2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 35

6. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. Doors Automatic soft closing* To close the doors, merely push them gently. The closing process will then be carried out automatically. Make sure that the closing path of the doors is clear; otherwise injuries may result.< 7. Select a menu item: > "Relock door if not opened" The central locking system locks again after a short time if no door has been opened. > "Lock after driving" The central locking system locks the vehicle as soon as you start to drive. 8. Press the controller. The setting is selected. The setting is stored for the remote control currently in use. During opening, the luggage compartment lid/tailgate pivots back and up. Make sure that adequate clearance is available before opening.< Opening from inside Unlocking and opening > Either unlock the doors together with the button for the central locking system and then pull the door handle above the armrest or > pull on the door handle of each door twice: the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. Press button 1 or button 2*: the luggage compartment lid opens unless it has been locked. Locking > Use the central locking button to lock all of the doors simultaneously, or > press down the lock button of a door. To prevent you from being locked out, the open driver's door cannot be locked using the lock button. Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can lock the doors from the inside. Always take along the remote control when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle can then be opened from the outside.< Opening from outside 33 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Press the button on the luggage compartment lid or the button on the remote control for Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Sedan Driving tips Luggage compartment lid/ tailgate Controls At a glance