2008 BMW Z4 Owner's Manual - Page 21
2008 BMW Z4 Manual
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> Activation/deactivation and duration of pathway lighting, refer to page 60 > Adjustment of sensitivity of automatic headlamp control*, refer to page 59 > Setting unit of measure for displaying the time and outside temperature in the instrument cluster, refer to page 50 In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the central locking system unlocks automatically. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and interior lamps come on. At a glance Reference Mobility Driving tips Controls Opening and closing: from outside With the remote control Persons or animals in the vehicle could lock the doors from the inside. You should therefore take the remote control with you when leaving the vehicle so that the car can be opened from the outside.< Examples for Key Memory > Automatic call-up* of the driver's seat position after unlocking, refer to page 33 > Locking of the vehicle after starting off, refer to page 21 Central locking system The concept The central locking system is ready for operation whenever the driver's door is closed. The system simultaneously engages and releases the locks on the following: > Doors > Luggage compartment lid/tailgate > Fuel filler door > Storage compartment between the backrests > Roadster: opened manual convertible top Unlocking 1. Press the button once. The driver's door and fuel filler door are unlocked. 2. Press the button again. The entire vehicle is unlocked. Convenience opening Hold the button down. Coupe: the windows are opened. Roadster: the windows and the fully automatic convertible top* are opened. Locking Press the button. The hazard warning flashers light up once. If you wish, you can have this special feature activated/deactivated.< Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if there is any person inside, because the vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.< Operating from outside > Via the remote control > Via the door lock The anti-theft system is operated at the same time. It prevents the doors from being unlocked with the lock buttons or release handles. The remote control is also used to switch the interior lamps on and off. In addition, the alarm system* is armed or disarmed. For further details of the alarm system*, refer to page 23. Switching on interior lamps With the vehicle locked: Press the button. With this function, you can also search for your vehicle when parked in an underground garage, for instance. 19 Operating from inside By means of the button for central locking, refer to page 21. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG