2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 38

Opening and closing > The engine can only be started if the vehicle detects that the remote control is located in the vehicle. Comfort closing Hold a finger or the back of a hand on the surface, arrow 2. The windows and the glass sunroof*/panorama glass sunroof* are closed. Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.< Comparison with ordinary remote control You can control the functions mentioned previously with the comfort access or by pressing the buttons on the remote control. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the information on opening and closing beginning on page 26 beforehand. The special features when using comfort access are described in the following. Should a short delay occur when opening or closing the windows or the glass sunroof*/panorama glass sunroof*, the system checks whether a remote control is located in the vehicle. Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.< Opening liftgate Press the button on the liftgate. This corresponds to pressing the button. If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo bay is detected in the locked vehicle after the liftgate is closed, then the liftgate opens again. The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal* sounds.< Switching on radio readiness By briefly pressing the Start/Stop button, you switch on the radio readiness, refer to page 59. When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal, otherwise the engine will start.< Releasing Starting engine You can start the engine or switch on the ignition if a remote control is located in the interior of the vehicle. It need not be inserted in the ignition lock, refer to page 59. Completely grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the button. As long as no remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off if no door has been opened. Locking Touch the area highlighted in the picture, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing the button. Please make sure that all electronic systems/consumers are switched off before locking to save the battery.< Switching off engine > Remote control not in ignition lock: After switching off the engine, the transmission is automatically switched into transmission position P. > Remote control in ignition lock: If transmission position N is engaged, the transmission remains in this position after the engine is switched off. 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG