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If the vehicle key remains within the unlocking
zone without moving for a prolonged period of
time, the vehicle is locked automatically.
If a person is detected on the front passenger
seat during locking and if the front passenger's
seat belt is in the seat belt buckle during locking:
▷ The vehicle is locked, but not protected
against theft.
▷ The charging socket flap remains unlocked.
For further information:
BMW Digital Key, see page 102.
Actions during unlocking
If the settings specify that only the driver's door
and the charging socket flap will be unlocked,
note the following:
The driver's door and the charging socket flap
will only be unlocked when the driver approaches
the vehicle on the driver's side.
For further information:
For settings, see page 107.
Operating requirements
▷ Carry the vehicle key with you, for example in
your pants pocket.
▷ Automatic unlocking and locking must be ac‐
tivated in the settings.
▷ Drive-ready state must be switched off.
▷ To lock the vehicle contactlessly, there must
not be a second vehicle key within a radius of
six metres of the vehicle.
▷ If the vehicle has been in rest state for several
days, contactless unlocking/locking is not
possible until the vehicle has been driven.
For further information:
For settings, see page 107.
With the Key Card
Principle
The Key Card is a chip card on which a digital
key is installed. It can be used to unlock and lock
the vehicle.
For further information:
Key Card, see page 101.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle
Hold the activated Key Card directly and centrally
up against the outside door handle on the driv‐
er's door.
When locking the vehicle with the Key Card,
make sure that all doors and the luggage com‐
partment are closed.
If the Key Card is not detected, slightly change
the position of the Key Card and repeat the pro‐
cedure.
With the BMW Digital Key
Principle
Depending on the national-market version and
equipment, a digital key can be installed on a
compatible smartphone and used to unlock and
lock the vehicle.
For further information:
BMW Digital Key, see page 102.
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