2012 BMW 550I XDRIVE GRAN TURISMO change key battery

When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions
are automatically retrieved if this function was
activated.
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat
If this function is used, first make sure that
the footwell behind the driver's seat is empty.
Otherwise, people can be injured or objects
damaged when the seat is moved back.◀
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:▷When a seat position switch is pressed.▷When a button of the seat, mirror, and steer‐
ing wheel memory is pressed briefly.
Activating the setting
1."Settings"2."Door locks"3."Last seat position auto."
Malfunction
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or un‐
locked with the remote control, the battery may
be discharged or there may be interference from
external sources such as mobile phones, metal
objects, overhead power lines, transmission
towers, etc.
If this occurs, unlock or lock the vehicle at the
door lock using the integrated key.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is governed
by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
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 interfer‐
ence, and▷this device must accept any interference re‐
ceived, 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 the door lock
General information
Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there are people in it, as the vehicle cannot be
unlocked from inside without special knowl‐
edge.◀
Remove the key before pulling the door
handle
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and the
key.◀
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Malfunction
Comfort Access may not function properly if it
experiences interference from external sources
such as mobile phones, metal objects, overhead
power lines, transmission towers, etc.
In this case, open or close the vehicle using the
buttons on the remote control or use the
integrated key in the door lock.
To subsequently start the engine, hold the re‐
mote control against the marked area on the
steering column, refer to page 31.
Alarm system
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds to:▷Opening of a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the vehicle.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e.g., during at‐
tempts to steal a wheel or when towing the
car.▷Interruptions in battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly indicates tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning system.▷By flashing the high beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
General information
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control, Comfort Access or at the
door lock the alarm system is armed or disarmed
at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm system
Unlocking via the door lock will trigger the alarm
on some country-specific versions.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or switch on the ignition,
if necessary, by emergency detection of the re‐
mote control.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
control, even if the alarm system is armed.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second.
The large tailgate opens slightly.▷Press the button on the remote
control for approx. 1 second and re‐
lease.
The small tailgate opens slightly.
Note the opening height of the large tail‐
gate
The tailgate pivots back and up when it opens.
Ensure that there is sufficient clearance when
the large tailgate opens; otherwise, damage may
result.◀
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again by the alarm system. The hazard
warning system flashes once.
In some vehicle equipment variants, the tailgate
can only be opened using the remote control if
the vehicle was unlocked first.
Panic mode Press the button on the remote control
for at least 3 seconds.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock the vehicle using the remote control.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying the
remote control with you, pull on the door
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Band-Aids, refer to First aidkit 285
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 287
Basic position, rear seats 55
Bass 186
Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐
ment 218
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 282
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 282
Belts, safety belts 56
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 152
Blinds, sun protection 46
Bluetooth audio 212
BMW Assist 249
BMW homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 276
BMW Search 251
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Brake assistant 106
Brake assistant, adaptive 106
Brake discs, breaking in 158
Brake force display 105
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 105
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 281
Brake lights, adaptive 105
Brake pads, breaking in 158
Braking, notes 159
Breakdown assis‐ tance 284, 285
Breaking in 158
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 278
Bulb replacement, front 279
Bulb replacement, rear 281 Bulbs and lamps 278
Button, RES 116
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 285
C
Calendar 244
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 130
Camera, care 292
Camera, Side View 131
Camera, Top View 127
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 152
Car battery 282
Car care products 290
Care, displays 292
Care, vehicle 290
Cargo 161
Cargo area 146
Cargo area, enlarging 147
Cargo area lid 38
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo partition 148
Cargo straps, securing cargo 162
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 291
Car wash 289
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 158
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 276
CD/DVD 196
CD/DVD player, rear 217
CDs, storing 203
Cell phone 226
Center armrest 151
Center console 14
Central locking system 33 Central screen, refer to Control
Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 278
Changing wheels 282
Changing wheels/tires 267
Check Control 79
Checking the oil level 273
Children, seating position 63
Children, transporting safely 63
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 63
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 63
Chrome parts, care 291
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning, displays 292
Climate control 136
Climate control wind‐ shield 159
Clock 82
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 153
Collision warning 120
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 72
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 73
COMFORT+ program, Driving Experience Switch 112
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Driving Experience Switch 112
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