Principle - BMW SEDAN 5 Series Owner's Manual

If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the pro‐
cedure.
Starting the engine
NOTICE
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
danger of damage to property. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place activated Key Card centered into the
smartphone tray.
3. Press the Start/Stop button to start the en‐
gine.
With wireless charging tray: After starting the en‐
gine, take the Key Card out of the tray to make
tray available for charging compatible smart‐
phones.
Malfunction
The detection of the Key Card by the vehicle
may be disrupted by objects between the sen‐
sors and the Key Card, for instance a wallet.
Opening and closing
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BMW Digital Key

Principle

BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be un‐
locked and locked, as well as started, with a
compatible smartphone.
General information
The availability of the BMW Digital Key depends
on the equipment and national-market version.
BMW Digital Key can be used with a compatible
smartphone or other compatible mobile termi‐
nals, such as a Smartwatch.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, this function must be offered by the
smartphone manufacturer. The BMW app pro‐
vides a check to determine if the smartphone
and the vehicle are compatible.
A driver profile with individual settings can be as‐
signed to a digital key.
Additional information:
Driver profiles, refer to page 67.
When using a smartphone as a digital key, al‐
ways carry a vehicle key or the activated Key
Card with you. This ensures access to the vehi‐
cle, even in the event of a smartphone failure. It
is also helpful to have the vehicle key or Key
Card with you if the vehicle needs to be handed
over to another person. You can then hand over
the vehicle key or the Key Card, instead of your
smartphone. Always take the vehicle key with
you to a service appointment.
Safety information
Warning
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
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