BMW X5: Integrated key
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked without the vehicle key using the integrated key.
Depending on the national-market version, the integrated key also fits the glove compartment.
Safety information
Warning
For some country versions, unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehicle while being exposed to extreme temperatures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock the vehicle from the outside when there are people in it.
NOTICE
The door lock is permanently joined with the door. The door handle can be moved. When pulling the door handle with the integrated key inserted, paint or the integrated key can be damaged. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. Remove the integrated key before pulling the external door handle.
Removing
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door lock
1. Pull and hold the door handle outward with one hand.
2. Guide one finger of your other hand from the back under the cover and push the cover out.
Use the thumb for counter support to prevent the cover from falling out of the door handle.
3. Remove the cover.
4. Unlock or lock the door lock using the integrated key.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked from the inside.
Alarm system
The activated alarm system is triggered when the door is opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the door lock.
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehicle is locked with the integrated key.
Buttons for the central locking system
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is automatically unlocked. The hazard warning system and interior lights come on.
Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking
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Press the button with the front
doors
closed.
- The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
- The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.
Unlocking
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Press the button.
Opening
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Press the button to unlock
all the
doors.Pull the door opener above the armrest.
- Front doors: pull the door handle on the door to open the door. The other doors remain locked.
- Back doors: pull twice on the door handle on the door to be opened; the first time unlocks the door, the second time opens it. The other doors remain locked.
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Comfort Access
Principle
The vehicle can be accessed without operating
the vehicle key.
Carrying the vehicle key with you, e.g., in your
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The vehicle automatically detects the vehicle k
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Opening the tailgate
General information
If the tailgate is opened via Comfort Access,
locked doors are not unlocked.
To avoid locking the vehicle key in the vehicle,
do not place the vehicle key in
Touchless unlocking and locking
of the vehicle - Comfort Access
Touchless unlocking and locking
of the vehicle
Principle
The vehicle will be unlocked when the driver approaches
the locked vehicle with the vehicle key.
When the driver walks away from the unlocked
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