Doors (from inside) — unlocking and locking (BMW 5 Series E39)

This button activates the single locking system when the front doors are closed. This unlocks or locks all doors, the trunk, and the fuel filler flap, but does not activate the anti-theft system.

Unlocking and opening

There are two options for this:

1. Unlock all doors by pressing the single lock button and then pull the handle located above the armrest of the desired door.

2. Pull the handle of the desired door twice: the first movement will unlock the door, and the second will open it.

Locking

There are two options for this: Lock all doors by pressing the single lock button.

Retract the door safety catches. To prevent unintentional locking, it is impossible to lock the open driver's door by retracting its safety catch

In the event of an accident, doors that are locked with safety catches will not unlock automatically. Therefore, when the vehicle is moving, do not lock the doors with safety catches.

Children in the car can lock the doors from the inside. Therefore, when leaving the car, always remove the key from the ignition and take it with you so that you can reopen the car from the outside at any time.


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