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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.
1.
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.
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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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