BMW 2009 X3, Owner'S Manual

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Controls
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>
Active PDC Park Distance Control is acous-
tically indicated by a signal tone when you
shift into reverse or move the selector lever
into position R, refer to page
50 .
> Different confirmation signals to confirm
arming/disarming of alarm system, refer to
page
25 .
> After an outside temperature warning has
been issued, the computer display returns
to the previous setting, refer to page
48 .
> Acoustic warning if the ignition key remains
in the ignition lock after the driver's door has
been opened, refer to page
19 .
Examples of Key Memory functions
> Locking the vehicle after starting to drive,
refer to page
21 .
>
Automatic adjustment of the driver's seat
and exterior mirror position for each person
when unlocking the vehicle, refer to
page
31 .
> Setting units of measure for instrument
cluster displays of time, outside tempera-
ture, distance driven, and fuel consumption,
refer to page
48 .
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed.
The system locks or unlocks:
> doors
> liftgate
> fuel filler door
Operating from outside
> via the remote control
> via the driver's door lock
The interior lamps and courtesy lamps
*
are
switched on and off with the remote control.
The alarm system
*
is also armed or disarmed.
For additional details on the alarm system, refer
to page
25 .
You can set an acoustic signal to remind
you if the ignition key is still in the ignition
lock after you open the driver's door. <
Operating from inside
Via the central locking system button, refer to
page
21 .
When the system is locked from inside, the fuel
filler door remains unlocked.
In the event of an accident of sufficient severity,
the central locking system unlocks automati-
cally. In addition, the hazard warning flashers
and interior lamps switch on.
Opening and closing:
Using the remote control
Persons or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from
the inside. For this reason, bring the remote
control with you whenever you leave the vehicle
so that you will always be able to unlock the
vehicle from outside.
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Unlocking
1. Press the button.
The driver's door and fuel filler door are
unlocked.
2. Press the button again.
All remaining doors and the liftgate are
unlocked.
Convenience opening mode
Press and hold the button.
The windows and panorama glass sunroof
*
are
opened, the exterior mirrors are folded open
*
.
If you wish, you can have this special fea-
ture activated/deactivated.
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Engaging locks
Press the button.
Hazard warning flashers flash once.
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