2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 37
2010 BMW X5 Manual
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Indicator lamp displays Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor may be switched off at the same time. This prevents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following situations: > In stacking garages > When transporting on car-carrying trains, by sea or on a trailer > When animals are to remain in the vehicle > 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. Comfort access* Comfort access enables you to access your vehicle without having to hold the remote control in your hand. It is sufficient to carry the remote control with you, e.g. in your jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically detects the related remote control in the immediate vicinity or in the interior. Comfort access supports the following functions: > Unlocking/locking vehicle > Comfort closing > Opening liftgate > Starting engine Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system reacts, e.g. in case of an attempted wheel theft or towing. Interior motion sensor In order for the interior motion sensor to function properly, the windows and glass sunroof*/ panorama glass sunroof* must be completely closed. Functional requirements Mobility Reference > The vehicle can only be unlocked if the vehicle detects that the remote control carried is not located in the vehicle interior. > The next unlocking and locking cycle is not possible until after approx. 2 seconds. 35 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation > 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. Press the button on the remote control again as soon as the vehicle is locked. The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor are switched off until the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subsequently locked again. Driving tips > The indicator lamp under the interior rearview mirror flashes continuously: the system is armed. Switching off tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor Controls At a glance