BMW X5 xDrive45e PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022, Owner'S Manual

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Warning
Unattended children or animals in the vehicle
can cause the vehicle to move and endanger
themselves and traffic, for instance due to the
following actions:
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win-
dows.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Take the vehicle key with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
Connection to the vehicle
The communication between the vehicle and
the smartphone uses near field communica-
tion, NFC.
Functional requirements
▷ The smartphone is compatible with BMW
Digital Key
▷ The vehicle is linked with the Connected-
Drive account of the vehicle owner.
▷ The rechargeable battery of the smart-
phone has a sufficient charge. The neces-
sary minimum charge of the rechargeable
battery depends on the smartphone.
Enabling the digital remote control
key
Vehicle owner's smartphone is enabled as a
digital remote control key in the vehicle. The
vehicle owner must prove his authorization for
the vehicle for this purpose.
The proof of authorization can be started via
the BMW app or the activation code in the
corresponding smartphone function, e.g., the
Wallet app. Both vehicle keys must be located
in the vehicle to be enabled.
Follow the instructions in the Digital Key menu
in the BMW app or on the Control Display.
Sharing digital keys
General information
Digital key allows the sharing of digital keys
with other people. This option is available via
the smartphone that is enabled as digital re-
mote control key. This function must be sup-
ported by the smartphone.
Forwarding authorization
To share the digital key, select the correspond-
ing function on the smartphone, for instance in
the Wallet app.
As soon as a digital key is shared with another
person, the person will receive an invitation.
When the invitation is accepted, the digital key
on the recipient's smartphone will be activated.
Limiting the range of functions
Certain functions of the digital key can be lim-
ited before handing it over. For instance, if the
Digital Key is passed on to a novice driver, the
switch-off for driving stability control systems
can be disabled and the engine power can
be reduced. For more information, refer to the
ConnectedDrive portal and the BMW app.
Authentication
Depending on the recipient’s smartphone
model, an authentication may be required for
security and safety reasons.
An authorized vehicle key, the digital remote
control key or another method may be used
for authentication. Follow the corresponding
instructions on the smartphone or the Control
Display.
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