Controls and features -> Opening and closing: from outside for your BMW X5 2000-2006
Opening and closing: from outside
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Using remote control
Unlocking vehicle
Switching on interior lamps
When you engage/release the vehicle
locks, you also activate/deactivate the
anti-theft system, arm/disarm the alarm
system, and switch the interior lamps
on/off.
Press button.
If the vehicle is locked, press button.
With this function, you can also search
for your vehicle, e.g. when parked in an
underground garage.
Press the button once to unlock the
driver's door and the fuel filler door
only; press a second time to unlock all
remaining doors as well as the tailgate/
liftgate.
Protect the remote control against
unauthorized use by handing over
only the spare key, for example when
using hotel valet parking.<
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Convenience opening mode
You can find more detailed information
on the alarm system on page 38.
Press button once again directly after
locking.
Press the button briefly and then hold
down.
The windows and the panorama glass
sunroof open.
For more detailed information, refer to
page 39.
Since passengers or animals
remaining in the vehicle might be
able to lock the doors from the inside,
take the vehicle's keys with you so that
the vehicle can be opened again from
the outside at any time.<
Opening liftgate
Locking and securing
Briefly press the button.
Press button.
The liftgate will open slightly, regardless
of whether it was previously locked or
unlocked.
As a confirmation that the vehicle is
correctly locked, the hazard warning
flashers light up.
If you so desire, you can have this
function deactivated if your vehi-
cle is not equipped with an alarm sys-
tem.<
32nOpening and closing: from outside
If the vehicle is locked, the tail-
gate/liftgate is also locked again
when closed.
Malfunction
For US owners only
The remote control can be subjected
to malfunctions by local radio waves.
Should the remote control fail to oper-
ate owing to interference of this kind,
The transmitter and receiver units com-
ply with part 15 of the FCC/Federal
Communication Commission regula-
tions. Operation is governed by the fol-
Before and after a trip, be sure that the
tailgate/liftgate was not opened unin-
tentionally.<
unlock and lock the vehicle via the door lowing:
lock using the master key.
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Panic mode
If it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the bat-
tery is discharged. Use this remote con-
trol during an extended drive; this will
recharge the battery, refer to page 30.
Compliance statement:
By pressing and holding the button for
more than two seconds, you can start
the alarm system if there is an impend-
ing danger if it is armed.
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
> This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
To switch off the alarm
> this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Press button.
Any unauthorized modifications
to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equip-
ment.<
Opening and closing: from outside
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Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating
the windows and the panorama glass
sunroof from the door lock.
> To open: with the door closed, turn
the key to the Unlock position and
hold it.
> To close: with the door closed, turn
the key to the Lock position and hold
it.
Watch during the closing process
to be sure that no one is injured.
Releasing the key stops the operation.<
Using door lock
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 liftgate/
tailgate and the fuel filler door.
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
turn the key to the extreme left or right
to unlock/lock the door.
As a confirmation that the vehicle is
correctly locked, the hazard warning
flashers light up.
If you so desire, you can deacti-
vate this function if your vehicle is
not equipped with an alarm system.<





