BMW 3: Indicator light on the interior mirror
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- 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 sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or trunk lid are
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
When the still open access points are closed, the interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will be switched on.
- The indicator light goes out after unlocking: The vehicle has not been tampered with.
- The indicator light flashes after unlocking until drive-ready state is switched on, but no longer than approx. 5 minutes: An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is towed.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
- In automatic vehicle washes.
- In duplex garages.
- During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at sea or on a trailer.
- With animals in the vehicle.
- When the vehicle is locked after start of fueling.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
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Press the button on the vehicle
key within
10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 seconds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
- Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key.
- Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key and activate the drive-ready state via emergency detection of the vehicle key.
- With Comfort Access: when carrying the vehicle key, grasp the driver's door or front passenger door handle completely.
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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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Driving comfort
Adaptive M chassis
Concept
The Adaptive M chassis is a controllable sport
chassis/suspension. This system reduces undesirable
vehicle motion when using a dynamic
driving style or traveling on uneven road surfaces.
This enhances the driving dynamics and driving
comfort depending on the road surface
Idle state
Concept
If the vehicle is in idle state, it is switched off. All
power consumers are deactivated.
General information
The vehicle is in idle state prior to opening from
the outside and after exiting and locking.
Safety information
Warning
An unsecured vehicle can begin to move and
possibly roll awa
