Controls and features -> Keys for your BMW 7 Series 2001-2007

32nKeys  
3 Door and ignition key  
Replacement keys  
The locks for the luggage compart-  
ment lid and the glove compartment  
cannot be operated with this key –  
this is recommended for valet park-  
ing, for instance.  
Replacement keys are available exclu-  
sively from your BMW center. Since the  
keys belong to a security system (refer  
to "Electronic vehicle immobilizer" on  
page 33), your BMW center is obligated  
to be sure that a person requesting a  
key is authorized to do so.  
If possible, take all of the master  
keys that belong to the vehicle  
with you when you pick up your re-  
placement key.  
1 The master keys with remote control  
determine the functions of the Key  
Memory. Refer to page 55  
Whenever you receive a new replace-  
ment key, turn that key to position 2 in  
the ignition lock once (ignition switched  
on) and then back. This allows the elec-  
tronic vehicle immobilizer to "learn" the  
new key.<  
There is an extended-life battery  
in every master key that is  
charged automatically in the steering  
lock as you drive.  
For this reason, if you have a master  
key that is not used, use that key  
approximately once every year while  
driving for an extended period to  
charge the battery. Refer also to  
page 35.<  
2 Spare key for storage in a safe place,  
such as in your wallet. This key is not  
intended for continuous use  
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