Starting The Engine - BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual

> The engine can be started only when the
car ascertains that the remote control on
your person is inside the car.
Comparison with the conventional
remote control
Generally speaking, it makes no difference
whether you control the functions outlined
above by using convenient access or by press-
ing the buttons on the remote control. Conse-
quently, you should begin by familiarising your-
self with the instructions for opening and
closing, starting on page 16.
The features specific to convenient access are
described below.
A short delay when opening or closing the
windows or the glass roof/panorama
glass roof indicates that a test is being carried
out to ascertain whether there is a remote con-
trol inside the car. If necessary, please repeat
the opening or closing operation.<
Unlocking
Put your hand right round the handle of the
driver's or the front passenger's door, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
If a remote control is detected inside the pas-
senger compartment after the car has been
unlocked, the electric steering wheel lock dis-
engages, see page 45.
Locking
Use your finger to touch the panel, arrow 2, for
approx. one second. This corresponds to
pressing the button.
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Please make sure that the ignition and all
electrical consumers are switched off
prior to locking in order to preserve the bat-
tery.<
Convenient closing
For convenient closing, keep your finger on the
panel, arrow 2.
As of radio readiness, you can open and close
the windows, and also the retractable hardtop if
the car is stationary, as long as a remote control
is located inside the car.
Unlocking just the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate
Press the button on the outside of the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate. This corresponds to
pressing the
If a remote control inadvertently left
behind is detected inside the locked vehi-
cle's luggage area after you close the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate or rear window, the lid
reopens slightly. The hazard warning flashers
flash and an acoustic signal
Switching on radio readiness
Lightly touching the start/stop button switches
on radio readiness, see page 45.
Do not depress the brake or clutch, other-
wise the engine will

Starting the engine

You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle.
button.
It is not necessary to insert the remote control in
the ignition lock, see page 45.
Switching off the engine in vehicles
with automatic gearbox
The engine can be switched off only when the
selector lever is in position P, see page 47.
To switch off the engine with the selector lever
in position N, the remote control must be in the
ignition lock.
button.
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