Central Locking System; Opening And Closing - From The Outside; With The Key - BMW 528I Owner's Manual

Central locking system

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The concept
The central locking system is ready for
operation as soon as you close the front
doors. The system engages and re-
leases the locks on the
> doors
> luggage compartment lid/tailgate
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and rear window
> fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be
operated
> from outside via the driver's door lock
as well as via the remote control
> from inside via the central locking
system buttons.
The fuel filler door remains unlocked
when you activate the system from in-
side the vehicle (refer to page 40). The
anti-theft system is automatically armed
whenever you activate the central lock-
ing system from outside the vehicle.
The alarm system is also activated or
deactivated.
If looked from inside, the central locking
system unlocks automatically (only
those doors which were not locked
separately with the safety lock buttons)
in the event of an accident. Refer to
page 40. In addition, the hazard warn-
ing flashers and interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing – from the outside

With the key

One turn of the key in the driver's door
lock unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate and the fuel
filler door.
You can have an acknowledgment
message set to confirm that the
vehicle has been secured correctly (not
released at this time).<
Convenience operation
You can also operate the windows and
sliding/tilt sunroof 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 the closing process care-
fully and be sure that no one is
trapped by the closing motion. The win-
dows/sunroof stop moving immediately
when you release the key.<
Manual operation
(in the event of an electrical failure)
Turn the key all the way to the left or
right to unlock/lock the door.
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