch Opening, closing With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by children, for example. The LED lights up when this safety feature is activated. Always press the safety switch when children ride in the rear, otherwise > Press switch back to the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together for as long as you hold the switch in this position. > Press switch back past the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement. 38 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG