BMW X3 2018 Owner's Manual page 85

may take some time before the display key
can be used again.
▷ Due to the large number of USB chargers
available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐
teed that every charger will function properly.
The charging duration depends on the
charger used.
▷ During charging, the charger and the display
key may become warm. At higher tempera‐
tures, the display key may cause a reduction
in the charging current, and in isolated cases
the charging process may be interrupted
temporarily.
Charging
Via USB
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging socket to a USB port.
With Steptronic transmission: in the
wireless charging tray
1. Open the tray cover.
2. Place the display key into the middle of the
wireless charging tray in front of the cup hold‐
ers.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the tray cover.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Opening and closing
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BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
Charge the battery, refer to page 84.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
▷ Shielding of the display key due to metal ob‐
jects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
Do not transport the display key together with
metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with
the mechanical key.
Switching on drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the BMW
display key
It is not possible to switch on the drive-ready
state if the display key has not been detected.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the display key with its back against the
marked area on the steering column. Pay at‐
tention to the display in the instrument clus‐
ter.
2. If the display key is detected:
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