Alarm System; Rear Window; Panic Mode - BMW 328i Owner's Manual

Make sure that the closing path of the
luggage compartment lid/tailgate is clear,
otherwise injuries may
Sedan
Sports Wagon
Sports Wagon: opening and closing the

rear window

Small items can be loaded and unloaded
quickly when the rear window is opened sepa-
rately.
The roll-up cover is raised when the rear
window is opened. Before closing the rear
window, press the roll-up cover downward until
it engages.<
Press the button: the rear window opens
slightly. It can now be swung upwards.
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Press the window shut to close it.
Make sure that the corners of any pointed
or sharp-edged cargo are padded if they
could bump against the rear window while the
vehicle is in motion, otherwise the heating ele-
ments of the rear window could be

Alarm system*

The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
> When a door, the hood or the luggage com-
partment lid/tailgate is opened
>
To movements inside the vehicle: Interior
motion sensor, refer to page
>
When the car's inclination changes, for
instance if an attempt is made to jack it up
and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to
towing away
> When there is an interruption in the power
supply from the battery
The alarm system signals unauthorized entry
attempts for a short time by means of:
> An acoustic alarm
> Switching on the hazard warning flashers
> Flashing the high beams
Arming and disarming
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
You can open the luggage compartment lid/tail-
gate even when the alarm system is armed, by
pressing the button on the remote control,
refer to page 30. The lid is locked and moni-
tored again as soon as you close it.

Panic mode*

You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation:
Press the button for at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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