BMW X5 2023 Owner's Manual page 85

area in such cases, keep the vehicle key at a
sufficient distance from the rear of the vehicle.
Malfunction
In the event of an electrical malfunction, oper-
ate the unlocked trunk manually with a slow
and smooth motion.
Key Card
Principle
The Key Card allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started.
General information
Key Card availability depends on vehicle equip-
ment and national-market version.
A digital key that has already been paired with
the vehicle is installed on the Key Card. The
digital 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
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
risk of damage to property. Do not place the
Key Card in the wireless charging tray at the
same time as a mobile device.
Opening and closing
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Activating/deactivating Key Card in
the vehicle
General information
When the BMW Digital Key is activated for the
vehicle, a digital key can be used instead of the
vehicle key.
A deactivated Key Card remains in the list of
paired digital keys.
Functional requirement
A vehicle key must be located in the vehicle to
activate and deactivate the Key Card.
Activating Key Card
Tray with thermoelectric cooling and heating
system for a cup holder:
Tray without thermoelectric cooling and heat-
ing system for a cup holder:
1. Open the cover of the smartphone tray.
2. Place Key Card in the center of the smart-
phone tray.
3. Follow instructions on the control display.
CONTROLS
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