2007 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 38
2007 BMW 3 Series Manual
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Opening and closing > The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. > If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again. Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing to hold the remote control in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment. Convenient access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately > Engine starting > Convenient closure Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle. Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and glass roof must be completely closed*. Convertible The interior of the car is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm system is activated together with the interior motion sensor even if the top is open. The alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms. Functional requirement > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle. > The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is inside the vehicle. 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 duplex garages > During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer > When animals are to remain in the vehicle Comparison to the standard remote control In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. You should therefore first familiarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 28. Special features regarding the use of convenient access are described below. If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing windows, the glass roof or retract- 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 comes on for approx. two seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 670 - © 02/07 BMW AG