2007 BMW 3 Series Owner's Manual - Page 39

able hardtop, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.< Unlocking If the vehicle detects that a remote control has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's cargo bay after the luggage compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and an acoustic signal* sounds.< Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 59. Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start.< Starting the engine Grasp the handle on the driver's or front passenger's door completely, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the button. You can start the engine or switch on the ignition when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition switch, refer to page 59. Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the button. To preserve the battery, please make sure that the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.< Coupe: convenient closure For convenient closure, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2. Before driving a vehicle with automatic transmission into a car wash 1. Insert remote control into ignition switch. 2. Depress the brake. 3. Move the selector lever to position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll. Convertible: window and hardtop operation With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, you can open and close the windows and, if the vehicle is at a standstill, the retractable hardtop when a remote control is located inside the vehicle. Malfunction Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open or close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch. Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing the button. 37 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 013 670 - © 02/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 60. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition switch. Navigation Locking Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission Driving tips Controls Switching on radio readiness At a glance