BMW 3 SEDAN 2023 Series Owner's Manual page 94

CONTROLS
Depending on local regulations, the acous-
tic alarm may be suppressed.
▷ Optical alarm:
By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where required.
Do not modify the system to ensure function of
the alarm system.
Turning the alarm system on/off
The alarm system is turned on as soon as the
vehicle is locked from the outside.
The alarm system is not switched on if the
vehicle is locked from a greater distance with
the My BMW App or manually from the inside.
The alarm system is switched off as soon as
the vehicle is unlocked.
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door
is opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Opening the cargo area with the
alarm system switched on
The cargo area can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will
be locked and monitored again. The hazard
warning system flashes once during closing.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
▷ Press the button on the vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Briefly press the button on the vehi-
cle key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Opening and closing
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Indicator light on the interior mirror
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ The indicator light flashes for approx.
10 seconds, then flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate
are not correctly closed. Correctly closed
access points are secured.
When the remaining open access points
are closed, the interior motion sensor and
tilt alarm sensor will be turned on.
▷ The indicator light flashes even though all
access points have been closed:
Alarm system error.
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking
until drive-ready state is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
The alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The inclination of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-
cle is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The vehicle interior is monitored.