BMW 3: General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm system reacts to the following changes:
- Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.
- Movements in the car's interior.
- Changes in the vehicle tilt, for instance, during attempts at stealing a wheel or when towing the vehicle.
- Disconnected battery voltage.
- Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis.
The alarm system signals these changes visually and acoustically:
- Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic alarm may be suppressed. - Visual alarm:
By flashing the exterior lighting.
Switching on/off
When you unlock and lock the vehicle, either with the vehicle key or via Comfort Access, the alarm system is switched off and on at the same time.
Opening the doors with the alarm system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is opened if the door was unlocked using the integrated key in the door lock.
Opening the trunk lid with the alarm system switched on
The trunk lid can be opened even when the alarm system is switched on.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and monitored again provided the doors are locked. The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
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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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Indicator light on the interior
mirror
The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.
Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Interior motion se
Power windows
Safety information
Warning
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the window
Glass sunroof
General information
The glass sunroof and the sun protection are operated
using the same switch.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk
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Parking brake
Concept
The parking brake is used to prevent the vehicle
from rolling when it is parked.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll away. There is a risk of accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle i
Trunk lid
General information
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the remote control in the cargo
area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and country
version, it is also possible to have the doors
unlocked. To perform settings.
The trunk lid cannot be opened when the vehicle
is in
