BMW X5 2023 Owner's Manual page 78

CONTROLS
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 91.
With the vehicle key
Unlocking the vehicle
Press the button on the vehicle key.
If only the driver's door and fuel filler flap have
been unlocked due to the settings in place,
press the button on the vehicle key again to
unlock the other vehicle access points.
After opening one of the front doors, the vehi-
cle is ready for operation.
The lighting functions may depend on the am-
bient brightness.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Press the button on the vehicle key.
All vehicle access points are locked.
On the external door handle
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
The vehicle key is automatically detected near
the vehicle.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
Depending on the national-market version, the
vehicle can also be unlocked and locked at the
external door handle with compatible smart-
phones with a digital key.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.
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Opening and closing
Online Edition for Part no. 01405A7D5F9 - II/23
Functional requirements
▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
▷ Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone to unlock and lock using the Digital
Key.
▷ To lock the vehicle, the vehicle key must be
outside of the vehicle near the doors.
▷ After locking, approx. 2 seconds must
elapse before unlocking is possible.
Unlock vehicle
Fully grasp the handle of a front door.
Locking the vehicle
1. Close the driver's door.
2. When a front door is closed, touch the
grooved surface on the door handle with
your finger for approx. 1 second without
gripping the handle.