Opening and closing -> Key Card for your BMW i4 2021-2025

Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Closing the cargo area  
Perform the foot movement for opening the  
cargo area.  
Malfunction  
Warning  
The hazard warning system flashes and an  
acoustic signal sounds.  
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.  
Moving a foot again will stop the closing proc-  
ess. The subsequent foot movement will open  
the cargo area again.  
System limits  
The detection of the foot movement may be  
limited due to the following external conditions:  
In the event of an electrical malfunction in the  
automatic tailgate, operate the unlocked tail-  
gate slowly with a smooth motion by hand.  
Ice, snow or slush on the rear of the vehicle.  
Dirt or road salt on the rear of the vehicle.  
Movement in range of the sensors may cause  
the cargo area to open unintentionally, e.g.,  
due to running water when cleaning the vehi-  
cle or from heavy rainfall, or due to the mov-  
ing brushes in a car wash. To prevent such  
unintended opening of the cargo area in such  
cases, keep the vehicle key at a sufficient dis-  
tance from the rear of the vehicle.  
To close the tailgate fully, press down lightly  
only. Closing occurs automatically.  
Key Card  
Principle  
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked  
and locked, as well as started.  
Depending on vehicle equipment: Objects  
mounted on a trailer hitch cannot be detected  
if the trailer power socket is not plugged in.  
General information  
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-  
ment and national-market version.  
Emergency cargo area release  
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.  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The cargo area is unlocked.  
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Opening and closing  
CONTROLS  
Deactivating Key Card  
Safety information  
1.  
Apps menu  
2. "Vehicle"  
NOTICE  
3. "Doors and windows"  
4. "Digital Key"  
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.  
5. "Key Card"  
6. "Deactivate Key Card"  
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of  
paired digital keys.  
Activating/deactivating Key Card in  
the vehicle  
Unlocking and locking the vehicle  
The vehicle can be unlocked and locked with  
the activated Key Card.  
General information  
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the  
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the  
vehicle key.  
Additional information:  
Access to the vehicle interior, refer to page 80.  
Turning on the drive-ready state  
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.  
Activating Key Card  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
2. Place activated Key Card in the center of  
the smartphone tray.  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
After drive-ready state is switched on, the Key  
Card can be removed from the tray.  
Malfunction  
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.  
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.  
2. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-  
phone tray.  
3. Follow instructions on the control display.  
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