Central Locking System; Opening And Closing - From Outside; Using The Key - BMW Z8 2000 Owner's Manual

Central locking system

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The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages and re-
leases the locks on the:
> Doors
> Luggage compartment lid
> Fuel filler door
> Glove compartment
> Storage shelf for the cellular phone.
The central locking system can be
operated:
> From outside via the driver's door
lock, or by using the remote control
> From inside by pressing a button.
If you initiate central locking from in-
side, neither the fuel filler door, glove
compartment, nor the storage shelf for
the cellular phone are locked (refer to
page 34).
If you do set it from outside, the anti-
theft alarm is automatically activated as
well. This prevents the door handles
from unlocking the doors. The alarm
system is also activated or deactivated.
If locked from inside, the central locking
system unlocks automatically in the
event of an accident. In addition, the
hazard warning flashers and interior
lamps come on.
Opening and closing – from outside

Using the key

Swing the cover panel for the door lock
upward. After either locking or unlock-
ing, return it to its original position until
it clicks back into its final position.
Turning the key in the driver's door
once will unlock the driver's door only;
turning the key a second time will un-
lock the passenger door, the luggage
compartment lid, fuel filler door, the
glove compartment, and the storage
shelf for the cellular phone.
If necessary, you can open the fuel filler
door by pressing the respective button
inside the vehicle; refer to page 23.
You can have various signals set
as an acknowledgment message
when locking.<
Convenience operation
You can also operate the windows via
the door lock.
> To open: with the door closed, turn
the key to the "Unlock" position and
hold it
> To close: with the door closed, turn
the key to the "Lock" position and
hold it.
Watch during the closing process
to be sure that no one is inadvert-
ently injured. Releasing the key stops
the operation.<
Manual operation
(in the event of electrical malfunction)
Turn the key all the way to the extreme
left or right to unlock/lock the driver's
door.
Refer to page 141 for operating the
passenger-side door.
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