2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 25
2008 BMW Z4 M Series Manual
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The handle recess in the interior trim of the luggage compartment lid makes it easier to pull down. Make sure that the closing path of the luggage compartment lid is clear, otherwise injuries may result.< To avoid any damage when opening the convertible top, make sure that the convertible top compartment panel in the cargo bay has been folded down.< At a glance 23 Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Alarm system* The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid/tailgate is opened > When attempts are made to start the vehicle > When there are movements in the vehicle interior: interior motion sensor, refer to page 24 > When the car's inclination changes, for instance if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away: Tilt alarm sensor, refer to page 24 > When there is an interruption in the power supply from the battery The alarm system signals unauthorized entry attempts for a short time by means of: > An acoustic alarm > Switching on the hazard warning flashers > Flashing the high beams Cargo bay Emergency release Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage compartment lid/tailgate is unlocked. Roadster: increasing cargo bay capacity The cargo bay can be enlarged when the convertible top is closed. 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. Turn the handles on both sides of the cargo bay outward beyond the resistance point at the same time, arrow 1. The convertible top compartment panel swings up, arrow 2. Before opening the convertible top: Turn both handles inward. The convertible top compartment panel is folded down. The hazard warning flashers light up once when the alarm system has been properly armed. You can have different acknowledgment signals set to confirm arming and disarming.< Even when the alarm system is armed, you can open the luggage compartment lid/tailgate using the button on the remote control, refer to page 20. When you subsequently close the luggage compartment lid/tailgate, it is locked again and monitored. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG