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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Resetting BMW Digital Key
To reset BMW Digital Key, an authorized vehicle
key must be located in the vehicle.
After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be unlocked,
locked or started with a digital key.
The vehicle owner must present proof of authorization
for his vehicle again at the service center
to be able to use BMW
Equipotential bonding
The low-resistance connection between the housing of the high-voltage battery
unit and ground is
a crucial prerequisite for the fault-free function of the integrated isolation
monitoring. This is why it
is important to observe the correct tightening torque for all assembly screws.
It is also impo
