BMW Z4 Roadster Owner's Handbook Manual page 96

CONTROLS
The interior movement detector and tilt alarm
sensor are not active because doors, bonnet
or boot lid are not closed correctly. Correctly
closed access points are secured.
If the open access points are then closed, the
interior protection and tilt alarm sensor are
switched on.
▷ The indicator lamp extinguishes after the ve‐
hicle has been unlocked:
No attempt has been made to tamper with
the vehicle.
▷ The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking un‐
til the drive-ready state is switched on, but for
no longer than approximately 5 minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The incline of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds, for example, when
there is an attempt to steal a wheel or when tow‐
ing away.
Interior movement detector
The passenger compartment is monitored to the
height of the seat cushions. Therefore the alarm
system, including the interior movement detec‐
tor, is switched on even when the convertible top
is open. Falling objects such as leaves can acci‐
dentally trigger the alarm.
Avoiding false alarms
General
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector may trigger an alarm without any unau‐
thorised activity taking place.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In washing bays or car washes.
▷ In two-level garages.
▷ During transport via motorail, car ferry or
trailer.
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Opening and closing
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The tilt alarm sensor and interior protection can
be switched off for such situations.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior movement detector
10 seconds.
The indicator lamp illuminates for approximately
2 seconds and then flashes again.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector are switched off until the next time the
vehicle is locked.
Stopping the alarm
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Power window switches
Safety note
Parts of the body can become trapped when
the windows are operated. There is a danger of
injury or damage to property. When opening
and closing, make sure that the area of move‐
ment of the windows is kept clear.
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When there are pets in the vehicle.
When the vehicle is locked after starting to
refuel.
As soon as the vehicle is locked, press the
button on the remote control within
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control, if
necessary using the special ID feature of the
remote control, see page 79.
With Comfort Access: fully grasp the door
handle on either the driver's door or the front
passenger door while carrying the remote
control.
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