Starting Engine; Replacing Battery - BMW 2006 M5 Owner's Manual

locked vehicle after closing the luggage com-
partment lid, the lid opens again. The hazard
warning flashers flash and a signal
Switching on radio readiness
By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you
switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 53.
When doing so, do not depress the brake
pedal, otherwise the engine will

Starting engine

You can start the engine or switch on the switch
on 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 53.
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 in the vehicle, it is
only possible to restart the engine within
approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off.
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.

Replacing battery

The remote control for comfort access contains
a battery which must be replaced if necessary.
1. Remove integrated key from remote con-
trol, refer to page 28.
2. Remove cover.
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3. Lay in new battery with positive side facing
upward.
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4. Press cover closed.
Return used battery to a recycling collec-
tion point or to your BMW
Windows
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To prevent injuries, exercise care when
closing the windows and keep them in
your field of vision until they are shut.
Always take along the remote control when you
leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for
example, operate the windows and injure them-
selves.<
Opening, closing
> Press switch to resistance point:
The window continues to open as long as
you keep the switch pressed.
> Press switch beyond resistance point:
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the opening move-
ment.
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
Separate switches for the rear windows are
located in the rear.
For information on using the convenience oper-
ation at the door lock or with the remote control,
refer to page
For information on comfort closing with comfort
access, refer to page 36.
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