BMW serie 3 sedan 2000 Manual De Usuario

Keys

1 The master keys with remote control

determine the functions of the Key
Memory. Refer to page

There is an extended-life battery
in every master key which is

charged automatically in the steering
lock as you drive.
For this reason, if you have a master
key that is otherwise not used, use that
key approximately once every year
while driving for an extended period.
This will charge the battery. Refer also
to page

2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,

such as in your wallet. This key is not
intended for continuous use.

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3 Door and ignition key

The locks for the luggage compart-
ment lid and the glove compartment
cannot be operated with this key –
this is recommended for valet park-
ing, for instance.

Replacement keys

Replacement keys are available exclu-
sively through your BMW center. Since
the keys belong to a security system
(refer to "Electronic vehicle immobilizer"
on page

), your BMW center is obli-

gated to be sure that a person request-
ing a key is authorized to do so.

If possible, take all of the master
keys that belong to the vehicle

with you when you pick up your re-
placement key.
When you receive a new replacement
key, turn that key to position 2 in the
ignition lock once (ignition switched on)
and then back. This allows the elec-
tronic vehicle immobilizer to "learn" the
new key.