BMW 2008 M3 Convertible Manual Do Proprietário
Opening and
closing
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If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accidentally left inside the
trol has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle's cargo bay after the luggage
compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen.
The hazard warning flashers flash and an
acoustic signal
compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen.
The hazard warning flashers flash and an
acoustic signal
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sounds.
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Switching on radio readiness
Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the
start/stop button, refer to page
start/stop button, refer to page
Do not depress the brake or the clutch,
otherwise the engine will start.
otherwise the engine will start.
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Starting the engine
You can start the engine or switch on the igni-
tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle.
It is not necessary to insert a remote control into
the ignition switch, refer to page
tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle.
It is not necessary to insert a remote control into
the ignition switch, refer to page
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Malfunction
Convenient access may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this happens, open or close
the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con-
trol or using the integrated key. To start the
engine afterward, insert the remote control into
the ignition switch.
local radio waves. If this happens, open or close
the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con-
trol or using the integrated key. To start the
engine afterward, insert the remote control into
the ignition switch.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
be started. The remote control is not inside the
vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote
control with you inside the vehicle or have it
checked. If necessary, insert another remote
control into the ignition switch.
vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote
control with you inside the vehicle or have it
checked. If necessary, insert another remote
control into the ignition switch.
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is
switched off, the engine can only be restarted
within approx. 10 seconds.
switched off, the engine can only be restarted
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on: replace the battery
in the remote control.
cluster comes on: replace the battery
in the remote control.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for convenient access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
1.
Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page
control, refer to page
2.
Remove the cover.
3.
Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-
ing up.
ing up.
4.
Press the cover on to close.
Take the old battery to a battery collec-
tion point or to your BMW center.
tion point or to your BMW center.
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Windows
To prevent injuries, watch the windows
while closing them.
while closing them.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car, otherwise children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.
leave the car, otherwise children could operate
the electric windows and possibly injure them-
selves.
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Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.
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