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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='209827' date='Dec 10 2005, 09:45 PM
Actually, it is not a technology glitch but a choice.
I gad a gm that unlocked when stoppped (oldsmobile) and one that did not (saturn) - and when we talked about it,we decidede there was a conscious decision not to unlock the dorrs - for example - so someone can not get in the car whne you stop or my kids can not escape from the car until I let them out.
I do not have aproblem with BMW's decision not to unlock when stop or remove the key, I just thought with all of the technological features this would be something you could set
If you can not change the setting then I would prefer the way it is so my kids can not get out until I let them. This also explains why there is no child safety door selection for the rear doors
but when it is just me in the car (which is 75% of the time) - I wish I could turn it off
What I might do is just change back to the other setting and never have the doors lock when it is just me -
maybe I'll have one set of keys for jsut me and the other key for me and the kids
BMW sure gives you lots of options - and when you get a few you just want more I guess
I gad a gm that unlocked when stoppped (oldsmobile) and one that did not (saturn) - and when we talked about it,we decidede there was a conscious decision not to unlock the dorrs - for example - so someone can not get in the car whne you stop or my kids can not escape from the car until I let them out.
I do not have aproblem with BMW's decision not to unlock when stop or remove the key, I just thought with all of the technological features this would be something you could set
If you can not change the setting then I would prefer the way it is so my kids can not get out until I let them. This also explains why there is no child safety door selection for the rear doors
but when it is just me in the car (which is 75% of the time) - I wish I could turn it off
What I might do is just change back to the other setting and never have the doors lock when it is just me -
maybe I'll have one set of keys for jsut me and the other key for me and the kids
BMW sure gives you lots of options - and when you get a few you just want more I guess
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When I ordered my car I filled out a BMW Car & Key Memory form--- in those choices, I could select:
* auto locking of doors after exceeding 2.5 mph (the default is to NOT have this active) and
* selective central unlocking which is one push of the button to unlock the driver's door, second press to unlock all doors (the default is to have this active).
Both of these options are configurable depending on which key is used.
There were not any choices related to unlocking doors when the key is removed, which IMO is a good safety feature.
* auto locking of doors after exceeding 2.5 mph (the default is to NOT have this active) and
* selective central unlocking which is one push of the button to unlock the driver's door, second press to unlock all doors (the default is to have this active).
Both of these options are configurable depending on which key is used.
There were not any choices related to unlocking doors when the key is removed, which IMO is a good safety feature.
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='209713' date='Dec 10 2005, 02:25 PM
i have the doors set to lock when the car starts rolling, but when i shut the car off the doors stay locked and i have to pull the door handle twice to get out.
is there a way to makethe doors unlock when i turn off the car?
is there a way to makethe doors unlock when i turn off the car?
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Originally Posted by BigartK' post='209825' date='Dec 11 2005, 02:36 AM
The solution to having the doors unlock is easy. Move to Scotland or the U.K. or Sweden.
Otherwise, assuming you intend to remain in the U.S., there is no way to make the doors unlock when you remove the key from the ignition.
BMW touts this, like other things that they tout, as another spectacular advance in safety......etc. etc.
Somehow, my Wife's Audi unlocks when the key is removed. I find it quite convenient.
Art
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Otherwise, assuming you intend to remain in the U.S., there is no way to make the doors unlock when you remove the key from the ignition.
BMW touts this, like other things that they tout, as another spectacular advance in safety......etc. etc.
Somehow, my Wife's Audi unlocks when the key is removed. I find it quite convenient.
Art
Watchung, NJ
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mine unlocks itself on removal of the key from the ignition...
I guess it is EURO spec thing
I guess it is EURO spec thing
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I am sick of the "Pull it twice" unlock, I turn off my Auto-lock-door function.
I have to remind myself to luck the door manually when I drive into downtown area.
I have to remind myself to luck the door manually when I drive into downtown area.
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[/quote]If forced to choose one option over the other, then I'd choose never unlocking all doors automatically. I don't want to give someone the opportunity to enter my car from any door unless I am aware and ready. I can't imagine wanting to say "come on in world my car will unlock all my doors for you when I turn the engine off or take my key out."
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Oh man, I'm glad I live in the UK
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Oh man, I'm glad I live in the UK
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