BMW 3 E36 owners manual page 31

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle BMW 3 E36, year of production 1990 - 2000:

30 Keys Electronic vehicle immobilizer The electronic vehicle immobilization Replacement of a key 4 1 23 unit increases the anti-theft protection Replacement keys are available exclu- of your BMW – without additional sively through your authorized BMW adjustment or activation of systems. Retailer, who is also under obligation to M W This electronic immobilization system is B M M B W B W request verification of vehicle owner- M W B designed to reduce the susceptibility of ship before issuing a substitute key. the vehicle to theft by making it impos- Your BMW Retailer can also cancel or sible to start the engine using any restore the electronic system authoriza- means other than the special keys fur- tion for individual keys (e.g., if a key is nished with the vehicle. lost). A deactivated key can no longer 365de122 The system features an electronic chip be used to start the engine. integrated within the key as a supple- For US owners only 1 Master key with battery-powered ment to the conventional mechanical lamp (switch on by pressing the BMW locking system. The transmitter and receiver units com- symbol). The lock mechanism itself is actually a ply with Part 15 of the FCC (Federal 2 Master key without lamp. dual-function device, simultaneously Communication Commission) Regula- 3 Spare key to be kept in a safe place serving as a communications interface tions. Operation is governed by the fol- e.g. in your wallet. This key is not designed to allow the car security sys- lowing: intended for continuous use. tem to maintain a continuous stream of FCC ID: LXBEWS 4 Door and ignition key variable, vehicle-specific signals with As defined in the regulations, such a This key does not operate the locks the electronic circuitry in the key. The device is not to emit significant interfer- for the glove compartment and the ignition, the flow of fuel and the starter ence and must also be shielded against luggage compartment. This is useful are enabled only after the key has been interference from external sources to e.g. at a hotel. recognized as "authorized". prevent unauthorized or inadvertent bExternal force can damage the activation. electronic circuitry integrated in the key. aAny unauthorized modifications Such a key can no longer be used to or changes to these devices could void start the engine.c the user’s authority to operate this equipment.c Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 9 790 377 - © 07/98 BMW AG

owners manual BMW 3 E36

owners manual BMW 3 E36 - year of production: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - BMW 3 E36 owners manual EN