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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

Malfunction

In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-

ate the unlocked trunk lid manually with a slow

and smooth motion.

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

General information

To close it completely, push the trunk lid down

lightly. Closing occurs automatically.

When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the

vehicle key.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Key Card

Functional requirement

Principle

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

Activating Key Card

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

A digital key that has already been paired with

the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The

digital key must be activated via iDrive.

Before leaving the vehicle, deactivate the Key

Card or take the Key Card with you because

the active Key Card can be used to start the

vehicle. Always take the vehicle key with you to

a service appointment.

1. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-

phone tray.

Safety information

2. Follow instructions on the control display.

Deactivating Key Card

NOTICE

Apps menu

If the Key Card and a mobile device are in the

wireless charging tray at the same time, the

Key Card could become damaged. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Doors and windows"

4. "Digital Key"

5. "Key Card"

6. "Deactivate Key Card"

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

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Opening and closing

CONTROLS

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.

▷

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

▷

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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