Locking separately
The trunk lid can be locked separately using the switch in the front center armrest.
▷ Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
▷ Trunk lid not secured, arrow
2.

Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from the central locking system.
When the center armrest is locked, the tailgate cannot be accessed. This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked using valet service. The infrared remote control can be handed out without the key.
See also:
Using the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀ ...
2012 BMW 3 Series Sedan: First Look
Competes with: Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Infiniti G37, Audi A4
Looks like: A little bit bigger outside, just a teensy bit bigger inside
Drivetrain: 240-hp, 2.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-four cylin ...
DSC OFF
When DSC OFF, is active,
driving stability is limited during acceleration
and when driving in bends. ...
