2007 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 37

Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing. Functional requirement > The vehicle can only be unlocked if the vehicle detects that the remote control carried is not located in the vehicle interior. > The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds. Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and panorama glass sunroof* must be completely closed. 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, by sea or on a trailer > When animals are to remain in the vehicle Comparison with ordinary remote control You can control the functions mentioned previously with the comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the information on opening and closing beginning on page 28 beforehand. The special features when using comfort access are described in the following. Should a short delay occur when opening or closing the windows or the panorama glass sunroof*, the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.< 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. Unlocking Comfort access* Comfort access enables you to access your vehicle without having to hold the remote control in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g. in your hand or jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the related remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior. Comfort access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking vehicle > Comfort closing > Opening liftgate > Starting engine 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 012 501 - © 08/06 BMW AG Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the button. Mobility Reference Locking Touch the area highlighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the ton. but- Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls > The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle interior. At a glance