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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
1.
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.
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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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