2008 BMW M5 Owner's Manual - Page 37
2008 BMW M5 Manual
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> Press the button on the outside of the liftgate. Closing is not canceled when you put the vehicle into motion.< Arming and disarming alarm system When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm system is armed or disarmed at the same time. The liftgate can also be opened with the system armed with the button on the remote control, refer to page 30. When the liftgate is closed, it is locked and monitored again. Tailgate Opening Switching off alarm > Unlock the vehicle using the remote control, refer to page 30. > Insert the remote control all the way into the ignition lock. Indicator lamp displays Pull the lever and swing the tailgate downward. The open tailgate can be loaded with up to 550 lbs./250 kg.< Navigation > The indicator lamp under the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed. > The indicator lamp flashes after locking: the doors, hood or liftgate are not properly 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 approx. 10 seconds. However, the interior motion sensor is not activated. > The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking: your vehicle has not been disturbed while you were away. > The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking until the remote control is inserted into the ignition lock, however for a maximum of approx. 5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed while you were away. Mobility Reference Communications Entertainment Closing Fold the tailgate up and press closed. Alarm system The concept The vehicle alarm system responds: > When a door, the hood or the liftgate is opened > To movements in the vehicle: interior motion sensor, refer to page 36 > To changes in the vehicle's tilt if someone attempts to steal the wheels or tow the vehicle > To interruptions in battery voltage Unauthorized operations are briefly signaled by the alarm system: > with an acoustic alarm > by switching on the hazard warning flashers > by flashing the high beams 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 248 - © 08/07 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance