BMW 7 Series: Opening and closing
Buttons on the vehicle key

- Unlocking
- Locking
- Opening the trunk lid
- Press and hold or press three times in quick
succession: panic mode
Press briefly: pathway lighting
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle
key
Depending on the settings, either only the driver's
door or all vehicle access points are unlocked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the
button on the vehicle key again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Press and hold the button on the
vehicle
key after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the vehicle key is
pressed.
Locking the vehicle
- Close the driver's door.
Press the button on the
vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking system
Overview

Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
Press the button with the front
doors
closed.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlocking
Press the button.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourself
in a dangerous situation.
Press the button on the
vehicle key
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
- Briefly press the button on the vehicle key
three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
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Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket, is sufficient.
The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle key
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
Light switch element
Turn signal indicator, high beams
Instrument cluster
Wipers
Start/Stop button
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster
The indica
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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON PRESERVATION MEASURES
The classic quality of BMW automobiles is based on the long-term
comprehensive research and testing, the
design, the applied materials and the manufacturing procedures in modern
production plants.
BMW recommends cleaning the engine, engine compartm
Function of Air Springs
The various control modes on the F01/F02 are similar to those on other model
series such as the E70:
Fig. 131: EHC Control Mode Flowchart, F01/F02
Control Modes with Single-axle Air Suspension
Ongoing control operations are not affected by transitions from one mode to
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