BMW X5 3.0i SAV 2005 - Manual (Page 31)

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31 n Opening and closing: from outside
Using remote control
When you engage/release the vehicle
locks, you also activate/deactivate the
anti-theft system, arm/disarm the alarm
system, and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
Protect the remote control against
unauthorized use by handing over
only the spare key, for example when
using hotel valet parking.
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You can find more detailed information
on the alarm system on page
38 .
Since passengers or animals
remaining in the vehicle might be
able to lock the doors from the inside,
take the vehicle's keys with you so that
the vehicle can be opened again from
the outside at any time.
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Unlocking vehicle
Press button.
Press the button once to unlock the
driver's door and the fuel filler door
only; press a second time to unlock all
remaining doors as well as the tailgate/
liftgate.
Convenience opening mode
Press the button briefly and then hold
down.
The windows and the panorama glass
sunroof open.
Locking and securing
Press button.
As a confirmation that the vehicle is
correctly locked, the hazard warning
flashers light up.
If you so desire, you can have this
function deactivated if your vehi-
cle is not equipped with an alarm sys-
tem.
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Switching on interior lamps
If the vehicle is locked, press button.
With this function, you can also search
for your vehicle, e.g. when parked in an
underground garage.
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press button once again directly after
locking.
For more detailed information, refer to
page
39 .
Opening liftgate
Briefly press the button.
The liftgate will open slightly, regardless
of whether it was previously locked or
unlocked.
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