BMW 745 2002, Owner'S Manual

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Reference
35
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. This simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
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Doors
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Luggage compartment lid
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Fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated
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from outside via the remote control as
well as via the driver's door lock
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from inside via the button for the central
locking system.
When the system is locked from inside, the
fuel filler door remains unlocked, refer to
page
37 .
The anti-theft system is automatically
armed whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
The alarm system is armed/deactivated at
the same time.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically (only
those doors which were not locked sepa-
rately with the safety lock buttons). Refer to
page
38 . In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing – from
outside
Using the remote control
The remote control makes opening and
closing the doors of your vehicle very
convenient. Furthermore, it provides three
additional functions which you can only
execute via the remote control:
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Switching on interior lamps, refer to
page 36 .
You can also use this function to locate
your vehicle in parking garages, etc.
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Opening and closing the luggage
compartment lid, refer to pages 36 , 39 .
The luggage compartment lid opens,
regardless of whether it was previously
locked.
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Panic mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an alarm.
When you engage/release the vehicle's
locks, you simultaneously activate/deacti-
vate the anti-theft system, arm/disarm the
alarm system
and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
You can have various confirmation
signals programmed into the system
to verify that the vehicle has been locked
securely.
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Remote control
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always keep the remote control unit with
you; this precaution ensures that you will
remain able to unlock the vehicle from the
outside at all times.
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Because their batteries are automati-
cally charged by the ignition lock
during normal operation, remote control
units that are used regularly are always
charged and ready for use.
When it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the battery is
discharged. Use this remote control unit
during an extended drive; this will recharge
the battery, refer to page
34 . In the event of
a system malfunction, please contact your
BMW center, which is also your source for
replacement keys.
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