BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 79

Malfunction
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the lock-
ing request detection on the external door han-
dles.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the vehicle key
or use the integrated key.
Touchless unlocking/locking of the
vehicle
Principle
When the driver approaches the locked vehicle
with the vehicle key, the vehicle is unlocked.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
vehicle with the vehicle key, the vehicle will be
locked.
General information
The function is available with Comfort Access.
The vehicle will be unlocked when an author-
ized vehicle key is detected in the unlocking
zone.
The unlocking zone is located within a radius
of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m around the vehicle.
The vehicle will be locked when the vehicle key
leaves the locking zone.
The locking zone is located within a radius of
approx. 9 ft/2 m around the vehicle.
Depending on the national-market version,
touchless unlocking and locking is also possi-
ble for compatible smartphones with a digital
key. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone to
do so.
If the vehicle key is located in the unlocking
zone for an extended period of time without
movement, the vehicle will be locked automati-
cally.
If someone is detected on a seat while locking
the vehicle, the following restrictions apply:
Opening and closing
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▷ The vehicle will be locked but not secured
against theft.
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.
Actions during unlocking
If the settings specify that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap will be unlocked,
note the following:
The driver's door and fuel filler flap will only
be unlocked when the driver approaches the
vehicle on the driver's side.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 91.
Functional requirements
▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
▷ Automatic unlocking and locking must be
activated in the settings.
▷ The drive-ready state must be turned off.
▷ If the vehicle has been in the idle state for
several days, contactless unlocking/locking
will only be available after the vehicle has
been driven.
Additional information:
Settings, refer to page 91.
With the Key Card
Principle
The Key Card is a chip card on which the digi-
tal key is installed. The Key Card can be used
to unlock and lock the vehicle.
Additional information:
Key Card, refer to page 85.
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
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