BMW 550i xDrive Gran Turismo 2011 - Manual (Page 32)

Opening and closing
Remote control/key
Buttons on the remote control
1 Unlocking
2 Locking
3 Opening the small tailgate
4 Panic mode*, headlamp courtesy delay fea‐
ture, opening the large tailgate*
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with keys.
Every remote control contains a replaceable
battery.
The settings called up and implemented when
the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the vehicle, Personal
Profile, refer to page
33 .
In addition, information about service require‐
ments is stored in the remote control, Service
data in the remote control, refer to page
256 .
Integrated key
Press the button on the back of the remote con‐
trol, arrow 1, and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the following locks:
▷ Driver's door.
▷ Storage compartment in the front center
armrest.
The storage compartment contains a switch for
separately securing the tailgate, refer to
page
42 .
Replacing the battery
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control.
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment; see arrow 2.
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing upwards.
5. Press the cover closed.
Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐
ter or to your service center.
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