2000 BMW 323Ci CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual

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Electronic vehicle immobilizer The key to securityYour BMW is equipped with a passive
anti-theft system. This electronic immo-
bilization system reduces the likelihood
of your vehicle being stolen by making
it impossible to start the engine using
any keys other than the ones furnished
with the vehicle. Your BMW center can
cancel the electronic system authoriza-
tion for individual keys (in the event of
loss, for instance). A deactivated key
can no longer be used to start the en-
gine.46cde060
How the electronics workAt the heart of this system is an elec-
tronic chip that is integrated into the
key. The lock mechanism itself is actu-
ally a dual-function device. While the
engine is running, the circuitry in the
ignition key and the vehicle's electronic
system constantly exchange variable,
vehicle-specific signals. The system will
not release the ignition, fuel injection
and starter unless it recognizes an
"authorized" key.
Force applied to the key can dam-
age the integrated electronic cir-
cuitry. A damaged key can no longer be
used to start the engine.<

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Central locking system Opening and closing – from outside The conceptThe central locking system is ready for
operation whenever the driver's door is
closed. The system engages and re-
leases the locks on the
>doors
>luggage compartment lid
>fuel filler door
>glove compartment.
The central locking system can be
operated
>from outside via the door lock and
using the remote control
>from inside by pressing a button.
Activating the central locking system
from inside does not lock the fuel filler
door (refer to page 38). Operating it
from the outside simultaneously acti-
vates the anti-theft protection. Both the
door locks and release handles remain
locked. The alarm system
* is also
armed or disarmed.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically
(only those doors that were not locked
separately with the safety lock buttons).
Refer to page 38. In addition, the ha-
zard warning flashers and interior lamps
come on.
Using the keyTurning the key in the driver's door
once unlocks the driver's door only.
Turning the key a second time unlocks
all of the remaining doors, the luggage
compartment lid, the fuel filler door and
the glove compartment.
You can have a signal set as an
acknowledgement message that
the vehicle is closed correctly.<460de006
Convenience operating modeYou can also operate the power win-
dows and the fully automatic convert-
ible top
* using 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 make sure that nobody is in-
jured accidentally. Releasing the key
stops the operation.<
Manual operation (in the event of electrical malfunction)
Turn the key all the way to the extreme
left or right to unlock/lock the door.

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Opening and closing – from outsideUsing the remote control The remote control gives you an excep-
tionally convenient method for unlock-
ing and locking your vehicle. Further-
more, it provides two additional func-
tions that only the remote control can
execute:
>Switching on the interior lamps
Using this function, you can also
"search" for your vehicle e. g. when-
ever it is parked in an underground
garage
>Opening the luggage compartment
lid
It will open slightly, regardless of
whether it was previously locked
or unlocked.
When you unlock the vehicle, the anti-
theft system is deactivated, the alarm
system
* is disarmed, and the interior
lamps are turned on. When you lock the
vehicle, the systems are activated and
armed, and the lamps go off.
You can have a signal set as an
acknowledgement message that
the vehicle is closed correctly.<
Master keysKeys with remote control are master
keys. Refer to page 32.
Children might be able to lock the
doors from the inside. For this rea-
son, always take the vehicle keys with
you so that the vehicle can be opened
again from the outside at any time.<46cde020
Master keys that are used repeat-
edly are always ready for opera-
tion since the battery in the key is
charged automatically in the steering
lock as you drive.
If it is no longer possible to lock the
vehicle via the remote control, the
battery is drained. Use this key while
driving for an extended period in order
to recharge the battery. Refer also to
page 32.
To prevent unauthorized use of the
remote control, surrender only the door
and ignition key or the spare key (refer
to page 32) when leaving the vehicle for
valet parking, for example.
In the event of a system malfunction,
please contact your BMW center.
You can also obtain replacement keys
there.<

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Opening and closing – from outsideTo unlock the vehiclePress button 1 to unlock the driver's
door only.
Press the button twice in order to
unlock the entire vehicle.46cde056
If the vehicle is in a tight parking space,
lowering the driver's side window helps
you when entering the vehicle. After the
door is closed, the driver's-side window
closes automatically.Convenience opening modePress and hold button 1. The power
windows are opened.
To lock and securePress button 2.

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Opening and closing – from outsideSwitching on the interior lampsAfter locking the vehicle, press button 2
again.Switching off the tilt sensor
alarm system
* and interior motion
sensor
*
Press button 2 again immediately after
locking.
For additional information, refer to
page 43.46cde057
Opening the luggage
compartment lid Press button 3.
The luggage compartment lid will open
slightly, regardless of whether the lid
was previously locked or unlocked.
Before and after a trip, be sure
that the luggage compartment lid
was not opened unintentionally.<46cde058
System interferenceThe proper functioning of the remote
control system may be affected by
other units or equipment operating in
the immediate vicinity of your vehicle.
If this should occur, you can still open
and close the vehicle using the master
key in both the door and luggage com-
partment locks.For US owners onlyThe transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC (Federal Commu-
nication Commission) regulations. Oper-
ation is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8EWS
LX8FZVS
LX8FZVE
Compliance statement:
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
>this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could
void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.<

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Opening and closing – from inside Use this button to operate the central
locking system when the doors are
closed. The doors and luggage compart-
ment lid are unlocked or locked only. The
anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
If only the driver's door was un-
locked from the outside and you
press the button, then, while the driver's
door remains open, all the other doors,
the luggage compartment lid, fuel filler
door and the glove compartment will
open as well.
It the driver's door is closed, it will be
locked.<
The central locking system can be
locked automatically as soon as
you begin to drive if you desire. You may
also have this adjusted so that it is key-
specific.<460us007
To unlock and open the doors>Either unlock the doors together with
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull each of the release
handles above the armrests or
>pull the release handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.
To engage the locks>Either use the central locking button
to lock both doors, or
>press the individual safety lock but-
tons down. As an added design fea-
ture to prevent the driver from being
inadvertently locked out of the vehi-
cle, the driver's door safety lock but-
ton will not engage as long as the
door is open.
Children might be able to lock the
doors from the inside. For this rea-
son, take the vehicle's keys with you so
that the vehicle can be opened again
from the outside at any time.<

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Luggage compartment lid The lock Only the master keys (refer to page 32)
fit in the lock of the luggage compart-
ment lid.To secure separatelyLock the glove compartment with a
master key.
This locks the luggage compartment lid
and disconnects it from the central
locking system. If you then surrender
only the door and ignition key (refer to
page 32), access to the vehicle through
the luggage compartment is not possi-
ble, which is an advantage when using
for valet parking, for instance.46cde001
To open from insideIf the luggage compartment lid has
not been locked separately, you can
open it with this button in the footwell
on the driver's side when the vehicle
is stationary.460de011
To open from outsidePress the button in the handle recess
(arrow): the luggage compartment lid
opens slightly.
The luggage compartment is lit when
the luggage compartment lid is opened. Manual operation(in the event of electrical malfunction)
Turn the master key to the left to the
stop – the luggage compartment lid will
open slightly.
The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as you close the lid.46cde003

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Luggage compartment lid Luggage compartment ClosingThe handle recesses in the interior trim
panel of the luggage compartment lid
(arrows) make it easier to pull down.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage com-
partment lid is clear when it is closed,
as with all closing procedures.<46cde047
Do not drive with the luggage
compartment lid open, since ex-
haust fumes could penetrate the interior
of the vehicle. If you still drive with the
luggage compartment lid open (with the
convertible top closed):
>Close all the windows
>Increase the airflow of the automatic
climate control to a high level. Refer
to page 94.<
Hanging the luggage compartment
floor up by the hook1 Press the button (arrow)
2 Pull it up by the handle46cde031