2008 BMW 1 Series Owner's Manual - Page 39

Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing the button. If the vehicle detects that a remote control has been accidentally left inside the locked vehicle's interior after the luggage compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.< control or using the integrated key. To start the engine afterward, insert the remote control into the ignition switch. Warning lamps The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up when you attempt to start the engine: the engine cannot be started. The remote control is not inside the vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote control with you inside the vehicle or have it checked. If necessary, insert another remote control into the ignition switch. The warning lamp in the instrument cluster lights up while the engine is running: the remote control is no longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is switched off, the engine can only be restarted within approx. 10 seconds. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and a message appears on the Control Display: replace the battery in the remote control. Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the start/stop button, refer to page 58. Do not depress the brake or the clutch, otherwise the engine will start immediately.< 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 58. Switching off the engine in cars with automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off when the selector lever is in position P, refer to page 59. To switch the engine off when the selector lever is in position N, the remote control must be in the ignition switch. The remote control for convenient access contains a battery that will need to be replaced from time to time. 1. Take the integrated key out of the remote control, refer to page 28. 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. Malfunctions Convenient access may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this happens, open and close the vehicle via the buttons on the remote 3. Insert the new battery with the plus side facing up. 4. Press the cover on to close. Take the old battery to a battery collection point or to your BMW center.< 37 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 691 - © 11/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility 2. Remove the cover. Communications Entertainment Replacing the battery Navigation Starting the engine Driving tips Switching on radio readiness Controls At a glance