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Alarm system

The vehicle alarm system responds:

> When a door, the hood or the luggage compartment lid is opened

> To movement inside the vehicle (interior motion sensor)

> To variations in the vehicle tilt sensor such as occur during attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle

> To interruption of battery voltage.

The system responds to unauthorized vehicle entry and attempted theft by simultaneously activating the following:

> Sounding an acoustical alarm for 30 seconds

> The hazard warning flashers are activated for approx. five minutes

> The high beams flash on and off in the same rhythm.

To arm and disarm the alarm system

When the vehicle is locked or unlocked by using a key or with the remote control, the alarm system is also simultaneously armed or disarmed. The interior motion sensor is activated approx. 30 seconds after you have finished locking the car. The system indicates that it has been correctly armed by switching on the hazard flashers for a single cycle and by emitting an acoustical signal. When the system is active, you can still gain access to the luggage compartment by pressing button 3 on the remote control transmitter. When the lid is closed, it is armed once again.

Indicator lamp displays

> The indicator lamp on the top of the instrument panel flashes continuously: The system is armed

> The indicator lamp flashes during arming: door(s), the hood or luggage compartment lid are not completely closed. Even if you do not close the alerted area, the system begins to monitor the remaining areas, and the indicator lamp flashes continuously after 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated

> If the indicator lamp goes out when the system is disarmed: No unauthorized entries have been detected in the period since the system was armed



> If the indicator lamp flashes for 10 seconds when the system is disarmed: An attempted entry has been detected in the period since the system was armed.

Following triggering of an alarm, the indicator lamp will flash continuously.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. By doing this, you can prevent false alarms on garage ramps or when the vehicle is transported by trailer or train, for instance. Lock the vehicle twice (= arm the system). In other words, press button 2 of the remote control twice in succession or lock the vehicle twice with the key. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are deactivated for as long as the system remains armed.

Interior motion sensor

The transmitter and receiver of the interior motion sensor are located in a trim panel in the vehicle's headliner. In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and sliding/tilt sunroof must be completely closed. Nevertheless, you should deactivate the interior motion sensor whenever

> children or animals are left in the vehicle

> the windows and/or sunroof are left open.

Emergency deactivation procedure

If the car is locked and it is not possible to disarm the system in the normal manner, proceed as follows:

1 Use the key to unlock the door (the alarm sounds for 30 seconds when opening the door)

2 Turn the key to ignition key position 1; the central locking system unlocks the remaining doors.

The alarm system is now disarmed. Refer the problem to your BMW center.

Electric power windows

Open and close windows

In ignition key position 1 or 2:

> Depress the rocker switch until you feel resistance: The window continues moving for as long as you maintain pressure on the switch

> Press the rocker switch beyond the resistance point: The window moves automatically. Press the switch a second time to stop the window

After the ignition has been switched off:

> You can continue to operate the power windows as long as one of the front doors has not been opened. To open a window, press the rocker switch past the resistance point.

Remove the ignition key when you leave the vehicle and close the doors so that children can no longer operate the power windows, possibly injuring themselves, for instance.< For the convenience operating mode via the door lock or the remote control, refer to page 32 or page 33.

Safety feature

A contact strip is integrated into each of the upper window frame sections. If pressure is exerted against this contact strip while a window is being raised, the system will respond by stopping the window and then retracting it a small distance. Despite this safety feature, be extremely careful that the closing path of the window is not obstructed whenever it is closed. Otherwise, an object might not touch the contact strip in some situations (with very thin objects, for instance). You can override this safety feature by pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it. Because the power windows are sealed at high pressure to prevent wind noise when closed, a powerful motor is required for efficient closing. When closing the windows, always ensure that they are not obstructed in any way. Unsupervised use of these systems can result in serious personal injury. Remove the ignition key to deactivate the electric power windows whenever you leave the car. Never leave the keys in the car with unsupervised children. Never place anything that could obstruct the driver's vision on or next to the windows.

Electric power windows Security glass

Safety switch

You can use the safety switch (arrow) to deactivate the rear window switches (when children are riding in the rear seats, for instance). Press the safety switch whenever children are riding in the rear of the vehicle. Careless use of the power windows can lead to injury.

Break-resistant security glass

The glass installed on all side windows and the rear window is designed to offer resistance to breakage and vandalism. Each break-resistant window contains several layers of clear synthetic plastic film sandwiched between the inner and outer glass panes. In addition, another film is applied to the inner surface of the glass (facing the passenger compartment). This film prevents the glass, if shattered, from spreading into the passenger compartment. Please note the following precautions regarding this inner glass surface film:

1 The film is not scratch-resistant. Avoid contact with sharp objects which may break through or cut the film

2 Clean the glass with water. If ineffective, you may use regular household window cleaner; wipe the cleaner off immediately. Do not use window cleaners containing solvents or abrasives, as these may scratch the film

3 Do not apply any self-adhesive labels, or labels with tape to the inner surface

4 Do not apply window tint film to the inner window surface

5 If frost or ice builds up on the inner surface in cold, high-humidity climates, do not use a scraper or an "ice-removing spray." Start the engine and refer to the instructions on defrosting the door windows.

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Sliding/Tilt sunroof

To prevent injuries, exercise care when closing the sliding/tilt sunroof and keep it in your field of vision until it is shut. Before leaving the car, switch off the electric sunroof mechanism by taking out the ignition key. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle with access to vehicle keys. Use of the key can result in starting of the engine and operation of vehicle systems such as power sunroof, etc. Unsupervised use of these systems can result in serious personal injury.< To avoid pressure or drafts in the passenger compartment when the sunroof is open or lifted, keep the air vents in the dashboard open and increase the air supply if necessary. Refer to pages 100, 104. For the convenience operating mode via the door lock or the radio remote control, refer to page 32 or page 33.

Safety feature

If the sliding/tilt sunroof encounters resistance at a point roughly past the middle of its travel when it is closing, the closing cycle is interrupted and the sunroof will open again slightly. Despite this safety feature, be extremely careful that the closing path of the sunroof is not obstructed whenever it is closed. Otherwise, triggering the closing-force limitation may not be ensured in some situations (with very thin objects, for instance). You can override this safety feature by pressing the switch beyond the resistance point and holding it.

Lifting – opening – closing

From ignition key position 1 press the switch or slide it to the desired direction until you feel resistance. When lifting, the headliner retracts several inches. You can continue to operate the sunroof after the ignition has been switched off as long as one of the front doors has not been opened.

Automatic* opening and closing

Press the switch past the resistance point briefly: The sunroof travels to either the fully-closed or fully-open position. Other automatic operations are: > With the sunroof open, press the switch briefly toward "Lift:" The sunroof automatically extends to its fully raised position > With the sunroof lifted, press the switch briefly toward "Open:" The sunroof automatically opens all the way. Pressing the switch again briefly stops the motion immediately.

Sliding/Tilt sunroof with glass moonroof

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The options and control procedures are essentially the same as those previously described for the sliding/tilt sunroof. In order to open the raised roof, press the control switch towards "Open" until the roof has reached the desired position. The headliner insert slides back somewhat when you raise the roof. When the roof is opened, the headliner retracts with it. The headliner will then automatically remain in its retracted position, but can be repositioned as desired.

Power loss or malfunction

After interruptions in electrical supply (when the battery is disconnected, for instance), the sunroof will only lift. To reinitialize the mechanism: 1 Raise the sliding/tilt sunroof all the way 2 Continue to hold the switch for approx. five seconds. In the eve