2005 BMW 525I lock

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6Buttons on steering wheel
7Instrument cluster12
9Ignition lock5110Horn: the entire surface
13Releasing hood176
14Opening luggage compartment lid32

Telephone*153:
>Press: accept call or terminate
call
as well as dialing if an entry has
been selected from "A - Z",
"Top 8", "Redial", "Received
calls" or "Missed calls"
>press longer: redialing
Volume
Activating/deactivating voice com-
mand system
*22
Fast forward/reverse132
>Radio
Press: change radio station
Press longer: manual search
or automatic search scan
>CD
Press: select track
Press longer: fast forward/
reverse
>Telephone
*
Press: select entry in "A - Z",
"Top 8", "Redial", "Received
calls" or "Missed calls"
Individually programmable
*46
Individually programmable46
8
Windshield wipers57
Rain sensor57
11
Steering wheel heater*46
Steering wheel adjustment45
12
Cruise control
*:58
Active cruise control
*59
15
Head-Up Display
*84
16
Parking lamps87
Low beams87
Automatic headlamp control
*87
Adaptive Head Light88
*
17
Instrument lighting89
Fog lamps
*88

Cockpit
12
Instrument cluster
1Indicator lamps for turn signals13
2Speedometer
3Indicator and warning lamps13
4Display for active cruise control
*60
5Tachometer65
and Energy Control66
6Display for
>Clock/date65
>Outside temperature65
>Indicator and warning lamps68
>Speed of cruise control
*58
>Desired speed for active cruise
control
*597Display for
>Odometer and trip odometer65
>Computer69
>Date and remaining travel distance for
service requirements66
>Automatic transmission with
Steptronic55
>SMG Sequential manual
transmission
*53
> Check Control message present67
8Fuel gage66
9Resetting trip odometer65

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1Microphone for telephone*153
2Reading lamps89
3Initiating an emergency call
*189
4Interior lamps89
5Glass sunroof, electric
*35
6Passenger airbag status lamp84
7Microphone for voice command
system
*22
8Control Display16
Displays for menu navigation
9Hazard warning flashers
10Central locking system31
11Automatic climate control90
12Starting search function
>for radio stations132
>for tracks146
13Ejecting
>navigation DVD
*114
>audio CD132
14Drive for navigation DVD
s*11415Drive for audio CDs132
16Switching audio sources on/off and
adjusting volume132
18Controller16
19Activating voice command system
*22
20Opening start menu on Control Display17
21Dynamic Driving Control
*54 Temperature setting, left/right91
Automatic air distribution and
volume91
Cooling function91
AUC Automatic recirculated-air
control91
Maximum cooling91
Residual heat mode92
Switching off automatic climate
control92
Air volume91
Defrosting windows91
Rear window defroster90
17
Heated seats*43
Active seat ventilation
*44
Active backrest width
adjustment
*40
Active seat
*44
PDC Park Distance Control
*76
DTC Dynamic Traction Control78

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Entertainment
>Radio
>CD player and CD changer
*
Climate
>Air distribution
>Seat air conditioning
>Independent ventilation
*
menu
>Switching off Control Display
>Tone and display settings
>Settings for traffic information
>Settings for your vehicle, e.g. for central
locking, or settings for your portable phone
>Display of service requirements and dates
for statutory emission and vehicle inspec-
tions.
Menu navigation
As of ignition key position 1, the following mes-
sage appears on the Control Display:
Confirm the message by pressing the control-
ler; this opens the start menu.
Start menu
From the start menu, you can open four menus
by moving the controller left, right, forward, or
back. 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 current field is high-
lighted.
2Menu items are usually grouped in horizon-
tal or vertical lists.
3In these lists, arrows indicate the possibility
of accessing other menu items that are not
currently visible.
4Settings are displayed graphically, numeri-
cally, or as text.

Opening and closing
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Opening and closing
The key set
1Every master key with remote control con-
tains an extended-life battery as a power
supply, which is charged automatically in
the ignition lock as you drive. You should
use each master key at least twice a year in
order to maintain the charge condition.
Depending on which master key is detected
by the vehicle during unlocking, different
settings in the vehicle are requested and
executed, refer to Key Memory below.
2Spare key for storage in a safe place, such
as in your wallet.
This key does not fit in the locks of the lug-
gage compartment lid and the glove com-
partment. This is an advantage when valet
parking, for example. The key is not
intended for regular use.
New key
Additional or replacement keys are available at
your BMW center.
Key Memory
How the system functions
Doubtless you have often reflected on how
great it would be if you could configure your
vehicle's various adjustment settings to meet
your own personal requirements. BMW has
designed several freely selectable options into
the vehicle during its development. You can set
these as desired via the Control Center.You can have up to four different basic settings
adjusted for four different persons for the spe-
cific keys. The only requirement is that each
person uses his or her own master key with
remote control.
When your vehicle is unlocked with the remote
control, the vehicle recognizes the individual
key by means of a data exchange and makes
adjustments accordingly.
Size of Key Memory
>When unlocking with the remote control,
either unlock only the driver's door or the
entire vehicle, refer to page29
>Locking the vehicle after a short time or
after starting off, refer to page31
>Assigning the programmable function but-
tons on the steering wheel, refer to page46
>Settings for the display on the Control Dis-
play:
>Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page73
>Measuring units for consumption, travel/
distances, temperature, and pressure,
refer to page73
>Voice commands in Control Display,
refer to page74
>12h/24h mode of the clock, refer to
page74
>Date format, refer to page75
>Showing optical warning for PDC Park
Distance Control
*, refer to page76
>Selection and brightness of display in
Head-Up Display
*, refer to page85
>Air distribution, temperature and intensity
of the automatic air conditioning system,
refer to page92
>Setting voice instructions for destination
guidance in the navigation system
*, refer to
page125

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In addition, the following, most recently
selected settings are recalled during unlocking:
>Positions of driver's seat, outside mirrors,
and steering wheel, refer to page40
>Audio sources, setting volume and tone,
refer to page133
>Telephone, setting volume, refer to
pages153,159
>Radio, displaying memorized stations, refer
to page140
Central locking system
The concept
The central locking system is ready for opera-
tion whenever the driver's door is closed. The
system simultaneously engages and releases
the locks on the following:
>Doors
>Luggage compartment lid
>Fuel filler door
The central locking system can be operated
from the outside
>via the remote control
>via the door lock
and from inside via the button for the central
locking system.
When actuated from the inside, the fuel filler
door is not locked, refer to page31.
The anti-theft system is automatically activated
whenever you operate the central locking sys-
tem from outside the vehicle. It prevents the
doors from being unlocked using the lock but-
tons or door handles. The alarm system is
armed/disarmed at the same time. The remote
control is also used to switch the interior lamps
on and off.
You can find more detailed information on the
alarm system on page33.
In an accident of sufficient severity, the central
locking system automatically unlocks the vehi-
cle. In addition, the hazard warning flashers and
interior lamps come on.
Opening and closing: from
outside
Using the remote control
Protect the remote control against unau-
thorized use by handing over only the
spare key, for example when using valet park-
ing.<
Because any persons or animals left unat-
tended 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 accord-
ing to current settings.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page16.
1.Open the menu.
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Central locking" and press the con-
troller.
5.Select "Unlock button" and press the con-
troller.
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.

Opening and closing
30 7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Convenience opening
Hold button down. The windows and the
glass sunroof open.
Locking
Press button.
Switching on interior lamps
If the vehicle is locked, press the but-
ton.
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 but-
tons.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Press button.
The luggage compartment lid opens, regard-
less of whether it was previously locked or
unlocked.
During opening, the luggage compart-
ment lid pivots back and up. Ensure that
adequate clearance is available before opening.
A previously locked luggage compartment lid is
also locked again after closing.<
Setting confirmation signals
You can vary or also deactivate the acknowl-
edgment signals for locking or unlocking.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page16.
1.Open the menu.
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.
4.Select "Confirmation" and press the con-
troller.
5.Select desired signal.
6.Press the controller.
The signals are switched on.
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves.
Should the remote control fail to operate owing
to interference of this kind, unlock and lock the
vehicle via the door lock using the master key.
If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle
using the remote control, then its battery is dis-
charged. Use this remote control during an
extended drive; this will recharge the battery,
refer to page28.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
FCC ID:
LX8766S

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LX8766E
LX8CAS
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
>this device must not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
>this device must accept any interference
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.<
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 compartment lid
and the fuel filler door.
Convenience operation
You also have the option of operating the win-
dows and the glass sunroof from the driver's
door lock.
>Opening:
With the door closed, turn the key to the
unlock position and hold it there.
>Closing:
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. Releasing the
key stops the operation.<
Manual operation
If an electrical malfunction occurs, you can
unlock or lock the driver's door with the key in
the end positions of the door lock.
Opening and closing: from
inside
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and
the luggage compartment lid, but does not acti-
vate the anti-theft system. The fuel filler door
remains unlocked.
You can also make the following settings:
>The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle after a short time when no
door has been opened.
>The central locking system automatically
locks the vehicle as soon as you start to
drive.
Control Center, for principle details, refer to
page16.
1.Open the menu.
2.Select "Vehicle settings" and press the
controller.
3.Select "Door locks" and press the control-
ler.