2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 33
2008 BMW 5 Series Manual
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Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if persons are inside, as unlocking from the inside is not possible without special knowledge.< If pointed or sharp-edged objects could strike the rear window while driving, be sure to provide protection around all edges. Failure to do so could result in damage to the heating conductors of the rear window.< Switching on interior lamps Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips With vehicle locked: Press the button. You can also use this function to locate your vehicle in parking garages etc. Confirmation signals You can activate or deactivate the confirmation signals. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Settings" and press the controller. 4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the controller. 5. Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the controller until "Door locks" is selected and press the controller. 6. Select "Confirmation" and press the controller. Panic mode* You can trigger the alarm system in case of danger: Press the button for at least 3 seconds. Switching off alarm: press any button. Sedan: opening luggage compartment lid Press the button for approx. 1 second. The luggage compartment lid opens, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the luggage compartment lid pivots back and up. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A previously locked luggage compartment lid is also locked again after closing.< 7. Select the desired signal. 8. Press the controller. The signal is activated. Sports Wagon: unlocking tailgate Press the button for approx. 1 second. The tailgate will open slightly, regardless of whether it was previously locked or unlocked. During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening. To prevent accidentally locking yourself out, never lay the remote control in the cargo bay. A previously locked tailgate is also locked again after closing. When opening the tailgate, the roll-up cover is raised.< Malfunction The remote control may malfunction due to local radio waves. Should the remote control fail to operate due to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lock using a key. If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle using the remote control, then the battery is discharged. Use this remote control during an extended drive; this will recharge the battery, refer to page 28. 31 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance