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Opening and closing – from the outside
Using the remote control
The remote control makes opening and
locking the doors of your vehicle very
convenient. Furthermore, it provides
three additional functions that can only
be executed by means of the remote
control:
> To switch on interior lamps
With this function, you can also
"search for" your vehicle – when
parked in an underground garage, for
instance.
> To open the luggage compartment lid
The luggage compartment lid will
open slightly, regardless of whether
the lid was previously locked or un-
locked.
> Panic Mode
In case of danger, you can trigger an
alarm.
When the vehicle is unlocked or locked,
the anti-theft system is simultaneously
deactivated/activated, the alarm system
is disarmed/armed and the interior
lamps are switched on/off.
You can have a confirmation mes-
sage set to inform you that the car
has been properly locked (in prepara-
tion).
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Master keys
Keys with remote control are master
keys. Refer to page
30 .
Children might be able to lock the
doors from the inside. For this rea-
son, always take the vehicle's keys with
you so that the vehicle can be opened
again from the outside at any time.
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Master keys that are used repeat-
edly are always ready for opera-
tion since the battery in the key is
charged automatically in the steering
lock as you drive.
If it is no longer possible to unlock the
vehicle via the remote control, the bat-
tery is discharged. Use this key while
driving for an extended period in order
to charge the battery. Refer also to
page
30 .
To prevent unauthorized use of the
remote control, surrender only the door
and ignition key 3 or the spare key 2
(refer to page
30 ) when leaving the
vehicle for valet parking, for example.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center.
You can also obtain replacement keys
there.
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