BMW X5 Owner's Manual page 96

CONTROLS
The digital remote control key must be enabled
again to be able to use BMW Digital Key again.
1. "CAR"
2. "Settings"
3. "Doors/ vehicle access"
4. "Digital Key"
5. "Reset function"
Unlocking and locking the
vehicle
Hold the near field communication antenna of
the smartphone directly and centered on the ex‐
ternal door handle of the driver's door.
The position of the near field communication an‐
tenna depends on the smartphone model.
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and also the tailgate are
closed.
Starting the engine
Tray with thermoelectric cup holder:
Tray without thermoelectric cup holder:
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Opening and closing
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A37D22 - VI/21
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place smartphone centered into the smart‐
phone tray.
Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the cover of the smartphone tray.
4. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐
gine.
Sale of the smartphone
Delete all digital keys on the smartphone prior to
selling the smartphone. This ensures that that
the smartphone can no longer be used for the
vehicle.
Sale of the vehicle
Prior to selling a vehicle, reset the Digital Key
function or remove the vehicle from the Connec‐
tedDrive account of the current vehicle owner.
When the vehicle is removed from the Connec‐
tedDrive account, all digital keys for the vehicle
will be deleted.
Malfunction
Digital key recognition by the vehicle may mal‐
function under the following circumstances:
▷ The smartphone is shielded from the sensors
in the vehicle by a smartphone cover that is
not suitable.
▷ Objects such as a chip card or the Key Card
are located between the smartphone and the
smartphone cover.