2009 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 41

> The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds. > The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle. This corresponds to pressing the ton. but- Please make sure that the ignition and all electronic systems/consumers are switched off before locking to save the battery.< The special features when using comfort access are described in the following. Should a short delay occur when opening or closing the windows, the glass sunroof or the convertible top, the system is checking whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.< Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand from the door handle stops the closing process immediately.< Press the upper half of the BMW emblem. This corresponds to pressing the button. If a remote control accidentally left in the luggage compartment is detected inside the locked vehicle after the luggage compartment lid has been closed, then the luggage compartment lid opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.< Unlocking Switching on radio readiness By pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 60. Grasp a door handle fully, refer to arrow 1, but do not touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3 when doing so. This corresponds to pressing the button. When doing so, do not depress the brake or clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will start immediately.< 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 60. 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 39 Locking > On the driver's door, touch the highlighted surface, arrow 2, with a finger for approx. 1 second, but do not grasp the door handle. > On the front passenger door, touch the highlighted surface, arrow 3, with the back of your hand for approx. 1 second, but do not grasp the door handle. Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 759 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Opening luggage compartment lid separately Driving tips You can control the functions mentioned previously with the comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the information on opening and closing beginning on page 30 beforehand. Hold a finger or the back of your hand against the surface, arrow 2 or 3, but do not grasp the door handle while doing so. The windows, the glass sunroof* and the sliding visor are closed. Controls Comparison with ordinary remote control Coupe: Comfort closing At a glance