How to do this trick?
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I saw on some videos that some 5-series can do this: use the remote or tap on the door handle to close the car windows after turning off the engine. Is this a coding thing or a special package.
Also, my 535i has this problem: sometimes when I lock the car, even when some windows are open, the locking sound will still go on. (isn't it supposed to be, when there is window open, the locking sound won't go on to remind you shut the windows?)
Thanks.
Out of curiosity, how many of you are driving with one or two warning indicate lights on? Which problem will you choose to ignore instead of fixing right away?
Also, my 535i has this problem: sometimes when I lock the car, even when some windows are open, the locking sound will still go on. (isn't it supposed to be, when there is window open, the locking sound won't go on to remind you shut the windows?)
Thanks.
Out of curiosity, how many of you are driving with one or two warning indicate lights on? Which problem will you choose to ignore instead of fixing right away?
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I saw on some videos that some 5-series can do this: use the remote or tap on the door handle to close the car windows after turning off the engine. Is this a coding thing or a special package.
Also, my 535i has this problem: sometimes when I lock the car, even when some windows are open, the locking sound will still go on. (isn't it supposed to be, when there is window open, the locking sound won't go on to remind you shut the windows?)
Thanks.
Out of curiosity, how many of you are driving with one or two warning indicate lights on? Which problem will you choose to ignore instead of fixing right away?
Also, my 535i has this problem: sometimes when I lock the car, even when some windows are open, the locking sound will still go on. (isn't it supposed to be, when there is window open, the locking sound won't go on to remind you shut the windows?)
Thanks.
Out of curiosity, how many of you are driving with one or two warning indicate lights on? Which problem will you choose to ignore instead of fixing right away?
you can lock the car with the windows down. You won't get a warning. That alarm is active and if you reach inside the car the motion sensor will set off the alarm- if you have an alarm.
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- I saw on some videos that some 5-series can do this: use the remote or tap on the door handle to close the car windows after turning off the engine. Is this a coding thing or a special package.
- The key fob lock button can be used to close your windows; if you have comfort access you can do the same by a constant touch on the driver door lock area
- Also, my 535i has this problem: sometimes when I lock the car, even when some windows are open, the locking sound will still go on. (isn't it supposed to be, when there is window open, the locking sound won't go on to remind you shut the windows?)
- You can set the audible alert for lock / unlock in iDrive settings
- The interior motion sensor is armed when the alarm is set - regardless of windows open or closed.
- Out of curiosity, how many of you are driving with one or two warning indicate lights on? Which problem will you choose to ignore instead of fixing right away?
- I don't - certainly some are more critical than others - like a bulb out vs TPMS Alert
- I don't - certainly some are more critical than others - like a bulb out vs TPMS Alert
BTW, you could find answers to questions like these by downloading the owner's manual from the Information Section of this forum 
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I have a "new to me" 2008 528xi with comfort access. I am confused on the automatic closing of windows and sunroof. Whe I exit and lock the car by touching the door handle, the windows do not close. In my manual there's an asterisk beside this function, leading me to believe that's it's an option over and above the comfort access option. Can someone clarify for me? Should this work for me with comfort access?
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I have a "new to me" 2008 528xi with comfort access. I am confused on the automatic closing of windows and sunroof. Whe I exit and lock the car by touching the door handle, the windows do not close. In my manual there's an asterisk beside this function, leading me to believe that's it's an option over and above the comfort access option. Can someone clarify for me? Should this work for me with comfort access?
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You can close your windows and glass roof panel by holding your hand at the driver door handle with the CA fob in close proximity. If you remove your hand the process will stop - also noted the same in your other (similar) post. The information is detailed in your owner's manual. Please download one from this forum's information section - it'll be easier to search than the paper copy.
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Window / sunroof close:
Comfort access - lock the vehicle, and continue holding the door handle until after all windows are closed.
Key access - insert key in driver's door lock, lock the vehicle and continue holding the key in lock position until all windows are closed.
Ditto for windows open when unlocking the vehicle.
Using remote lock button to operate windows and sunroof. This is standard on European models, but not in the US. It can be coded via NCS Expert.
Comfort access - lock the vehicle, and continue holding the door handle until after all windows are closed.
Key access - insert key in driver's door lock, lock the vehicle and continue holding the key in lock position until all windows are closed.
Ditto for windows open when unlocking the vehicle.
Using remote lock button to operate windows and sunroof. This is standard on European models, but not in the US. It can be coded via NCS Expert.
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Window / sunroof close:
Comfort access - lock the vehicle, and continue holding the door handle until after all windows are closed.
Key access - insert key in driver's door lock, lock the vehicle and continue holding the key in lock position until all windows are closed.
Ditto for windows open when unlocking the vehicle.
Using remote lock button to operate windows and sunroof. This is standard on European models, but not in the US. It can be coded via NCS Expert.
Comfort access - lock the vehicle, and continue holding the door handle until after all windows are closed.
Key access - insert key in driver's door lock, lock the vehicle and continue holding the key in lock position until all windows are closed.
Ditto for windows open when unlocking the vehicle.
Using remote lock button to operate windows and sunroof. This is standard on European models, but not in the US. It can be coded via NCS Expert.
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From: California
My Ride: 2008 BMW 535i Silver - E60
- I saw on some videos that some 5-series can do this: use the remote or tap on the door handle to close the car windows after turning off the engine. Is this a coding thing or a special package.
- The key fob lock button can be used to close your windows; if you have comfort access you can do the same by a constant touch on the driver door lock area
- Also, my 535i has this problem: sometimes when I lock the car, even when some windows are open, the locking sound will still go on. (isn't it supposed to be, when there is window open, the locking sound won't go on to remind you shut the windows?)
- You can set the audible alert for lock / unlock in iDrive settings
- The interior motion sensor is armed when the alarm is set - regardless of windows open or closed.
- Out of curiosity, how many of you are driving with one or two warning indicate lights on? Which problem will you choose to ignore instead of fixing right away?
- I don't - certainly some are more critical than others - like a bulb out vs TPMS Alert
- I don't - certainly some are more critical than others - like a bulb out vs TPMS Alert
BTW, you could find answers to questions like these by downloading the owner's manual from the Information Section of this forum