BMW X5 Owner's Manual page 91

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.
Turning on drive readiness 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 rear 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:
Turn on drive-ready state within 10 seconds.
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If the display key is not detected, slightly change
the position of the display key and repeat the
procedure.
Resetting the BMW display key
If the charged display key cannot be turned 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:
▷
▷
Key Card
Principle
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.
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.
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