2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 35
2009 BMW M3 Manual
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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 28. The lid is locked and monitored again as soon as it is closed. > 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. 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 27. > 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: > In duplex garages > During transport on car-carrying trains, boats/ships or on a trailer > When animals are to remain in the vehicle > 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. 10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and the tilt alarm sensor are not activated. Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and 33 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance