BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual page 26

Switching off an alarm
> Unlock the car with the remote control, see
page 17.
> Insert the remote control fully into the igni-
tion lock.
Indicator light displays
> If the indicator light beneath the inside mir-
ror flashes steadily: the system is armed.
> If the indicator light flashes after locking: the
doors, engine compartment lid or luggage
compartment lid/tailgate or rear window are
not properly closed. Even if these are not
closed fully, the remaining items are dead-
locked and the indicator light begins to flash
steadily after 10 seconds. However, the
interior movement detector and tilt alarm
sensor are not activated.
> If the indicator light goes out after unlock-
ing: no attempt was made to tamper with
the car during your absence.
>
If the indicator light flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes: an attempt was made to tamper
with the car.
Tilt alarm sensor
The vehicle's inclination is monitored. The
alarm is triggered, for instance, if an attempt is
made to steal the car's wheels or tow it away.
Interior movement detector
Before the interior movement detector can
operate correctly, the windows and glass roof
must be closed.
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Avoiding false alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior movement
detector can be switched off together. This pre-
vents false alarms, e.g. in the following situa-
tions:
> In duplex garages
> When being transported on car-carrying
trains, boats/ships or trailers
> If pets are to remain inside the car
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior movement detector
Press the
again as soon as the car is locked.
The indicator light comes on for approx. two
seconds, then begins to flash steadily. The tilt
alarm sensor and interior movement detector
are switched off until the car is next unlocked
and locked.
Convenient access*
Convenient access enables you to access your
car without having to take the remote control
into your hand. It is sufficient to have the remote
control on your person, for example in a jacket
pocket. The vehicle automatically recognises
your remote control when it is in the immediate
vicinity or inside the car.
Convenient access supports the following
functions:
> Unlocking/locking the car
> Unlocking just the luggage compartment
lid/tailgate
> Starting the engine
> Convenient closing
Operating requirements
>
The car or the luggage compartment lid/tail-
gate can be locked only when the car ascer-
tains that the remote control on your person
is not inside the car.
*
> About two seconds have to elapse before
the car can again be unlocked and locked.
button on the remote control