Controls and features -> Central locking system for your BMW 5 Series 1995-2003

32nCentral locking system  
Opening and closing – from the outside  
The concept  
Convenience operation  
The central locking system is ready for  
operation when both front doors are  
closed. The system engages and  
releases the locks on the  
You can also operate the windows and  
sliding/tilt sunroof via the door lock.  
> To open: with the door closed, turn  
the key to the "Unlock" position and  
hold it.  
> doors  
> luggage compartment lid  
> fuel filler door.  
> To close: with the door closed, turn  
the key to the "Lock" position and  
hold it.  
The central locking system can be  
operated  
Watch during the closing process  
to be sure that no one is inadvert-  
ently injured. Releasing the key stops  
the operation.<  
> from outside via the door lock and  
using the remote control  
> from inside by pressing a button.  
Using the key  
One turn of the key in the driver's door  
lock unlocks the driver's door only.  
Turning the key a second time unlocks  
all of the remaining doors, the luggage  
compartment lid and the fuel filler door.  
The fuel filler door is not locked when  
you open the vehicle from the inside  
(refer to page 36). The alarm system is  
automatically armed whenever you acti-  
vate the central locking system from  
outside of the vehicle. Both the door  
locks and release handles remain  
locked. The alarm system is also acti-  
vated or deactivated.  
Manual operation  
(in the event of an electrical failure)  
Turn the key to the extreme left or right  
to unlock/lock the door.  
You can have a confirmation  
message set to inform you that the  
vehicle has been properly locked.<  
If locked from inside, the central locking  
system unlocks automatically (only  
those doors which were not locked  
separately with the safety lock buttons)  
in the event of an accident. Refer to  
page 36. In addition, the hazard  
warning flashers and interior lamps  
come on.