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Additional information:

the smartphone manufacturer. The My BMW

app can be used to check if the smartphone

and vehicle are compatible and which func-

tions are supported.

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 82.

Turning on the drive-ready state

A BMW ID or a driver profile with individual

settings can be assigned to a digital key.

When using a smartphone as a digital key, it is

helpful to carry the deactivated Key Card in the

vehicle. In situations where the vehicle is to be

given to another person, they can be given the

Key Card instead of the smartphone. To do so,

the Key Card must be activated via iDrive.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

1. Place activated Key Card in the center of

the smartphone tray.

Additional information:

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BMW ID/driver profiles, refer to page 73.

Key Card, refer to page 90.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

Malfunction

Functional requirements

The vehicle may not be able to detect the Key

Card if there are objects between the smart-

phone tray and the Key Card, e.g., a wallet or

smartphone case.

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The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

BMW Digital Key

Principle

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Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the Digital Key.

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a compatible smart-

phone.

Enabling the main digital key

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a

main digital key in the vehicle. The vehicle

owner must prove his authorization for the ve-

hicle for this purpose.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

Proof of authorization can be started via the

My BMW App or using the activation code in

the corresponding smartphone function, e.g.,

the Wallet app.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

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Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

Deleting digital keys

Follow the activation instructions in the Digital

Key menu, on the app, or on the control dis-

play.

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Sharing digital keys

Deleting the main digital key

The main digital key can be deleted from the

smartphone or via iDrive.

General information

Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys

with other people. This option is available via

the smartphone that is enabled as main digital

key. This function must be supported by the

smartphone.

The deletion of the main digital key is com-

pleted immediately.

Deleting a shared key

Shared keys can be deleted using the smart-

phone with the master Digital Key, using the

smartphone with the shared key to be deleted,

or via iDrive.

Forwarding authorization

To share the digital key, select the correspond-

ing function on the smartphone, for instance in

the Wallet app.

The deletion via the smartphone using the

main digital key will not be performed until the

vehicle is used with a key other than the key to

be deleted.

As soon as a digital key is shared with another

person, the person will receive an invitation.

When the invitation is accepted, the digital key

on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.

If the smartphone associated with a shared

key or iDrive is used to delete a shared key, it

will be deleted immediately.

Limiting the range of functions

Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-

ited before handing it over. For instance, if the

Digital Key is passed on to a novice driver, the

switch-off for driving stability control systems

can be disabled and the engine power can

be reduced. For more information, refer to the

ConnectedDrive Portal and My BMW app.

Deletion via iDrive

To delete a digital key via iDrive, there must be

an authorized vehicle key in the vehicle, or the

master Digital Key must be in the smartphone

tray.

Apps menu

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. If necessary, select the digital key.

6. Delete the Digital Key.

An authorized vehicle key, the main digital key

or another method may be used for authenti-

cation. Follow the corresponding instructions

on the smartphone or the control display.

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Resetting the function

Turning on the drive-ready state

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

Using the smartphone tray

When resetting the BMW Digital Key function,

all digital keys including the main digital key

will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key is

retained and deactivated.

After the reset, the vehicle can no longer be

unlocked, locked or started with a digital key.

The main digital key must be enabled again to

be able to use BMW Digital Key again.

1. Place smartphone in the center of the

smartphone tray.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Ensure that the display is facing up.

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

5. "Reset function"

Inside the vehicle

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-

lows:

With Comfort Access, it is sufficient, depending

on the country, for the smartphone with Blue-

tooth enabled to be located inside the vehicle.

Press the Start/Stop button to turn on drive-

ready state.

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Using the door handle.

With Comfort Access: depending on the na-

tional-market version, the vehicle can be

locked and unlocked with no-touch activa-

tion.

Sale of the smartphone

Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior

to selling the smartphone. This ensures that

the smartphone can no longer be used for the

vehicle.

BMW Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

Additional information:

Changing smartphones

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 82.

To use a new smartphone as a master Digital

Key, activate the new smartphone according to

the instructions for the master Digital Key. The

previous master key is deleted when the new

smartphone is activated.

Sale of the vehicle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

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When the vehicle is removed from the Con-

nectedDrive account, all digital keys for the ve-

hicle will be deleted. The Key Card's digital key

is retained and deactivated.

Overview

System limits

With a digital key, the alarm system's interior

motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor can only

be deactivated using the control display.

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 97.

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

Malfunction

Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Locking the vehicle

Press the button in the driver's door

or front passengers door with the front

doors closed.

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The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card

are located between the smartphone and

the smartphone cover.

Unlocking the vehicle

Fault of the connection from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Press the button in the driver's door or

front passenger’s door.

Shielding of the smartphone due to build-

ings or metal objects.

Opening the door

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Press the button to unlock all the

doors.

Buttons for the central

locking system

Pull the door opener above the arm-

rest.

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Front doors: pull the door opener on the

door to open the door. The other doors re-

main locked.

General information

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

Back doors: pull twice on the door opener

on the door to be opened; the first time

unlocks the door, the second time opens it.

The other doors remain locked.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

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