BMW 3: Buttons on the vehicle key
- Unlocking
- Locking
- Opening the trunk lid
- Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: headlight courtesy delay feature
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle
key.
Depending on the settings, either only the driver's door or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the button on the vehicle key again to unlock the other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle
key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened, as long as the button on the vehicle key is pressed.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
2. 
Press the button on the
vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking system
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Pressing the button locks the
vehicle if
the front doors are closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking
Pressing the button unlocks the
vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the
vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.- Briefly press the button on the vehicle key three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
Displays and control
elements
In the vicinity of the steering
wheel
Light switch element
Turn signal indicator, high beams
Instrument cluster
Wipers
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indicator/warning lights c
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AUTO program
Concept
The AUTO program cools, ventilates or heats
the car's interior automatically.
The air distribution and temperature are controlled
automatically depending on the temperature
in the car's interior and the desired temperature
setting including the selected intensity of the air
flow.
Switching
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid
Safety information
Warning
An open trunk lid protrudes from the vehicle
and can endanger occupants and other traffic
participants or damage the vehicle in the event
of an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers.
In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's
interior. There is
