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burns or chemical burns. There is a risk of

injury or danger to life. Keep the vehicle key

and batteries out of reach of children. Imme-

diately seek medical help if there is any sus-

picion that a battery or button cell battery has

been swallowed or is located in any part of

the body.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Overview

Vehicle key

Principle

Two vehicle keys are included in the scope of

delivery, each containing an integrated key.

Each vehicle key contains a replaceable bat-

tery. If the vehicle key's battery is discharged,

the vehicle key will not be detected. In this

case, drive-ready state can be turned on by

emergency detection of the vehicle key.

Buttons on the vehicle key.

Icon

Meaning

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings are possible

for the button functions.

Unlock.

A BMW ID or a driver profile with personal set-

tings can be assigned to a vehicle key.

Lock.

Pre-conditioning, refer to page 275.

To provide information on maintenance rec-

ommendations, the service data is stored in

the vehicle key.

Open the cargo area.

To prevent possible locking in of the vehicle

key, take the vehicle key with you when exiting

the vehicle.

Panic mode.

Pathway lighting, refer to page 157.

Safety information

Additional vehicle keys

Additional vehicle keys are available from an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Warning

The vehicle key has a button cell battery.

Batteries or button cell batteries can be swal-

lowed and lead to serious or fatal injuries

within two hours, for example due to internal

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To replace the vehicle key battery, proceed as

follows:

Loss of vehicle keys

A lost vehicle key can be disabled and re-

placed by an authorized service center or an-

other qualified service center or repair shop.

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward, then re-

move it from the side.

If the lost vehicle key has an assigned BMW ID

or driver profile, the connection to this vehicle

key must be deleted. A new vehicle key can

then be assigned to the BMW ID or driver pro-

file.

Replacing the battery

NOTICE

Improper batteries in a battery-operated de-

vice can damage the device. There is a risk

of property damage. Always replace the dis-

charged battery with a battery with the same

voltage, the same size and the same specifi-

cation.

2. Remove the battery housing from the vehi-

cle key to the side.

3. Remove the battery from the battery hous-

ing.

4. Insert a CR2032 3V battery with the posi-

tive terminal facing down.

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5. Insert the battery housing into the vehicle

key.

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

Removing the integrated key

1. Press and hold the button, arrow 1, and

push the cover, arrow 2, forward and re-

move it from the side.

6. Insert the cover into the vehicle key.

Have old batteries disposed of by an

authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop,

or take them to a collection point.

2. Slide out the integrated key at the open

side of the vehicle key.

Batteries contain harmful chemicals. It

is prohibited by law to dispose of bat-

teries together with household waste.

Integrated key

Principle

The integrated key is built into the vehicle key.

If the electrical system malfunctions, the vehi-

cle can be unlocked and locked manually using

the integrated key.

3. Remove the integrated key from the vehicle

key.

Depending on the national-market version, the

integrated key will fit in the glove compart-

ment.

Safety information

Warning

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

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3. Press the central locking button to unlock

all doors.

Unlocking the vehicle manually

1. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-

ward with one hand.

4. Exit the vehicle through the front passenger

door.

5. With the integrated key, close and lock the

front passenger door using the side door

lock.

2. Unlock the door lock with the integrated key

by turning it counterclockwise.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

If vehicle is de-energized:

1. With the integrated key, close and lock all

doors, except the driver's door, using the

side door lock.

3. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

4. Open the driver's door.

5. Press the central locking button to unlock

the other doors.

With the vehicle de-energized: pull the door

opener of the other doors from the inside.

Locking the vehicle manually

2. Pull and hold the driver's door handle out-

ward with one hand.

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the vehicle.

Locking the vehicle

1. Close all doors.

2. Enter the vehicle on the front passenger's

side and close the front passenger door.

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3. Using the integrated key, lock the driver's

door lock clockwise.

Turning on the drive-ready state

1. To turn on drive-ready state via emergency

detection of the vehicle key, hold the back

of the vehicle key to the marking on the

steering column. Pay attention to the dis-

play in the instrument cluster.

4. Pull out the vehicle key and release the

door handle.

5. Close the driver's door.

6. Pull the door handles to make sure they are

locked. If necessary, repeat the process.

2.

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If the vehicle key is detected:

Turn on drive-ready state within 10 sec-

onds.

Alarm system

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key via the door lock, the activated alarm sys-

tem will be triggered when the door is opened.

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If the vehicle key is not detected:

Slightly change the position of the vehi-

cle key and repeat the procedure.

In this case, use the vehicle key emergency

detection to switch off the alarm.

Malfunction

A Check Control message is displayed where

applicable.

If the doors are manually locked from the in-

side, the alarm system is not activated.

Vehicle key detection by the vehicle may mal-

function under the following circumstances:

Emergency detection of the vehicle

key

▷

The battery of the vehicle key is discharged.

Fault of the radio link from transmission

towers or other equipment with high trans-

mitting power.

Principle

If the vehicle key's battery is discharged, the

vehicle key will not be detected. In this case,

drive-ready state can be turned on by emer-

gency detection of the vehicle key.

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Shielding of the vehicle key due to metal

objects.

Do not transport the vehicle key together

with metal objects.

Fault of the radio link from mobile phones

or other electronic devices in direct proxim-

ity to the vehicle key.

Do not carry the vehicle key in close prox-

imity to other electronic devices.

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Fault of radio transmission by a charging

process of mobile devices, for instance

charging of a mobile phone.

If persons or animals spend a lengthy time

in the vehicle and are thereby exposed to ex-

treme temperatures, there is a risk of injury

or danger to life. Do not lock the vehicle from

the outside when there are people or animals

in it. Do not leave babies, toddlers or animals

alone in the vehicle.

The vehicle key is located in direct proximity

of the wireless charging tray.

Place the vehicle key in a different location.

In the case of interference, the vehicle can also

be unlocked and locked from the outside with

the integrated key. Use the Emergency detec-

tion of the vehicle key to turn on drive-ready

state.

Warning

Unattended children or animals in the vehicle

can cause the vehicle to move and endanger

themselves and traffic, for example, due to

the following actions:

Access to vehicle interior

▷

Establishing standby.

Principle

Releasing the parking brake.

Opening and closing the doors or win-

dows.

The vehicle can be unlocked/locked as follows:

▷

With the vehicle key.

▷

Engaging selector lever position N.

Using vehicle equipment.

Using the door handle.

With the Key Card.

There is a risk of accident, injury, and prop-

erty damage. Do not leave children or ani-

mals unattended in the vehicle. Take the ve-

hicle key with you when exiting and lock the

vehicle.

With the BMW Digital Key.

Hands-free unlocking/locking

Safety information

Warning

Actions during unlocking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when unlocking the vehi-

cle:

People or animals in the vehicle can lock the

doors from the inside and lock themselves in.

In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened

from the outside. There is a risk of injury.

Take the vehicle key with you so that the ve-

hicle can be opened from the outside.

▷

Only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap

will be unlocked or all access to the vehicle

will be unlocked.

▷

The unlocking of the vehicle can be con-

firmed with a light signal or a sound signal.

Warning

The welcome light can be turned on when

the vehicle is being unlocked.

For some national-market versions, unlock-

ing from the inside is only possible with par-

ticular knowledge.

In addition, the following functions are exe-

cuted:

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▷

If a BMW ID or a driver profile was assigned

to the vehicle key, this BMW ID or driver

profile will be activated.

With the vehicle key

Unlocking the vehicle

▷

The interior lights are switched on, unless

they were manually switched off.

To unlock the vehicle using the vehicle

key, press the unlock button on the ve-

hicle key.

Depending on vehicle equipment, folded-in

exterior mirrors are folded out.

If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have

been unlocked due to the settings in place,

press the button on the vehicle key again to

unlock the other vehicle access points.

If the exterior mirrors were folded in using

the button inside the vehicle, they will not

fold out when the vehicle is unlocked.

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Anti-theft protection is switched off.

The alarm system is switched off.

The lighting functions may depend on the am-

bient brightness.

Additional information:

Locking the vehicle

1. To lock the vehicle using the vehicle key,

close the driver’s door.

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Settings, refer to page 87.

Welcome lights, refer to page 156.

BMW ID, refer to page 62.

Driver profiles, refer to page 66.

2.

Press the lock button on the vehicle

key.

Actions during locking

Depending on the settings, the following func-

tions are performed when locking the vehicle:

On the door handle

▷

The locking of the vehicle can be confirmed

with a light signal or a sound signal.

Principle

The vehicle can be accessed without using the

vehicle key.

▷

Depending on vehicle equipment, the exte-

rior mirrors can be folded in automatically

when locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers

are switched on.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

The following functions are executed:

▷

All doors, the cargo area, and the fuel filler

flap are locked.

Depending on national-market version, the ve-

hicle can also be unlocked and locked via the

door handle using a compatible smartphone

and digital key.

▷

Anti-theft protection is switched on. This

prevents the doors from being unlocked us-

ing the lock buttons or the door openers.

Additional information:

▷

The alarm system is switched on.

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 83.

If the drive-ready state is still turned on when

you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn will honk

twice. In this case, drive-ready state must be

turned off using the Start/Stop button.

Functional requirements

To get inside the vehicle using the door han-

dle, the following functional requirements must

be met:

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 87.

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▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

hold it there without reaching into the re-

cessed grip.

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to unlock and lock using the digital

key.

▷

To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the doors.

After locking, approx. 2 seconds must

elapse before unlocking is possible.

Unlocking the vehicle using the door

handle

Malfunction

Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-

ing request detection on the door handles.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock

the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key

or use the integrated key.

Touchless unlocking/locking of the

vehicle

To unlock the vehicle using the door handle,

reach into the recessed grip on one of the front

doors.

Principle

The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-

ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking

zone.

Locking the vehicle with the door

handle

1. To lock the vehicle using the door handle,

close the driver’s door.

The unlocking zone is located within a radius

of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the side and rear

of the vehicle.

The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key

leaves the locking zone.

2. Carry the vehicle key with you.

Touch the grooved surface on the closed

front door handle for approx. 1 second and

The locking zone is located within a radius of

approx. 9 ft/3 m around the side and rear of

the vehicle.

Automatic unlocking and locking must be acti-

vated in the settings.

General information

The function is available with Comfort Access.

Depending on the national-market version,

touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-

ble for compatible smartphones with a digital

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key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to

do so.

With the Key Card

If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking

zone for an extended period of time without

movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-

cally.

Principle

The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-

tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used

to unlock and lock the vehicle.

If someone is detected on a seat while locking

the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:

Additional information:

Key Card, refer to page 82.

▷

The vehicle will be locked but not secured

against theft.

General information

The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.

▷

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

Additional information:

Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the

Key Card

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Actions during unlocking

If the settings specify that only the driver's

door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,

note the following:

The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only

unlock when the driver is within the driver's

door unlocking zone.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 87.

Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-

ter of the driver's door handle.

Functional requirements

To unlock/lock the vehicle hands-free, the fol-

lowing functional requirements must be met:

When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change

the position of the Key Card and repeat the

procedure.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the digital key.

With the BMW Digital Key

▷

Automatic unlocking and locking must be

activated in the settings.

Principle

▷

The drive-ready state must be turned off.

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, a digital key can be installed

on a compatible smartphone and used to un-

lock and lock the vehicle.

If the vehicle has been in the idle state for

several days, contactless unlocking/locking

will only be available after the vehicle has

been driven.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Settings, refer to page 87.

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▷

Inside the vehicle.

Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the

BMW Digital Key

Hands-free opening/closing.

General information

The cargo area will be opened to the config-

ured opening height.

Safety information

Warning

Body parts can be jammed when operating

the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make

sure that the travel path of the tailgate is

clear during opening and closing.

Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at

the center of the driver's door handle. The po-

sition of the near field communication antenna

depends on the smartphone model.

When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,

make sure that all doors and the cargo area

are closed.

Warning

The tailgate swings back and up when it

opens. There is a risk of injury and risk of

property damage. Make sure that the travel

path of the tailgate is clear during opening

and closing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What precautions can be taken to be able to

open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in

the vehicle key?

▷

The My BMW App Remote Services include

options to lock and unlock a vehicle, among

other things.

Warning

Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the

windows and heating elements while driving.

There is a risk of injury or risk of property

damage. Cover the edges and ensure that

pointed objects do not hit the windows.

This requires an active BMW Connected-

Drive contract, and the My BMW App must

be installed on your smartphone.

▷

Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via

the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.

An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is

required.

With the vehicle key

General information

To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,

do not place the vehicle key in the cargo area.

Access to the cargo area

Principle

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, the following settings can be

changed:

The cargo area can be opened/closed as fol-

lows:

▷

With the vehicle key.

In the cargo area.

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▷

Unlocking the cargo area with the vehicle

key also unlocks the doors.

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

Before unlocking the cargo area with the

vehicle key, first unlock the vehicle.

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to detect the digital key.

Functional requirements

Opening the cargo area

To access the cargo area using the vehicle key,

the following functional requirements must be

met:

▷

Selector lever position P must be engaged

to open the cargo area with the vehicle key.

▷

You must enable the setting for opening

with the vehicle key.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 87.

The trunk can be opened as follows:

▷

Unlock the vehicle, then press the top half

of the BMW emblem.

Opening the cargo area

On the vehicle key, press and hold the

button for opening/closing the cargo

area for approx. 1 second.

▷

With Comfort Access: Carry the vehicle key

with you and press the top half of the BMW

emblem.

Locked doors are not unlocked.

On the cargo area

Closing the cargo area

General information

With Comfort Access, the cargo area can be

accessed without activating the vehicle key.

The key is automatically detected near the ve-

hicle.

Depending on the national-market version,

compatible smartphones with a digital key are

also detected automatically. In this case, the

cargo area can be opened with a smartphone.

Additional information:

The cargo area can be closed as follows:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 83.

▷

On the cargo area, press the open/

close button.

Functional requirements

To access the cargo area using the cargo area,

the following functional requirements must be

met:

▷

On the cargo area, press the lock

button.

The vehicle is locked after closing

the cargo area. To do so, the driver's door

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must be closed and the vehicle key must be

outside of the vehicle near the cargo area.

Pressing the button again continues the

opening process.

▷

Pull the tailgate down slightly. The tailgate

closes automatically.

▷

By pressing or pulling the button in the

driver's door. Pressing again continues the

opening procedure.

In the interior

Interruption of the closing procedure

The closing process stops in the following sit-

uations:

Functional requirements

The vehicle key or digital key must be located

inside the vehicle in order to close the cargo

area using the button in the vehicle interior.

▷

If the vehicle drives off with a jerky move-

ment.

When the vehicle is locked, selector lever po-

sition P must be engaged before the tailgate

can be opened using the button in the vehicle

interior.

▷

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again opens the

cargo area again.

Opening the cargo area

To open the cargo area, press the

open/close button for the cargo area

on the driver's door.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

Pressing it again opens the cargo area

again.

By releasing the button in the driver's door.

Pulling again and holding continues the

closing motion.

Closing the cargo area

To open the cargo area, pull and hold

the open/close button for the cargo

area on the driver's door.

Touchless opening and closing of

the cargo area

An acoustic signal sounds before the cargo

area is closed.

Principle

Touchless opening and closing of the cargo

area is possible when carrying the vehicle key

on your person.

Interruption of the opening

procedure

The opening process stops in the following sit-

uations:

Sensors detect specific foot movements near

the center of the trunk, and the trunk opens or

closes.

▷

When the vehicle starts moving.

By pressing the button on the outside of

the cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

▷

By pressing the button on the inside of the

cargo area. Pressing it again closes the

cargo area again.

If the vehicle key is within the sensor range, the

cargo area may open or close inadvertently if

you unintentionally move your foot or if a foot

movement is detected.

By pressing the button on the vehicle key.

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The sensor has an approximate range of

5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear area.

ately. During these movements, the leg

must pass through the range of the sensor.

If contactless opening is used for the cargo

area, the locked doors will not be unlocked.

Depending on national-market version, con-

tactless opening of the cargo area is also pos-

sible for compatible smartphones with a Digital

Key.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Before the cargo area opens, the hazard warn-

ing system flashes.

Safety information

Moving a foot again will stop the opening proc-

cedure. The subsequent foot movement will

close the cargo area again.

Warning

With hands-free opening of the cargo area,

there may be unintentional contact with vehi-

cle parts, e.g., hot exhaust system. There is

a risk of injury. When moving your foot, make

sure you have a firm stance and do not touch

the vehicle.

Hands-free closing of the trunk

To close the trunk hands-free, move your foot,

while carrying the vehicle key on you, in the

same way as for opening the trunk.

The hazard warning system flashes and an

acoustic signal sounds.

Functional requirements

Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-

ess. The subsequent foot movement will open

the cargo area again.

To open/close the trunk hands-free, the fol-

lowing functional requirements must be met:

▷

Selector lever position P must be engaged.

Contactless opening and closing of the

trunk must be activated in the settings.

System limits

The detection of the foot movement may be

limited due to the following external conditions:

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to open and close the cargo area

contactlessly using the Digital Key.

▷

Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.

Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.

Additional information:

If the sensors are dirty or covered, e.g., by

stickers.

Settings, refer to page 87.

▷

After improper paint work on the vehicle in

the area of the sensors.

Hands-free opening of the trunk

1. To open the trunk hands-free, walk behind

the vehicle with the vehicle key, holding it

in the middle at the rear of the vehicle, ap-

proximately one arm’s length away.

Movement in range of the sensors may cause

the trunk to open or close unintentionally, e.g.,

when objects are lifted quickly in the vehicle

rear or due to the moving brushes in a car

wash. To prevent such unintended opening of

the cargo area in such cases, keep the vehicle

2. Move your foot under the vehicle in the

driving direction and pull it back immedi-

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key at a sufficient distance from the rear of the

vehicle.

Safety information

NOTICE

Malfunction

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 property damage. Do not place the

Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the

same time as a mobile device.

Warning

With manual operation of a blocked tailgate,

it can release itself unexpectedly from the

blocking. There is a risk of injury and risk

of property damage. Do not operate the tail-

gate manually if it is blocked. Have the vehi-

cle checked by an authorized service center

or another qualified service center or repair

shop.

Activating/deactivating Key Card in

the vehicle

General information

When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the

vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the

vehicle key.

In the event of an electrical malfunction in the

automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-

gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.

To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly

only. Closing occurs automatically.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

Functional requirement

A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to

activate and deactivate the Key Card.

Key Card

Principle

The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked

and locked, as well as started.

Activating Key Card

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.

General information

Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment and national-market version.

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. To activate the Key Card, place the Key

Card in the center of the tray on the cen-

ter console and slide it down behind the

holder.

2. Follow the instructions on the control dis-

play.

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Deactivating Key Card

BMW Digital Key

To deactivate the Key Card, go through the

menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Vehicle key" / "Key Card" / "Deactivate Key

Card".

Principle

BMW Digital Key lets you lock and unlock and

start your vehicle using a digital key.

A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of

paired digital keys.

BMW Digital Key can be used with a compat-

ible smartphone or other compatible mobile

devices.

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with

the activated Key Card.

To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible

smartphone, this function must be offered by

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.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 74.

Turning on drive-ready state with

the Key Card

Each vehicle can be provided with a main dig-

ital key. Additional digital keys can be shared

and then deleted.

General information

BMW Digital Key availability and functionality

depend on vehicle equipment and national-

market version.

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.

1. To turn on drive-ready state using the Key

Card, place the activated Key Card in the

center of the tray on the center console and

slide it down behind the holder.

2. Press the Start/Stop button.

Always take the vehicle key with you to a serv-

ice appointment.

After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key

Card can be removed from the tray.

Additional information:

Malfunction

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BMW ID, refer to page 62.

Driver profiles, refer to page 66.

Key Card, refer to page 82.

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.

More information is available online:

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As soon as a digital key is shared with another

Functional requirements

The following functional requirements must be

met for BMW Digital Key:

person, the person will receive an invitation.

When the invitation is accepted, the digital key

on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.

▷

The smartphone is compatible with BMW

Digital Key

Limiting the range of functions

The vehicle is linked with the Connected-

Drive account of the vehicle owner.

Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-

ited before handing it over. For example, you

can disable restrictions for driving stability con-

trol systems and reduce the engine power be-

fore giving your digital key to a novice driver.

For more information, refer to the Connected-

Drive customer portal and the My BMW App.

The rechargeable battery of the smart-

phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-

sary minimum charge of the rechargeable

battery depends on the smartphone.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone for contactless unlocking and locking

using the digital key.

Authentication

Depending on the recipient’s smartphone

model, an authentication may be required for

security and safety reasons.

Enabling the main digital key

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.

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.

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.

Deleting digital keys

General information

Deleted digital keys will be removed from the

list of enabled digital keys.

Both vehicle keys must be located in the vehi-

cle to be enabled.

To enable, follow the instructions given on the

Digital Key menu, BMW app, or control display.

Deleted digital keys cannot be restored.

Deleting the main digital key

Sharing digital keys

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 via the smart-

phone with the main digital key, via the smart-

phone with a shared key 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

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vehicle is used with a key other than the key to

be deleted.

BMW Digital Key availability and function-

ality depend on vehicle equipment and na-

tional-market version.

The deletion via the smartphone with a shared

key or via iDrive is executed immediately.

Additional information:

Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 74.

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.

Turning on drive-ready state with

the BMW Digital Key

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Vehicle key" / "Digital

Key".

2. If necessary, select the digital key.

3. "Delete key"

Resetting the function

To reset the BMW Digital Key function, an au-

thorized vehicle key must be located in the ve-

hicle.

1. To turn on drive-ready state using the

BMW Digital Key, place the smartphone in

the center of the tray on the center console

and slide it down behind the holder.

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.

Ensure that the display is facing up.

2. Press the Start/Stop button to turn on

drive-ready state.

It may be necessary to open the holder when

inserting/removing the smartphone, depend-

ing on its thickness.

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.

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.

To reactivate the main digital key, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" /

"Vehicle key" / "Digital Key" / "Reset function".

Unlocking and locking the vehicle

The vehicle can be unlocked and locked as fol-

lows:

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.

▷

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.

Changing smartphones

To use a new smartphone as a master Digital

Key, activate the new smartphone according to

the instructions for the master Digital Key. The

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previous master key is deleted when the new

smartphone is activated.

Buttons for the central

locking system

Sale of the vehicle

Principle

Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital

Key function or remove the vehicle from the

ConnectedDrive account of the current vehicle

owner.

The vehicle can be locked/unlocked from the

inside using the buttons for the central locking

system.

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.

The vehicle is automatically locked when driv-

ing off.

In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle

is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning

system and interior lights are illuminated.

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.

Overview

Additional information:

Alarm system, refer to page 88.

Malfunction

Your Digital Key may not be detected by the

vehicle under the following circumstances:

▷

The smartphone is shielded from the sen-

sors in the vehicle by a smartphone cover

that is not suitable.

The central locking buttons are located on the

front door.

There is an object, e.g., chip card or Key

Card, between the smartphone and smart-

phone cover.

The lock button.

The unlock button.

The connection has been interrupted by a

transmission tower or other device with a

high transmitting power.

The smartphone is shielded by a building or

metallic object.

Locking the vehicle from inside

To lock the vehicle from the inside,

press the lock button on the front door

when the front doors are closed.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

The vehicle is not secured against theft when

locking.

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Touchless unlocking/locking

Unlocking the vehicle from inside

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /

"Lock" / "Lock/unlock".

To unlock the vehicle from the inside,

press the unlock button on the front

door.

2. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Unlock when approaching"

"Lock when walking away".

Opening the door

When the vehicle is locked, doors can be

opened as follows:

Enabling this setting also activates au-

tomatic folding of the mirrors. Automatic

folding of the mirrors can be deactivated

again in the corresponding menu.

▷

On the front door, press the unlock

button to unlock the doors together.

Pull the door opener above the arm-

rest.

Automatic unlocking

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /

"Lock" / "Lock/unlock".

▷

Front doors: Pull the door opener on the

door to be opened. The other doors remain

locked.

Rear doors: Pull the door opener on the

door to be opened twice: The first time un-

locks the door, the second time opens it.

The other doors remain locked.

2. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Unlock doors at end of trip"

"Unlock doors when in P".

If locked, the vehicle unlocks automatically

when drive-ready state is turned off or selector

lever position P is engaged.

Settings

Automatic locking

General information

Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" / "Lock" /

"Lock/unlock" / "Lock after a short time".

Depending on the equipment and national-

market version, various settings for opening

and closing are possible.

The vehicle locks automatically after a short

period of time if no door is opened after un-

locking.

Unlocking and locking

Doors

Confirmation signals from the vehicle

1. Go through the menu as follows:

Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and

windows"/"Lock" / "Lock/unlock".

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /

"Lock" / "Lock/unlock" / "Unlock".

2. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Driver's door only"

▷

"Flash when unlocking"

Only the driver's door and fuel filler flap

are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks

the entire vehicle.

Unlocking is confirmed by two flashes.

"Flash when locking"

▷

"All doors"

Locking is confirmed by one flash.

With alarm system:

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

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"Sound on lock/unlock"

When adjusting the opening height, make sure

the clearance above the tailgate is at least

4 in/10 cm.

Unlocking is confirmed with two sound

signals, locking is confirmed with one

sound signal.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /

"Tailgate" / "Opening height"

Folding mirrors in automatically

Automatic folding of the side mirrors can be

adjusted via iDrive.

2. Monitor the tailgate and set the desired

opening height.

Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" / "Lock" /

"Lock/unlock" / "Fold mirrors on lock/unlock".

Opening/closing the cargo area with

no-touch activation

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /

"Tailgate"

Cargo area

Cargo area button on vehicle key

It is possible to choose where to assign the

cargo area button on the vehicle key.

2. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Open with foot movement"

"Close with foot movement"

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows" /

"Tailgate" / "VEHICLE KEY" / "Tailgate

button".

Window

Opening windows automatically

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Doors and windows"

2. Select the desired setting:

▷

"Tailgate"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened.

2. Select the desired setting.

If this setting is enabled, the driver’s window

opens automatically as soon as the vehicle

reaches the saved location.

▷

"Tailgate and door(s)"

Depending on the equipment, the cargo

area will be unlocked or opened and the

doors are unlocked.

Alarm system

▷

"Tailgate will only open if vehicle is

already unlocked"

Principle

The vehicle must be unlocked before

the cargo area can be operated with the

vehicle key.

The alarm system issues a visual and acoustic

signal when someone attempts to open the

locked vehicle incorrectly.

"Lock tailgate button"

Operating the cargo area with the vehi-

cle key is disabled.

General information

When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm

system reacts to the following changes:

Adjusting the opening height

You can set how far the tailgate can be

opened.

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▷

If a door, the hood, or the cargo area is

opened.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

▷

If movement is detected inside the vehicle.

If the vehicle has a different tilt, e.g., due

to an attempt to steal a wheel or when tow-

ing.

▷

Press the button on the vehicle key

and hold for at least 3 seconds.

▷

Briefly press the button on the vehi-

cle key three times in succession.

▷

If the battery voltage is interrupted.

If the diagnostic socket is used improperly.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

If the vehicle is locked when a device is

connected to the diagnostic socket.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

The indicator light on the interior mirror shows

the status of the alarm system:

The alarm system signals these changes visu-

ally and acoustically:

▷

Acoustic alarm:

Depending on local regulations, the acous-

tic alarm may be suppressed.

▷

Optical alarm:

By flashing of the hazard warning system

and headlights, where required.

Do not modify the system to ensure function of

the alarm system.

Turning the alarm system on/off

The alarm system is activated or deactivated

as soon as the vehicle is locked or unlocked.

▷

The indicator light flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

The alarm system is switched on.

The alarm system does not turn on if the vehi-

cle is locked manually from the inside.

The indicator light flashes for approx.

10 seconds, then flashes briefly every

2 seconds:

Opening the doors with the alarm

system switched on

The alarm system is triggered when a door

is opened if the door was unlocked using the

integrated key in the door lock.

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor are not activated because the

doors, hood, or tailgate are not closed cor-

rectly. Correctly closed access points are

secured.

The interior motion sensor and tilt alarm

sensor will turn on when all open access

points are closed.

Opening the cargo area with the

alarm system switched on

The cargo area can be opened even when the

alarm system is switched on.

▷

The indicator light flashes even though all

access points have been closed:

Alarm system error.

After closing the cargo area, the cargo area will

be locked and monitored again. The hazard

warning system flashes once during closing.

The indicator light goes out after unlocking:

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The vehicle has not been tampered with.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can be turned off as follows:

▷

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until drive-ready state is switched on, but

no longer than approx. 5 minutes:

The alarm has been triggered.

▷

As soon as the vehicle is locked,

press the lock button on the vehicle

key within 30 seconds.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt alarm sensor is part of the alarm sys-

tem and monitors the vehicle's tilt.

The indicator light illuminates for approx.

2 seconds and then continues to flash.

▷

After turning off the standby state, an

option to turn off the interior motion sensor

and the tilt alarm sensor will be displayed

on the control display.

The alarm system responds in situations such

as attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehi-

cle is towed.

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor are deactivated until the vehicle is locked

again.

Interior motion sensor

The interior motion sensor is part of the alarm

system and monitors the vehicle interior.

The alarm system triggers when movement is

detected inside the vehicle.

Ending the alarm

To stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle.

The windows must be closed for the system to

function properly.

If the vehicle is unlocked with the integrated

key, the drive-ready state must subsequently

be turned on via the emergency detection of

the vehicle key.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

General information

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen-

sor can trigger an alarm, although no unau-

thorized action occurred.

Window

Principle

The windows can be operated as follows:

An unintentional alarm can be triggered in the

following situations:

▷

With the vehicle key.

▷

In car washes.

Using the door handle.

In duplex garages.

Using the switches inside the vehicle.

During transport on trains carrying vehicles,

at sea or on a trailer.

Safety information

▷

With animals in the vehicle.

When the vehicle is locked after start of re-

fueling.

Warning

When operating the windows, body parts and

objects can be jammed. There is a risk of in-

jury and risk of property damage. Make sure

that the travel path of the windows is clear

while opening and closing.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion

sensor can be switched off in such situations.

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Functional requirements

With the vehicle key

To close the windows using the door handle,

the following functional requirements must be

met:

Opening windows with the vehicle key

To open the windows with the vehicle

key, unlock the vehicle, then press and

hold the unlock button on the vehicle

key.

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the window(s) using the dig-

ital key.

The windows open for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Closing windows with the door handle

Closing windows with the vehicle key

With Comfort Access: To close the win-

dows with the vehicle key, lock the ve-

hicle, then press and hold the lock but-

ton on the vehicle key.

The windows close for as long as the button

on the vehicle key is pressed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

To close a window using the door handle

of a closed front door, place a finger on the

grooved surface of the door handle and hold it

there without reaching into the recessed grip.

On the door handle

In addition to locking the vehicle, the windows

and sun protection of the glass sunroof are

closed and locked.

Principle

The windows can be closed using the door

handle without operating the vehicle key.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in during locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment.

Depending on national-market version, the

windows can also be closed via the door han-

dle using a compatible smartphone and digital

key.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 83.

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The window closes while the switch is be-

ing held.

Inside the vehicle

Overview

▷

On the door, pull the power window

switch past the resistance point.

The window closes automatically.

Pulling again stops the motion.

Anti-trap mechanism

Principle

The anti-trap mechanism prevents objects or

body parts becoming jammed between the

door frame and window while a window is be-

ing closed.

The power window switches are lo-

cated on the doors.

General information

If resistance or blockage is detected while a

window is being closed, the closing will be in-

terrupted.

Functional requirements

To close the windows inside the vehicle, the

following functional requirements must be met:

▷

Standby state is switched on.

Safety information

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle key or digital key must be inside

the vehicle.

Warning

Accessories on the windows such as anten-

nas can impact anti-trap mechanism. There

is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in

the area of movement of the windows.

Opening windows

To open the windows, proceed as follows:

▷

On the door, press the power win-

dow switch to the resistance point.

The window opens while the switch

is being held.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

In case of danger from the outside or if icing

might prevent normal closing, proceed as fol-

lows:

▷

On the door, press the power win-

dow switch past the resistance

point.

The window opens automatically. Pressing

the switch again stops the motion.

1.

On the door, pull the power window

switch past the resistance point and hold it.

Closing the windows

To close the windows, proceed as follows:

▷

On the door, pull the power window

switch to the resistance point.

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The window closes with limited anti-trap

mechanism. If the closing force exceeds a

certain threshold, closing is stopped.

Overview

2.

On the door, pull the power win-

dow switch past the resistance point again

within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

Opening windows automatically

The safety switch is located on the

driver's door.

If the driver’s window is frequently opened in

the same location, the window can be set to

open automatically. This is useful if you fre-

quently use the same parking garage, for ex-

ample.

Turning the safety functions on/off

To activate/deactivate the safety func-

tion, press the safety switch on the

driver’s door.

For the driver’s window to open automat-

ically, the vehicle speed must be below

6 mph/10 km/h and there must be sufficient

GPS reception.

The LED in the button illuminates when the

safety function is switched on.

Additional information:

Settings, refer to page 87.

Glass sunroof

Safety switch

General information

The glass sunroof sun protection can be

opened and closed.

Principle

The safety switch can be used to prevent chil-

dren, for instance, from opening and closing

the rear windows using the switches in the

rear.

With the vehicle key

Opening the sun protection

If an accident of a certain severity occurs, the

safety function is switched off automatically.

To open the sun protection, press and

hold the unlock button on the vehicle

key after unlocking.

The glass sunroof sun protection is opened

as long as the button on the vehicle key is

pressed.

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Closing the sun protection

With Comfort Access: press and hold

the button on the vehicle key in close

range of the vehicle after locking.

The glass sunroof sun protection is closed

as long as the button on the vehicle key is

pressed.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

Touch the grooved surface on the external

door handle of a closed front door with your

finger and hold it there without grasping the

recessed grip.

On the door handle

Besides locking the vehicle, the windows and

sun protection will be closed and locked.

Principle

Depending on the vehicle equipment, exterior

mirrors are folded in unless they were folded

in while locking. The exterior mirrors are not

folded in when the hazard warning flashers are

switched on.

The sun protection can be closed using the

external door handle without operating the ve-

hicle key.

The vehicle key is automatically detected near

the vehicle.

Inside the vehicle

General information

Function availability depends on vehicle equip-

ment.

Overview

Depending on the national-market version, the

sun protection can also be closed with the ex-

ternal door handle using a compatible smart-

phone with a digital key.

Additional information:

BMW Digital Key, refer to page 83.

Functional requirement

To close the sun protection using the door

handle, the following functional requirements

must be met:

The sun protection switch is lo-

cated in the headliner.

▷

Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your

pants pocket.

▷

Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-

phone to close the sun protection using the

digital key.

Functional requirements

The sun protection can be operated under the

following conditions:

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▷

Standby state is switched on.

▷

The vehicle is parked in a horizontal posi-

tion.

Drive-ready state is switched on.

The vehicle will not be moved until the initi-

alization is completed.

The vehicle key must be inside the vehicle.

The drive-ready state is established.

Operation

During initialization, the glass sunroof closes

without the anti-trap mechanism.

▷

Slide switch back to the re-

sistance point and hold.

Make sure that the closing path is clear.

Holding down the switch

opens the sun protection.

Initializing the system

Slide switch forward to the

resistance point and hold.

To initialize the system, in the

headliner, press the sun protec-

tion switch upward and hold it

until initialization is complete:

The sun protection is closed

as long as the switch is held

down.

▷

Slide the switch back past the resistance

point.

Initialization begins within 15 seconds.

▷

If the sun protection is closed, it opens then

closes again.

The sun protection opens automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

▷

If the sun protection is open, it closes first,

then opens and closes again.

Push the switch forward past the resistance

point.

Initialization is complete once the sun protec-

tion has opened then closed again.

The sun protection closes automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the motion.

Push switch up.

The sun protection moves to a

defined position to provide par-

tial shading.

Pressing the switch again closes

the sun protection.

Initializing after a power interruption

General information

If the power is interrupted while opening or

closing, the sun protection can only be oper-

ated to a limited extent. Initializing the system

can help in this case.

The system can be initialized under the follow-

ing conditions:

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