2008 BMW 5 Series Owner's Manual - Page 43
2008 BMW 5 Series Manual
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Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly. Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired.< Always press the safety switch when children ride in the rear, otherwise uncontrolled closing of the windows could lead to injuries.< Glass sunroof*, electric The glass sunroof is ready for operation with the ignition switched on, refer to page 61. To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the glass sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is closed. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the roof and injure themselves.< Controls Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if, for example, ice on the window prevents normal closing, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold. The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold again within approx. 4 seconds. The window closes without the pinch protection system. Raising Press the switch. The closed glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly. Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised position, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged.< Safety switch Opening, closing > Slide the switch back to the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together for as long as you hold the switch in this position. > Briefly press the switch back beyond the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion. With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear windows from being opened or closed via the switches in the rear passenger area, by children, for example. The LED lights up when this safety feature is activated. 41 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 240 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance