3 Series E92 328xi (N51) COUPE
The door lock cylinder allows manual locking/deadlocking and unlocking of the vehicle. If the vehicle electrics
should fail, the driver's door can be unlocked manually with the key (mechanical key element in the remote
control).
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Door contacts
The signals from the Hall sensors in the door contacts are evaluated by the footwell module (FRM). The antitheft
alarm system (DWA), for instance, requires the signals for the purpose of monitoring the doors.
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Remote control
The remote control allows the vehicle to be locked/deadlocked via radio (aerial interface). The radio signals from
the remote control are received by the FBD receiver (receiver for remote control) and transferred to the CAS
control unit.
> E87, E93
The remote control receiver is integrated in the interior mirror.
> E90, E91, E92
The remote control receiver is integrated in the aerial amplifier.
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Central locking button
The central locking button allows the vehicle to be locked/unlocked from the passenger compartment. The fuel
filler flap is not locked.
> E93
The glove compartment and the stowage compartment in the centre console are not locked.
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Hotel position switch (US version)
> E90, E92, E93
The hotel position switch is installed in the glove box. The hotel position switch decouples the tailgate from the
central locking system. When hotel position is selected (locked or unlocked), the setting of the hotel position
switch is detected.
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Interior tailgate switch (US version)
The interior tailgate switch on the A-pillar in the driver's footwell allows the tailgate to be opened when the
vehicle is unlocked and stationary (hotel position not selected).
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Exterior tailgate switch
The exterior tailgate switch allows the boot lid to be opened while the vehicle is unlocked and stationary (hotel
position not applied).
> E87
Opening tailgate with BMW logo.
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Boot lid lock
> E90, E92, E93
The tailgate lock allows the tailgate to be mechanically opened (hotel position not selected).
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Rear window button
> E91
The rear window button can be used to open the rear window if the vehicle is unlocked and stationary. The rear
window switch is integrated in the rear window wiper.
The following control units are involved in the central locking system:
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CAS: Car Access System
All the rules for controlling the central locking are integrated in the CAS control unit. The commands are sent via
the K CAN.
SBT Central locking system E87, E90, E91, E92, E93
BMW AG - TIS
04.02.2013 23:22
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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