2010 BMW 535 Owner's Manual - Page 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 remaining doors, touch the highlighted surface, arrow 3, with the back of your hand for approx. 1 second, but do not grasp the door handle. This corresponds to pressing the ton. but- 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 57. 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 restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off. Comfort closing 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 and the glass sunroof* are closed. 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.< Switching off engine with automatic and sport automatic transmission The engine can only be switched off in transmission position P, refer to page 58. To switch off the engine in transmission position N, the remote control must be inserted in the ignition lock. Opening luggage compartment lid/ tailgate separately Press the button on the luggage compartment lid/tailgate. This corresponds to pressing the button. If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo bay is detected in the locked vehicle after closing the luggage compartment lid/ tailgate or the rear window, the lid or rear window opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.< Before driving into a car wash with automatic and sport automatic transmission 1. Insert remote control into ignition lock. 2. Depress brake pedal. 3. Engage transmission position N. 4. Switch off the engine. The vehicle can roll. Malfunction The Comfort Access function may malfunction due to local radio waves. Then open or close the vehicle with the buttons on the remote control or with a key. To start the engine following this, insert the remote control in the ignition lock. When unlocking or locking/comfort closing do not simultaneously grasp the door handle and touch the surfaces, arrow 2 or 3. Otherwise, you may limit the function. Press the button on the rear window, refer to page 32. Switching on radio readiness By pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 57. 37 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 678 - © 08/09 BMW AG Reference Mobility Sports Wagon: opening rear window separately Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips To preserve the battery, please make sure that the ignition and all electrical consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.< Controls At a glance