BMW Z3 COUPE, Manual

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Central locking system Opening and closing from the outside
The concept
The central locking system becomes
operational when the doors are closed.
The system simultaneously engages
and releases the locks on the
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doors
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luggage compartment
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fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
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from outside via the door locks and
the luggage compartment lock
(M coupe: Open only)
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from inside via the safety lock
buttons (locks doors only).
The alarm system is automatically
armed whenever you activate the cen-
tral locking system from outside the
vehicle. It prevents the doors from be-
ing unlocked with the lock buttons or
release handles.
The central locking system unlocks
automatically in the event of an acci-
dent. In addition, the hazard warning
flashers and interior lamps come on.
With the key
If the vehicle has been locked
from the outside, persons remain-
ing inside the vehicle cannot unlock it.
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Convenience locking mode
Electrically powered windows can also
be closed from the door locks:
When the doors are closed, hold the
key in the "Lock" position.
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Watch the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is
trapped by the closing motion. The
movement stops when you release the
key.
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Manual operation
(in the event of electrical failure)
Turn the key all the way to the extreme
left or right to unlock/lock the door.