Windows, D clo, Opening and closing – BMW M3 Coupe 2010 User Manual

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Opening and

closing

Windows

To prevent injuries, watch the windows
while closing them.

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 to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.

Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.

You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
There are separate switches in the rear seat
armrests.

After switching off the ignition

When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the
windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no
door is opened.

Convenient operation

For information on Convenient operation via the
remote control or the door lock, refer to page

. For information on Convenient closing

with Comfort Access, refer to Locking on
page

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
window closes, the closing action is interrupted
and the window reopens slightly.

Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the window's travel path

prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as thin objects, and the window
would continue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter-
fere with window movement. Otherwise, the
pinch protection system could be impaired.

Closing without pinch protection

If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-
dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-
dows normally, proceed as follows:

Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and
the window reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain value.

Pull the switch again past the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there. The window closes without pinch
protection.

Safety switch

With the safety switch, you can prevent the rear
windows from being opened or closed via the
switches in the rear passenger area, by chil-
dren, for example. When the safety function is
switched on, the LED comes on.

Always press the safety switch when chil-
dren ride in the rear; otherwise,

unchecked closing of the windows could lead to
injuries.