2006 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 21
2006 BMW X3 Manual
Page 21 highlights
Opening and closing: from outside Using the remote control Protect the remote control against unauthorized use by handing over only the spare key, for example when using hotel valet parking.< Because any persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle could lock the doors from the inside, you should always keep the remote control with you; this precaution ensures that you will remain able to unlock the vehicle from the outside at all times.< Switching off tilt alarm sensor* and interior motion sensor* At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Press the button again directly after locking. For details, refer to page 25. Switching on interior lamps Press the button if the vehicle is locked. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc. Panic mode* You can also trigger the alarm system in case of danger: Press the button for at least three seconds. Deactivating alarm: press any button. Unlocking 1. Press the button. The driver's door and fuel filler door are unlocked. 2. Press the button again. All remaining doors and the liftgate are unlocked. Unlocking liftgate Press the button. The liftgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. To avoid damage, make sure there is sufficient space when opening the liftgate. A previously locked liftgate is also locked again after closing. Before and after a drive, make sure that the liftgate has not been inadvertently released.< If so desired, you can have the remote control system open the liftgate only when the vehicle is unlocked. You can have your vehicle set to do this if you wish.< Convenience opening mode Press and hold the button. The windows and the panorama glass sunroof* are opened. If you wish, you can have this special feature activated/deactivated.< Engaging locks Press the button. If you wish, the vehicle locks automatically if no door or lid is opened after unlocking. You can have your vehicle set to do this if you wish.< As confirmation of the fact that the vehicle is properly locked, the hazard warning flashers light up. If you wish, you can have this special feature deactivated on vehicles without an alarm system.< Malfunction The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should this occur, use the master key to unlock and relock the vehicle via the door lock. If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, its battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 18. 19 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 213 - © 02/06 BMW AG