BMW 5 Series: Emergency detection of remote control
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start the engine in situations such as the following:
▷ Interference of radio transmission to remote
control by external sources.
▷ Discharged battery in the remote control.
A Check Control message is displayed if an attempt is made to switch on the ignition or start the engine.
Starting the engine in case of emergency detection of remote control
Starting the engine in case of
emergency detection of remote control
Automatic transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the brake.
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check Control message appears, hold the remote control, as shown, against the marked area on the steering column and press the Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while pressing the clutch.
Loss of the remote controls
Lost remote controls can be blocked by your
service center. ...
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SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from
both sides of the vehicle,
or 3.5m(11 ft). This zone starts at
each side mirror and goes back
approximately 5.0 m(16 ft). Th ...
Winter tires
At temperatures below 45 °F (+7
°C), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the
snowflake
symbol in additio ...
