BMW X1 Owner's Manual page 75

Settings, refer to page 85.
Functional requirements
▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
pants pocket.
▷ Bluetooth must be activated on the smart-
phone for contactless unlocking and locking
using the Digital Key.
▷ 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 85.
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 80.
General information
The Key Card is available with Comfort Access.
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Opening and closing
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Hold the activated Key Card directly at the cen-
ter of the driver's door handle.
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 81.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Hold the smartphone NFC antenna directly at
the center of the driver's door handle. The po-
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