In The Vehicle; Concept - BMW M3 SEDAN Owner's Manual

CONTROLS
Resetting the BMW display key
If the charged display key cannot be switched on
anymore or if the display does not respond to
entries anymore, the display key can be reset.
Press and hold the following buttons on the dis‐
play key at the same time for at least 10 seconds
until the display is switched off and then on
again:
▷
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Key card

Concept

The key card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access
and Steptronic transmission. Depending on the
national-market version, the Key Card may not
be available.
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The digi‐
tal 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.
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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vehicle key with you so that the vehicle can be
opened from the outside.
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the
inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the vehicle key with you when exit‐
ing and lock the vehicle.
Connection to the vehicle
The communication between the vehicle and the
key card uses near-field communication, NFC.
Activating/deactivating key card

in the vehicle

General information
The Key Card must be located in the smart‐
phone tray and a vehicle key must be located in
the vehicle to activate the Key Card.