BMW 5 Series: Operating from the outside
▷ Via the remote control.
▷ Via the driver's door lock.
▷ Via the door handles.
▷ Via the button in the trunk lid.
The following takes place simultaneously when locking/unlocking the vehicle via the remote control:
▷ Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the theft protection is activated/deactivated.
Theft protection prevents the doors from being unlocked using the lock buttons or the door opener.
▷ The welcome lamps, interior lamps and
courtesy lamps are switched on and off.
▷ The alarm system, is
armed or disarmed.
The concept
The central locking system becomes active
when the driver's door is closed.
The system simultaneously engages and releases
the locks on the following:
▷ Doors.
▷ Trunk lid.
▷ ...
Operating from the inside
Operating from the inside
Via the button for the central locking system.
If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the
fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
If an accident of a certain severity ...
See also:
Matte finish care
If your vehicle has a clear matte finish,
observe the following instructions in order to
avoid damage to the paintwork due to
incorrect care.
These notes also apply to light alloy wheels
with ...
AM radio reception
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can bend around objects and skip
along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the ionosphere and bent back to earth.
Because of these ...
Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated
(left) and activated (right)
When this function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help
light up a curve ...
