Opening and closing: using the door lock – BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Controls

Opening and closing

Malfunctions

The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
Convertible: if hardtop movement via the
remote control is interrupted briefly, the move-
ment will be completed more quickly if you keep
the corresponding button pressed continu-
ously.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use the remote control on an
extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to
page

. The remote control for Comfort

Access contains a battery that may have to be
changed, refer to page

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and

this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.

Opening and closing:

Using the door lock

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the

vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge.

With Comfort Access, you can set how the vehi-
cle is unlocked, refer to page

Convenient opening and closing

Coupe: you can operate the windows and the
glass sunroof via the door lock.
Convertible: you can operate the windows and
the retractable hardtop via the door lock.
Hold the key in the position for unlocking or
locking.

During each closing procedure, and when
opening the retractable hardtop, watch

the process and ensure that no one becomes
trapped. Releasing the key stops the opera-
tion.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the
integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-
tions in the door lock.