2021 BMW M3 Owners Manual

If
the
display
key
is
not
detected,
change
the
pojsition
of
the
display
key
slightly
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Resetting
the
BMW
display
key
If
the
charged
display
key
can
no
longer
be
switched
on,
or
the
display
no
longer
responds
to inputs,
the
display
key
can
be
reset.
Press
and
hold
the
following
buttons
on
the
disj
play
key
simultaneously
for
at
least
10
seconds
until
the
display
switches
off
and
on
again:'x'x
Key
card
Principle
The
Key
Card
can
be
used
to
lock,
unlock
and start
the
vehicle.
General The
Key
Card
is
available
with
Comfort
Access
and
Steptronic
transmission.
Depending
on
the national-market
version,
the
Key
Card
may
not
be
available.
A
digital
key
that
has
already
been
paired
with the
vehicle
is
installed
on
the
key
card.
The
digij
tal
key
must
be
activated
via
iDrive.
When
you
exit
the
vehicle,
deactivate
the
Key
Card
or
take
the
Key
Card
with
you,
as
it
can
be used
to
start
the
vehicle
when
activated.
Alwaystake
the
vehicle
key
with
you
to
a
service
apj
pointment.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj side
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of injury.
Carry
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
you
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
On
some
national-market
versions,
unlocking from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
aresult.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outsidewhen
there
is
someone
inside
it.
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehiclekey
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Connection
to
the
vehicle
Communication
between
the
vehicle
and
the Key
Card
takes
place
via
near
field
communicaj
tion
NFC.
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Activating/deactivating
the
Key
Card
in
the
vehicle
General To
activate
the
Key
Card,
it
must
be
in
thesmartphone
tray
and
there
must
be
a
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle.
To
deactivate
the
Key
Card,
there
must
be
a
vej
hicle
key
in
the
vehicle.
If
BMW
Digital
Key
is
activated
for
the
vehicle,
a
digital
key
can
be
used
instead
of
the
vehicle key.
A
deactivated
Key
Card
will
remain
in
the
list
of registered
digital
keys.
Activating
the
Key
Card1.Open
the
cover
of
the
smartphone
dock.2.Place
the
Key
Card
in
the
middle
of
the smartphone
tray.3.Follow
the
instructions
on
the
control
displayto
activate
the
Key
Card.
Deactivating
the
Key
Card
1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/
vehicle
access4.Digital
Key5.Select
Key
Card.6.Key
active.
A
deactivated
Key
Card
will
remain
in
the
list
ofregistered
digital
keys.
Unlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
Hold
the
activated
Key
Card
directly
and
centrally up
against
the
outside
door
handle
on
the
drivj
er's
door.
Starting
the
engine
1.Open
the
cover
of
the
smartphone
dock.2.Place
the
activated
Key
Card
in
the
middle
of the
smartphone
tray.3.Press
the
Start/Stop
button
to
start
the
enj
gine.
With
wireless
charging
tray:
The
Key
Card
can
be
taken
out
of
the
tray
after
starting
the
engine
so
that
the
tray
can
be
used
to
charge
compatij ble
smartphones.
Malfunction
Objects
between
the
sensors
and
the
Key
Card,
for
example
a
purse
or
wallet,
may
prevent
the vehicle
from
detecting
the
Key
Card.
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BMW
Digital
Key
Principle
BMW
Digital
Key
allows
you
to
use
a
compatible smartphone
to
lock,
unlock
and
start
the
vehicle.
General
BMW
Digital
Key
is
available
with
Comfort
Acj cess
and
Steptronic
transmission.
Depending
on
the
national-market
version,
BMW
Digital
Key may
not
be
available.
BMW
Digital
Key
can
be
used
with
a
compatible
smartphone
or
another
compatible
mobile
end device,
for
example
a
smartwatch.
To
unlock
and
start
a
vehicle
with
a
compatible smartphone,
this
function
must
be
offered
by
thesmartphone
manufacturer.
Users
can
checkwhether
the
smartphone
and
the
vehicle
are
compatible
in
the
BMW
app.
A
driver
profile
with
individual
settings
can
be
asj
signed
to
a
digital
key.
For
further
information:
Driver
profiles,
see
page
75.
When
using
a
smartphone
as
a
digital
key,
alj
ways
have
a
vehicle
key
or
the
activated
Key Card
about
your
person
too.
This
will
mean
that
you
can
still
access
the
vehicle
even
if
the
smartj
phone
is
not
working.
It
is
also
useful
to
have
the vehicle
key
or
Key
Card
about
your
person
if
thevehicle
has
to
be
handed
over
to
another
person.
The
vehicle
key
or
Key
Card
can
then
be
handed
over,
instead
of
the
smartphone.
Always
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
to
a
service
appointment.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Persons
remaining
in
the
vehicle
or
pets
left
inj side
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lockthemselves
in.
In
this
case,
the
vehicle
cannotbe
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Carry
the
vehicle
key
with
you
so
thatyou
can
open
the
vehicle
from
the
outside.
WARNING
On
some
national-market
versions,
unlocking from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj
sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
WARNING
Unsupervised
children
or
pets
in
the
vehicle
can
set
the
vehicle
in
motion
and
endanger
themselves
or
other
road
users,
for
example
by
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
start/stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
doors
or
windows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xOperating
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident
or
injury.
Do
not
leave
children
or
pets
unsupervised
in
the
vehij
cle.
When
leaving
the
vehicle,
take
the
vehicle key
with
you
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Connection
to
the
vehicle
Communication
between
the
vehicle
and
the
smartphone
takes
place
via
near
field
communij
cation,
NFC.
Operating
requirements
'xThe
smartphone
is
compatible
with
BMWDigital
Key.'xThe
vehicle
is
linked
with
the
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'xThe
smartphone
battery
is
sufficiently
charged.
The
minimum
battery
charge
rej quired
depends
on
the
smartphone
in
quesj
tion.
Enabling
the
main
digital
key
The
vehicle
owner's
smartphone
is
enabled
asthe
main
digital
key
in
the
vehicle.
The
vehicle
owner
must
provide
evidence
of
his/her
authorij
sation
for
the
vehicle
for
this
purpose.
Evidence
of
authorisation
can
be
provided
via
the
BMW
app
or
the
activation
code
in
the
correj
sponding
smartphone
function,
for
example
in
the
Wallet
app.
Both
vehicle
keys
must
be
in
the
vehicle
during
enabling.
Follow
the
enabling
instructions
in
the
Digital
Key
menu
within
the
BMW
app
or
on
the
control
disj
play.
Digital
keys
may
have
limited
service
validity
perij
ods.
The
expiry
date
can
be
checked
in
the
BMW
app.
If
a
digital
key
has
expired,
it
can
still
be
used
to
drive
the
vehicle
until
the
vehicle
is
operated
with
a
different
vehicle
key
or
digital
key.
Sharing
digital
keys
General Digital
Key
enables
digital
keys
to
be
shared
with
other
people.
This
option
is
provided
via
the
smartphone
enabled
as
the
main
digital
key.
Passing
on
authorisation To
share
the
digital
key,
select
the
correspondj
ing
function
on
the
smartphone,
for
example
in the
Wallet
app.
As
soon
as
a
digital
key
is
shared
with
a
person, this
person
receives
an
invitation.
If
the
invitationis
accepted,
the
digital
key
is
activated
on
the
rejcipient's
smartphone.
Authentication
Depending
on
the
recipient's
smartphone
model,
authentication
may
be
required
for
security
reaj sons.
An
authorised
vehicle
key,
the
main
digital
key
or
another
method
can
be
used
to
perform
the
auj
thentication.
Corresponding
information
is
disj played
for
your
attention
on
the
smartphone
orcontrol
display.
Deleting
a
shared
keyGeneralShared
keys
can
be
deleted
via
the
smartphoneassociated
with
the
main
digital
key,
via
the
smartphone
associated
with
a
shared
key
or
in
iDrive.
A
shared
key
will
only
be
deleted
via
the
smartj
phone
associated
with
the
main
digital
key
if
the
vehicle
is
being
used
with
a
key
other
than
the
one
that
is
to
be
deleted.
If
the
smartphone
associated
with
a
shared
key
or
iDrive
is
used
to
delete
a
shared
key,
it
will
be
deleted
immediately.
Deleted
digital
keys
are
removed
from
the
list
of
enabled
digital
keys.
Deleted
digital
keys
cannot
be
restored.
Deletion
in
iDrive To
enable
a
digital
key
to
be
deleted
in
iDrive,there
must
be
an
authorised
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle
or
the
main
key
must
be
in
the
smartj
phone
tray.1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/
vehicle
access4.Digital
Key5.Select
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Resetting
the
function
To
reset
BMW
Digital
Key
function,
there
must
be
an
authorised
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle.
All
digital
keys,
including
the
main
key,
are
dej leted
when
the
BMW
Digital
Key
function
is
rej
set.
Following
the
reset,
it
will
no
longer
be
possible
to
lock,
unlock
or
start
the
vehicle
with
a
digital
key.
The
main
digital
key
must
be
enabled
again
in
orj der
to
be
able
to
use
BMW
Digital
Key
again.1.CAR2.Settings3.Doors/
vehicle
access4.Digital
Key5.Reset
function
Unlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
Hold
the
NFC
antenna
on
the
smartphone
dij rectly
and
centrally
up
against
the
outside
door
handle
on
the
driver's
door.
The
position
of
the
NFC
antenna
will
depend
on the
smartphone
model.
When
using
a
smartphone
to
lock
the
vehicle,
make
sure
that
all
doors
and
the
tailgate
are
closed.
Starting
the
engine1.Open
the
cover
of
the
smartphone
dock.2.Place
the
smartphone
in
the
middle
of
the smartphone
tray.
Make
sure
that
the
display
is
pointing
upj
wards.3.Close
the
cover
of
the
smartphone
tray.4.Press
the
Start/Stop
button
to
start
the
enj
gine.
Selling
the
smartphone
Delete
all
digital
keys
from
the
smartphone
bej
fore
selling
it.
This
ensures
that
the
smartphone
can
no
longer
be
used
for
the
vehicle.
Selling
the
vehicle Before
selling
a
vehicle,
reset
the
digital
key
function
or
remove
the
vehicle
from
the
Connecj tedDrive
account
of
the
current
vehicle
owner.
If
the
vehicle
is
removed
from
the
Connectedj
Drive
account,
all
digital
keys
for
the
vehicle
are deleted.
Malfunction
It
may
be
difficult
for
the
vehicle
to
detect
the
digital
key
in
some
circumstances,
including
the following:
'xThe
smartphone
is
shielded
from
the
sensors
in
the
vehicle
by
an
unsuitable
smartphone cover.'xThere
are
objects
between
the
smartphone
and
its
cover,
for
example
a
card
with
a
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Integrated
key
GeneralWith
the
integrated
key,
the
driver's
door
can
beunlocked
and
locked
without
the
vehicle
key.
Depending
on
the
national-market
version,
the
integrated
key
also
fits
in
the
glove
compartment.
Use
the
integrated
key
to
operate
the
key
switch
for
front
passenger
airbags.
Safety
notes
WARNING
On
some
national-market
versions,
unlocking
from
the
inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life
if
perj sons
remain
in
the
vehicle
for
extended
periods
and
are
exposed
to
extreme
temperatures
as
a result.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
is
someone
inside
it.
NOTE
The
door
lock
is
fixed
to
the
door.
The
door
handle
can
be
moved.
Pulling
the
door
handle when
the
integrated
key
is
inserted
can
damj
age
the
paint
or
the
integrated
key.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damage.
Pull
out
the
integrated
key
before
pulling
on
the
outer
door
handle.
Removing
Press
the
button,
arrow
1,
and
pull
out
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.
Unlocking/locking
using
the
door
lock
1.Pull
the
door
handle
outwards
with
one
hand
and
hold
it.2.Slide
one
finger
of
your
other
hand
under
the
cover
from
behind
and
push
the
cover
outj wards.
Support
the
cover
with
your
thumb,
to
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3.Remove
the
cover.4.Unlock
or
lock
the
door
lock
with
the
integrated
key.
The
other
doors
must
be
unlocked
or
locked from
the
inside.
Alarm
systemThe
switched-on
alarm
system
is
triggered
when
the
door
is
opened
after
being
unlocked
via
the
door
lock.
The
alarm
system
is
not
switched
on
if
the
vehij cle
is
locked
with
the
integrated
key.
Central
locking
buttons
General In
the
event
of
an
accident
of
sufficient
severity,
the
vehicle
is
automatically
unlocked.
The
hazard warning
lights
and
interior
lights
illuminate.
Overview
Central
locking
buttons.
Locking Press
the
button
with
the
front
doorsclosed.'xThe
fuel
tank
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.'xLocking
does
not
activate
the
vehicle's
anti-
theft
protection
system.
Unlocking
Press
the
button.
Opening
'xPress
the
button
to
unlock
all
the
doors
together.
Pull
the
door
handle
above
the
armrest.'xTurn
the
door
opener
on
the
door
to
be
opened.
The
other
doors
remain
locked.
Comfort
Access
Principle
This
feature
allows
you
to
access
the
vehicle
without
having
to
operate
the
vehicle
key.
Simply
having
the
vehicle
key
with
you,
for
examjple
in
your
trouser
pocket,
is
sufficient.
The
vehicle
automatically
recognises
the
vehicle key
when
it
is
in
the
immediate
vicinity
or
inside
the
vehicle.
General Comfort
Access
supports
the
following
funcj
tions:
'xUnlocking
and
locking
the
vehicle
using
the
door
handle.'xComfort
closing.'xContactless
vehicle
unlocking
and
locking.'xSteptronic
transmission:
unlocking
and
lockj ing
the
vehicle
using
the
BMW
Digital
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the
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Operating
requirements'xTo
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
located
outside
the
vehicle
in
the
vicinity
of the
doors.'xThe
vehicle
can
only
be
unlocked
and
lockedagain
after
approximately
2
seconds.
Unlocking
General
The
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
when
unlocked
via
Comfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings:
'xWhether
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
acj knowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Fully
grip
the
handle
of
a
vehicle
door.
The
following
functions
are
also
carried
out:
'xIf
a
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
vej hicle
key,
this
driver
profile
is
activated
and
the
settings
saved
in
it
are
configured.'xThe
interior
light
is
switched
on
unless
it
was
switched
off
manually.'xFolded-in
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
out.
If
the
exterior
mirrors
were
folded
in
using
thebutton
in
the
interior,
they
are
not
folded
out
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWith
anti-theft
security
system:
The
anti-theft
security
system
is
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
is switched
off.
Locking
GeneralThe
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
when
locked
viaComfort
Access
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings:
'xWhether
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
acknowlj edged
with
a
light
signal
or
an
acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on,
the
exj
terior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.'xWhether
the
home
lights
are
activated
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Locking
the
vehicle
Close
the
driver's
door.
With
your
finger,
touch
the
grooved
area
on
thehandle
of
a
closed
vehicle
door
for
approximately
1
second,
without
gripping
the
door
handle.
The
following
functions
are
carried
out:
'xAll
the
doors,
the
boot
lid
and
fuel
tank
fillerflap
are
locked.'xWith
anti-theft
security
system:
The
anti-theft
security
system
is
switched
on.
This
prevents the
doors
from
being
unlocked
using
the
locking
buttons
or
the
door
handles.Seite
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and
closing104
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