2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 29
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Convenient access* Convenient access enables you to enter your vehicle without needing to hold the remote control in your hand. All you need to do is wear the remote control close to your body, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle detects the corresponding remote control within the immediate vicinity or in the passenger compartment. Convenient access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking the vehicle > Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately > Starting the engine > Convenient closure Unlocking Grasp the handle on the driver's or front passenger's door completely, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the button. Locking Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the button. To preserve the battery, please make sure that the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.< > The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid can only be locked when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is outside of the vehicle. > The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked again until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can only be started when the vehicle detects that the remote control currently in use is inside the vehicle. Coupe: convenient closure For convenient closure, keep your finger on the surface, arrow 2. In general, there is no difference between using convenient access or pressing the buttons on the remote control to carry out the functions mentioned above. You should therefore first familiarize yourself with the instructions on opening and closing starting on page 18. Special features regarding the use of convenient access are described below. With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond, you can open and close the windows and the convertible top when a remote control is located inside the vehicle. Unlocking the luggage compartment lid separately Press the button on the outside of the luggage compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing the button. 27 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Comparison to the standard remote control Convertible: window and convertible top operation Driving tips Functional requirement Controls At a glance The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again. If you notice a brief delay while opening or closing windows, the glass roof or retractable hardtop, the system is checking whether a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please repeat the opening or closing procedure, if necessary.