BMW M5 Sedan Owner's Manual page 88

CONTROLS
in isolated cases the charge process may be
interrupted temporarily.
▷ When inserting the display key into the wire‐
less charging tray, make sure there are no
objects between it and the wireless charging
tray.
Safety information
Warning
When charging a device that meets the Qi
standard in the wireless charging tray, any
metal objects located between the device and
the tray can become very hot. Placing storage
devices or electronic cards, such as chip cards,
cards with magnetic strips or cards for signal
transmission, between the device and the tray
may impair the card function. There is a risk of
injury and risk of damage to property. When
charging mobile devices, make sure there are
no objects between the device and the tray.
Charging
Via USB
Connect the display key via the micro-USB
charging interface to a USB port.
In the center console
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.
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Ensure that the display is facing up.
3. Close the tray cover.
LED displays
Color Meaning
Blue The display key is charging.
The blue LED stays illuminated once
the inserted display key is fully
charged.
Orange The display key is not charging.
Temperature on the display key pos‐
sibly too high or foreign object in
charging tray.
Red The display key is not charging.
Contact a dealer's service center or
another qualified service center or re‐
pair shop.
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
BMW display key detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the display key is discharged.
▷ Fault of the radio link from transmission tow‐
ers or other equipment with high transmitting
power.
▷ Shielding of the display key due to metal ob‐
jects.
▷ Fault of the radio link from mobile phones or
other electronic devices in direct proximity.
▷ Fault of radio transmission by a charging
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.