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:
Important safety notes
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle ...
Problems with the SmartKey
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
You cannot lock or
unlock the vehicle
using the SmartKey.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged ...
Fluid Locations
4-cylinder models
V6 models ...
