BMW 320i Owner's Handbook Manual page 23

Special features in contrast to
conventional remote control
Generally speaking, it makes no difference
whether you control the functions outlined
above by using convenient access or by press-
ing the buttons on the remote control. Conse-
quently, you should begin by familiarising your-
self with the instructions for opening and
closing, starting on page 16.
The features specific to convenient access are
described below.
Unlocking
Put your hand right round the handle of the
driver's or the front passenger's door, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
When a remote control is detected inside the
passenger compartment after the car has been
unlocked, the electric steering wheel lock dis-
engages, see page 36.
Locking
Use your finger to touch the panel, arrow 2, for
approx. one second. This corresponds to
pressing the button.
For convenient closing, keep your finger on the
panel, arrow 2.
Unlocking just the luggage
compartment lid
Press the button on the outside of the luggage
compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing
the button.
If the remote control inadvertently left
behind is detected inside the luggage
compartment after you close the luggage com-
partment lid, the luggage compartment lid reo-
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pens slightly. The hazard warning flashers flash
and an acoustic signal
Switching on radio readiness
Lightly touching the start/stop button switches
on radio readiness, see page 36.
Do not depress the brake pedal or the
clutch pedal, otherwise the engine will
start immediately.<
Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle.
It is not necessary to insert the remote control in
the ignition lock, see page 36.
Switching off the engine in vehicles
with automatic transmission
The engine can be switched off only when the
selector lever is in position P, see page 38.
To switch off the engine with the selector lever
in position N, the remote control must be in the
ignition lock.
Before driving a vehicle with automatic
button.
transmission into a car wash
1. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
2. Press the brake pedal.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch the engine off.
The car will be able to roll.
Malfunctions
Convenient access may malfunction as a result
of interference from local radio signals. If this
happens, open or close the car using the but-
tons on the remote control or by inserting the
integrated key into the door lock. You can sub-
sequently start the engine by inserting the
remote control into the ignition lock.
Warning lights
be started. The remote control is not in the car
*
sounds.<
If the warning light in the instrument
cluster comes on when you attempt
to start the engine: the engine cannot