Controls and features -> Central locking system for Your BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

32nCentral locking system  
Opening and closing – from the outside  
Watch the closing process care-  
The concept  
fully and be sure that no one is  
trapped by the closing motion. The  
closing process stops immediately  
when you release the key.<  
The central locking system becomes  
operational when the doors are closed.  
The system simultaneously engages  
and releases the locks on the  
> doors  
> luggage compartment  
> fuel filler door.  
Manual operation  
(in the event of electrical malfunction)  
Turn the key all the way to the extreme  
left or right to unlock/lock the driver's  
door.  
The central locking system can be  
operated  
> from outside via the door locks, the  
luggage compartment lock as well as  
via the remote control*  
With the key  
Never lock the doors when leaving  
> from inside via the safety lock  
buttons (locks doors only).  
passengers in the vehicle, as they  
would then be unable to unlock the  
door from the inside.<  
The anti-theft system is automatically  
activated whenever you activate the  
central locking system from outside the  
vehicle. It prevents the doors from  
being unlocked with the lock buttons or  
release handles.  
Convenience locking mode  
The electric power windows can also  
be closed via the door locks:  
When the doors are closed, hold the  
key in the "Lock" position.  
The central locking system unlocks  
automatically in the event of an acci-  
dent. In addition, the hazard warning  
flashers and interior lamps come on.