2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 28
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Opening and closing > An acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers > Flashing the high beams 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are not activated. > The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. > If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted in the ignition, but for no longer than approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. Arming and disarming When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. You can open the luggage compartment lid using the button of the remote control even if the alarm system is armed, refer to page 20. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as it is closed. Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel or tow the vehicle. Panic mode* You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation: Press the button for at least three seconds. To switch off the alarm: press any button. Interior motion sensor Coupe In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and glass roof must be completely closed*. Switching off an alarm > Unlock the car with the remote control, refer to page 19. > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Convertible The interior of the car is monitored up to the height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm system is activated together with the interior motion sensor even if the hardtop is open. The alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms. Indicator lamp displays Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > The indicator lamp under the inside rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are not properly closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after approx. 26 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG > In duplex garages > During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer > When animals are to remain in the vehicle Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked.