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12-18-2015, 07:04 PM | #1 |
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Automatic Locking
I just purchased a 2011 Z4 35is with comfort access and have a question about the locking features.
My dealer told me if I select "lock if no door is opened" and use automatic locking that it is possible to lock the key fob inadvertently in the vehicle. I Read it differently in the owners manual. What do people find in practice? Is automatic generally used and seen as a good feature? Any input would be appreciated. |
12-18-2015, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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I haven't tried the auto locking feature but I can tell you that it is possible to lock the key fob in the vehicle. This happened to me at the airport once when I had my key in my carry on. I was able to open the hatch while outside the vehicle but once I put my carry on in the trunk and closed the hatch, it locked the vehicle and I had no way to re open it without a second key.
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12-21-2015, 08:40 AM | #3 |
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that sounds suspect but hey who am i to second guess something serious like that. I would say test it. but make sure you have the spare fob in your pocket. report back and let us know.
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12-21-2015, 10:56 AM | #4 |
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I would have tested it if i had a 2nd fob but I don't currently. I am waiting for it from the dealer. I will try once I get it.
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Work-around: With "Connected Drive" & BMW App, you can open your car without key, just with your Android or Apple smartphone. Best regards Mick |
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12-28-2015, 08:08 AM | #8 |
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Now that it is confirmed i thought i had read something about this before that you couldnt lock the key in the car. I didnt want to however be wrong just in case which is why i withheld from responding that info.
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12-30-2015, 04:56 PM | #10 |
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My previous 09 E93 with comfort access option, I tried to place my key fob inside the trunk with all doors locked up, when I closed the trunk completely, the trunk will pop up after a second when the car sensed the key still inside the car.
But I tried the same trick on my current 11 35is with comfort access as well, the trunk wont be able to pop up and I have no way to open the door and trunk until I use the second key to unlock. |
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