Comparison with ordinary remote control

BMW 5 Series / BMW 5 Series Owners Manual / Controls / Opening and closing / Comfort Access / Comparison with ordinary remote control

The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons of the remote control or Comfort Access.

Unlocking

Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds

Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1. This corresponds to pressing the Locking button.

Locking

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second.

This corresponds to pressing the button. button.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.

Convenient closing

Press the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with the finger and hold it down.

In addition to locking, the windows and the glass sunroof are closed.

Monitor the closing process to ensure that Monitor the closing process
Monitor the closing process to ensure that no one becomes trapped.◀

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press the button on the exterior of the trunk lid

This corresponds to pressing the button button

cargo area Do not place the remote control in the cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the remote control is locked inside the vehicle when the trunk lid is closed.◀

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