Changing The Battery; Windows - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

Before driving a vehicle with automatic
gearbox into a car wash
1. Insert the remote control in the ignition lock.
2. Depress the brake.
3. Move the selector lever to position N.
4. Switch the engine off.
The car will be able to roll.
Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction as a result
of interference from local radio signals. In this
case, open or close the vehicle using the but-
tons on the remote control or with the inte-
grated key. You can subsequently start the
engine by inserting the remote control into the
ignition lock.
Warning lights
If the warning light in the instrument
cluster comes on when you attempt
to start the engine: the engine cannot
be started. The remote control is not in the car
or is malfunctioning. Take the remote control
with you into the car or have it checked. If appli-
cable, try inserting a different remote control
into the ignition lock.
If the warning light in the instrument
cluster comes on while the engine is
running: the remote control is no
longer inside the car. After the engine is then
switched off, it can be restarted only within
approx. 10 seconds.
If the indicator light in the instrument
cluster comes on: change the battery
in the remote control.

Changing the battery

The battery in the remote control for convenient
access requires replacement from time to time.
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1. Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, see page 16.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Insert a new battery with the plus side up.
4. Press the cover back into position.
Dispose of the old battery only at an
authorised collecting point or hand it in to
BMW Service.<

Windows

Observe the windows during the closing
procedure, to avoid any injuries.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car, otherwise children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.<
Opening, closing
> Press the switch as far as the pressure
point:
The window opens as long as you hold the
switch in this position.
> Press the switch beyond the pressure point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to halt the opening movement.