Opening and closing: from inside, Opening and closing – BMW M5 Sedan 2008 User Manual

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Opening and

closing

Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.

Using door lock

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
persons are inside, as unlocking from the

inside is not possible without special knowl-
edge.

When unlocking

Turning the key once unlocks the driver's
door and the fuel filler door.

Turning the key a second time unlocks the
remaining doors and the luggage compart-
ment lid.

Convenient operation

You also have the option of operating the win-
dows and the glass sunroof

from the driver's

door lock.
Turn and hold the key in the positions for
unlocking or locking.

Watch during the closing process to be
sure that no one is injured. Releasing the

key stops the operation.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
turn a key all the way to the right or left in the
door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door.

Opening and closing: from

inside

When the front doors are closed, this button
unlocks or locks the doors and luggage com-
partment lid, but does not activate the anti-theft
system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.

Automatic locking

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page

Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Press the controller to open the menu.

Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-
troller.

Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Door locks" is selected and
press the controller.

Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.

Select a menu item:

"Relock door if not opened"
The central locking system locks again
after a short time if no door has been
opened.