BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual page 99

The unlocking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 3 ft/1 m around the door handles.
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
The locking zone is located within a radius of ap‐
prox. 7 ft/2 m around the door handles.
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking zone
for an extended period of time without move‐
ment, the vehicle will be locked automatically.
If a passenger is detected in the front passenger
seat during locking and the safety belt of the
front passenger is engaged in the safety belt
buckle during locking:
▷ The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
The behavior of the vehicle during touchless un‐
locking/locking depends on the following set‐
tings:
▷ If the automatic unlocking is active.
▷ If the automatic locking is active.
▷ If only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
or all access to the vehicle will be unlocked.
Only driver's door and fuel filler flap: the driv‐
er's door and fuel filler flap will only be un‐
locked when the driver approaches the vehi‐
cle on the driver's side.
All vehicle entry points: the vehicle will be un‐
locked regardless of the side on which the
driver approaches the vehicle.
▷ If the unlocking and locking of the vehicle is
confirmed with a light signal or a sound sig‐
nal.
▷ If the welcome light is switched on when the
vehicle is being unlocked.
▷ If pathway lighting is activated during locking.
▷ If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded
out and in when the vehicle is unlocked and
locked.
Opening and closing
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Functional requirements
▷ The drive-ready state must be turned off.
▷ Unlocking: when entering the unlocking zone,
the doors and trunk lid must be closed.
▷ Locking: when leaving the locking zone, the
doors and trunk lid must be closed.
▷ For touchless locking of the vehicle, no sec‐
ond vehicle key can be located in a radius of
six meters around the vehicle.
▷ If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, touchless unlocking/locking is
not possible until after the vehicle has been
driven.
Malfunction
Vehicle key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.
For replacing the battery, refer to page 84.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal ob‐
jects.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the vehicle key.
Do not transport the vehicle key together with
electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key or
use the integrated key.
Additional information:
Integrated key, refer to page 95.
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