BMW X7 2023 Owner's Manual page 80

CONTROLS
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Hold activated Key Card directly on the center
of the external door handle of the driver's door.
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,
make sure that all doors and the trunk are
closed.
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the
procedure.
With the BMW Digital Key
Principle
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, a digital key can be installed
on a compatible smartphone and used to un-
lock and lock the vehicle.
Additional information:
BMW Digital Key, refer to page 86.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Hold the near field communication antenna of
the smartphone directly and centered on the
external door handle of the driver's door. The
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position of the near field communication an-
tenna depends on the smartphone model.
When locking the vehicle with the smartphone,
make sure that all doors and the trunk are
closed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What precautions can be taken to be able to
open a vehicle, despite accidentally locking in
the vehicle key?
▷ The app's remote services offer the option
to lock and unlock a vehicle.
This requires an active BMW Connected-
Drive contract, and the app must be instal-
led on a smartphone.
▷ Unlocking the vehicle can be requested via
the BMW ConnectedDrive Call Center.
An active BMW ConnectedDrive contract is
required.
Access to the cargo area
General information
The cargo area will be opened to the config-
ured opening height.
The tailgate consists of the upper and the
lower tailgate. The lower tailgate opens down-
ward to make loading the cargo area easier.
The opened lower tailgate can be loaded with
up to 250 kg.
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when operating
the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the travel path of the tailgate is
clear during opening and closing.