2008 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 40
2008 BMW 6 Series Manual
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Opening and closing Starting engine You can start the engine or switch on the ignition if a remote control is located in the interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the ignition lock, refer to page 58. If you take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle with the engine running, a warning lamp lights up. In addition, a message appears on the Control Display. As long as no remote control is detected, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off. Replacing battery If the battery of the remote control is dead, a message will appear in the Control Display. 1. Remove integrated key from remote control, refer to page 28. Switching off engine when equipped with sport automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off in transmission position P, refer to page 59. To switch off the engine in transmission position N, the remote control must be inserted in the ignition lock. 2. Remove cover. 3. Insert new battery with positive side facing upward. 4. Press cover closed. Return used battery to a recycling collection point or to your BMW center.< Before driving into a car wash in vehicles equipped with automatic transmission 1. Insert remote control into ignition lock. 2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll. Windows To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the windows and keep them in your field of vision until they are shut. Always take along the remote control when you leave the vehicle; otherwise, children could, for example, operate the windows and injure themselves.< Malfunction The comfort access function may malfunction due to local radio waves. If this occurs, then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key. To start the engine after this, insert the remote control in the ignition lock. When unlocking or locking/comfort closing do not simultaneously grasp the door handle and touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3. Otherwise, you may limit the function. Coupe: opening, closing > Press switch to resistance point: The window continues to open for as long as you hold down the switch. 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 242 - © 08/07 BMW AG