2004 BMW 645CI COUPE Key button

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Menu guidance
As of ignition key position 1, the following
message appears on the Control Display:
Confirm the message by pressing the con-
troller; the start menu is opened.
Start menu
Via the start menu, you can open four
menus by moving the controller to the left,
right, forwards or backwards. Pressing the
controller opens the menu.
Opening start menu
Press button.
To open the start menu from the menu:
Press the button twice.
Displays in menu
1In menus, you can change fields to
select the menu items they contain or to
make adjustments. The active field is
brighter than the others
2Menu items are usually grouped in hor-
izontal or vertical lists
3Arrows indicate that other menu items
can be selected in lists, but these are
not visible at the moment
4Adjustments are displayed in diagrams
or as numbers
5A symbol indicates the last selected
menu item of the start menu:
Communication
Navigation or
onboard information
Entertainment
Climate
menu

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>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door.
The central locking system can be oper-
ated from the outside
>via the remote control
>via the door lock
and from inside via the button for the cen-
tral locking system.
If operated from the inside, the fuel filler
door and the compartment in the front
center console are not locked, refer to
page 29.
The anti-theft system is automatically acti-
vated whenever you activate the central
locking system from outside the vehicle.
It prevents the doors from being unlocked
using the safety lock buttons or door han-
dles. The alarm system is armed/disarmed
at the same time.
In the event of an accident, the central
locking system unlocks automatically. The
hazard warning flashers and interior lamps
also switch on.
Opening and closing: from
outside
Using the remote control
When you lock/unlock the vehicle, you
simultaneously activate/deactivate the
anti-theft system, arm/disarm the alarm
system, and switch the interior lamps on/
off.
Protect the remote control against
unauthorized use by handing over
only the spare key, for example when using
hotel valet parking.<
You can find more detailed information on
the alarm system on page 32.
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, you should
always keep the remote control with you;
this precaution ensures that you will remain
able to unlock the vehicle from the outside
at all times.<
Unlocking
Use the button to unlock the vehicle
depending on the setting:
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Open the menu
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller
3.Select "Door locks" and press the con-
troller
4.Select "Central locking" and press the
controller
5.Select "Unlock button" and press the
controller
6.Select a menu item:
>"All doors"
Press the button once to unlock
the entire vehicle
>"Driver's door only"
Press the button once to unlock
only the driver's door and the fuel
filler door.
Press the button twice to unlock the
entire vehicle
7.Press the controller.
Depending on which key you have used to
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is
applied.
Convenience opening mode
Press the button once briefly and then
keep it pressed:
>Coupe: the windows are opened, the
glass roof is raised, and the sliding
panel moves back approx. 2 in/5 cm
>Convertible: the windows and the con-
vertible top are opened.

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Locking and securing
Press the button.
Switching on interior lamps
Press the button if the vehicle is
locked.
You can also use this function to locate
your vehicle in parking garages etc.
Panic mode*
By pressing and holding the button for
more than approx. two seconds, you can
trigger the alarm system in response to any
impending danger.
To switch off the alarm: press any of the
buttons.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press the button:
The luggage compartment lid opens,
regardless of whether it was previously
locked or unlocked.
A previously locked luggage com-
partment lid is also locked after clos-
ing.
Coupe: the luggage compartment lid
swings to the rear and upwards when
opened. Make sure there is sufficient free
space.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can have unlocking or locking the vehi-
cle confirmed.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Open the menu
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller
3.Select "Door locks" and press the con-
troller
4.Select "Confirmation" and press the
controller
5.Select the desired signal6.Press the controller.
The signals are switched on.
Malfunctions
Local radio waves can disrupt the function
of the remote control.
Should the remote control fail to operate
owing to interference of this kind, you can
respond by using the master key to unlock
your vehicle at one of the doors.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle
via the remote control, the battery is dis-
charged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the bat-
tery, refer to page 26.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply
with part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communi-
cation Commission regulations. Operation
is governed by the following:
FCC ID: LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing 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 equip-
ment.<

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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 luggage compart-
ment lid and the fuel filler door.
Convenience operation
The windows, the glass roof on the Coupe,
the rear window and top on the convertible
can also be operated via the door lock:
>To open:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
Unlock position and hold it there
>To close:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
Lock position and hold it there.
Watch during the closing process to
be sure that no one is injured. Releas-
ing the key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can turn the key all the way to the right
or left in the door lock to lock or unlock the
driver's door.
Opening and closing: from
inside
You can operate the central locking system
with this button when the doors are closed.
This only unlocks or locks the doors and
luggage compartment lid, but the anti-theft
system is not activated. The fuel filler door
remains unlocked to enable refueling, as
does the compartment in the front center
console to ensure access to personal
items.
You can also make the following settings:
>The central locking system automati-
cally locks the vehicle as soon as you
drive off
>The central locking system automati-
cally locks the vehicle after a short time
when no door has been opened.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page 16:
1.Open the menu
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller
3.Select "Door locks" and press the con-
troller
4.Select "Central locking" and press the
controller
5.Select "Lock after driving"
or
"Relock door if not opened"

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The setting is selected.
Depending on which key you have used to
open the vehicle, the last adjustment is
applied.
Unlocking and opening doors
>Either unlock both doors together with
the button for the central locking sys-
tem and then pull the door handle
above the armrest or
>pull the door handle for each door
twice: the first pull unlocks the door,
and the second one opens it.
Locking doors
>Use the central locking button to lock
both of the doors simultaneously, or
>press down the safety lock button of the
desired door. To prevent you from
being locked out, the open driver's door
cannot be locked using the safety lock
button.
Because any persons or animals left
unattended in a parked vehicle could
lock the doors from the inside, always take
the master key with remote control with
you to ensure that you will remain able to
unlock the vehicle from the outside when-
ever the need arises.<
Hotel function
The hotel function locks the compartment
in the front center console and the luggage
compartment lid individually and discon-
nects them from the central locking sys-
tem. The spare key, refer to page 26, does not fit the lock for the hotel function. If you
then only hand over the spare key, e.g. in a
hotel, no access is possible to the luggage
compartment lid or to the compartment in
the front center console.
Turn the key to the right, refer to illustration,
and remove.
The hotel function is only activated after
subsequent locking or unlocking of the
vehicle. This locks the luggage compart-
ment lid and the compartment in the front
center console and disconnects them from
the central locking system.
In the event of an electrical
malfunction
For manual unlocking, turn the master key
all the way to the right:
The compartment in the front center con-
sole is unlocked.
If unlocking was manual, the lock has
to be returned to the home position,
i.e. all the way back to the left, before set-
ting the hotel function again.<
Luggage compartment lid
Coupe: the luggage compartment lid
swings to the rear and upwards when
opened. Make sure there is sufficient free
space.<

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Opening from inside
Press the button:
The luggage compartment lid opens unless
the hotel function is activated, see above.
Opening from outside
Press the upper half of the BMW emblem
or the button on the remote control:
The luggage compartment lid opens.
In the event of an electrical
malfunction
The luggage compartment lid lock is
located under the BMW emblem. Only the
master keys with remote control, refer to
page 26, match the luggage compartment
lid lock.Turn the master key to the right as far as it
will go:
The luggage compartment lid opens.
If you use the key to unlock the lug-
gage compartment lid while the alarm
system is armed, the alarm will be trig-
gered. Switching off the alarm, refer to
page 32.<
Emergency release
This lever releases the luggage compart-
ment lid from inside the luggage compart-
ment.
Closing
The handle recesses on the interior trim of
the luggage compartment lid make it easier
to pull down.
Make sure that the closing path of the
luggage compartment lid is clear, as
otherwise injuries may result.
Operate the vehicle only when the luggage
compartment lid is completely closed.
Otherwise, exhaust fumes could penetrate
the interior of the vehicle.<

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Indicator lamp displays
>The indicator lamp below the interior
rearview mirror flashes continuously:
the system is armed
>The indicator lamp flashes on locking:
door(s) or luggage compartment lid are
not completely closed. Even if you do
not close the alerted area, the system
begins to monitor the remaining areas,
and the indicator lamp flashes continu-
ously after approx.10 seconds. How-
ever, the interior motion sensor is not
activated
>The indicator lamp goes out on unlock-
ing: no manipulation or attempted intru-
sions have been detected in the period
since the system was armed
>The indicator lamp flashes on unlocking
before the remote control is inserted in
the ignition lock, but for no more than
roughly 5 minutes: an attempted entry
has been detected in the period since
the system was armed.
Following triggering of an alarm, the indica-
tor lamp will flash continuously.
Tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor
Tilt alarm sensor
Monitors the inclination of the vehicle. The
alarm system reacts, for example, if some-
one attempts to steal the wheels or tow the
vehicle.
Interior motion sensor
Coupe:
In order for the interior motion sensor to
function properly, the windows and glass
roof must be completely closed.
Convertible:
Monitors the interior up to the height of the
seat cushions. This means that the alarm
system, including the interior motion sen-
sor, is armed even if the convertible top is
open. Falling objects, e.g. leaves, can trig-
ger false alarms, refer to Avoiding uninten-
tional alarms.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion
sensor may be switched off at the same
time. This is how you prevent unintentional
alarms, e.g. in the following situations:
>In garages with elevator ramps
>During transport on automobile trans-
port trains
>If animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote con-
trol once again directly after locking.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and
then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm
sensor and the interior motion sensor are
switched off until the vehicle is unlocked
and locked again.
Windows
To prevent injuries, exercise care
when closing the windows and keep
them in your field of vision until they are
shut.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove
the ignition key and close the doors to pre-
vent children from operating the windows
and injuring themselves etc.<

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Coupe: opening and closing
windows
Ignition key as of position 1:
>Press the switch up to the resistance
point:
The window continues to move down-
wards as long as you continue to hold
the switch
>Briefly press the switch beyond the
resistance point:
The window moves downwards auto-
matically. Briefly press the switch again
to stop the opening movement.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch.
Convertible: opening and closing
windows
Individually
Ignition key as of position 1:
>Press the switch up to the resistance
point:
The window continues to move down-
wards as long as you continue to hold
the switch>Briefly press the switch beyond the
resistance point:
The window moves downwards auto-
matically. Briefly press the switch again
to stop the opening movement.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch. The rear win-
dows cannot be closed automatically with
one touch.
Together
Ignition key as of position 1:
1.Briefly press button 1:
The LEDs in button 1 and at switch 2
light up
2.Press switch 2:
>Up to the resistance point:
All the windows move downwards
as long as you continue to press the
switch.
You can close the windows in the
same manner by pulling the switch
>Briefly press the switch beyond the
resistance point:
All the windows move downwards
automatically. Briefly press the
switch again to stop the opening
movement.
Briefly press button 1 again to deactivate
the function. The LEDs go out.