Get Controls and features -> Opening and closing from the outside Guide for 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.

Opening and closing – from the outside

33n

To prevent unauthorized use of

With the remote control*

the remote control, surrender only

the door and ignition key 3 or the spare

key 2 (refer to page 30) when leaving

the vehicle for valet parking, for

example.

The remote control gives you an excep-

tionally convenient method for

unlocking and locking your vehicle.

Furthermore, it provides an additional

function which you can only execute via

the remote control:

In the event of a system malfunction,

please contact your BMW center. You

can also obtain replacement keys

there.<

> To switch on the interior lamps, refer

to page 34.

With this function, you can also

"search for" the vehicle, when parked

in an underground garage, for

Master key

instance.

Keys with remote control units are

master keys, refer to page 30.

Whenever you unlock (lock) the vehicle,

you simultaneously deactivate (activate)

the anti-theft system and switch the

interior lamps on (off).

Since passengers or animals

remaining in the vehicle might be

able to lock the doors from the inside,

always take the vehicle keys with you

so that the vehicle can be opened again

from the outside at any time.<

Every transmission is indicated by a

light signal. If the signal no longer lights

up when a button is pressed and

locking with the remote control is no

longer possible:

Change the battery, refer to page 144.

³⁴ⁿOpening and closing – from the outside

To unlock

To lock and secure

To switch on the interior lamps

Press button 1.

Press button 2.

With the vehicle locked, press button 3.

The interior lamps are activated at the

same time.

Never use the remote control to

lock the doors when leaving

passengers in the vehicle, as they

would then be unable to unlock the

door from the inside.<

Opening and closing – from the outside

35n

External systems

For US owners only

External systems or devices may cause The transmitter and receiver units

local interference in the functions of the comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal

remote control.

Communications Commission) regula-

tions. Operation is governed by the

following:

Should this occur, you can still open

and close the vehicle using the master

key in either the door or luggage

compartment locks.

FCC ID:

LX8EWS

LX8FZVS

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

> This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

> this device must accept any interfer-

ence received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications to

these devices could void the

user's authority to operate the equip-

ment.<

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