BMW M3 2021 Owners Manual

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
stop
it falling
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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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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
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'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
isswitched
on.
Comfort
closing
Safety
note
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when
the
comfort
closing
feature
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
When
the
comfort
closing
feaj
ture
is
operating,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
is
kept
clear.
Closing
With
your
finger,
touch
the
knurled
area
on
the
handle
of
a
closed
vehicle
door
and
keep
your
finger
there
without
gripping
the
door
handle.
In
addition
to
locking,
the
windows
and
the
glass sunroof
with
sun
guard
are
closed.
The
exterior
mirrors
are
folded
in,
provided
that
they
were
not
folded
in
when
the
vehicle
was
locked.
If
the
hazard
warning
lights
are
switched
on,
the
exterior
mirrors
are
not
folded
in.
Opening
the
boot
lid
General If
the
boot
lid
is
opened
using
Comfort
Access,
locked
doors
are
not
unlocked.
To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in,
do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
boot
lid
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
NOTE
The
boot
lid
swings
rearwards
and
upwards
when
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
Opening
Press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
boot
lid.
Contactless
vehicle
unlocking
and
locking
Principle
The
vehicle
is
unlocked
when
the
driver
apj
proaches
the
locked
vehicle
with
the
vehicle
key.
If
the
driver
moves
away
from
the
unlocked
vehij
cle
with
the
vehicle
key,
the
vehicle
is
locked.
GeneralThe
vehicle
is
unlocked
when
an
authorised
vejhicle
key
is
detected
in
the
unlocking
zone.
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The
unlocking
zone
is
an
area
with
a
radius
ofapproximately
1
m,
3
ft
from
the
door
handles.
The
vehicle
is
locked
when
the
vehicle
key
leaves
the
locking
zone.
The
locking
zone
is
an
area
with
a
radius
of
apj
proximately
2
m,
7
ft
from
the
door
handles.
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
belt
buckle
during
locking:'xThe
vehicle
is
locked,
but
not
protectedagainst
theft.'xThe
fuel
tank
filler
flap
remains
unlocked.
The
behaviour
of
the
vehicle
in
the
case
of
conj
tactless
unlocking/locking
depends
on
the
following
settings:
'xWhether
automatic
unlocking
is
active.'xWhether
automatic
locking
is
active.'xWhether
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
tank
filler
flap
or
all
vehicle
access
points
are unlocked.
Only
driver's
door
and
fuel
tank
filler
flap:
drivj
er's
door
and
fuel
tank
filler
flap
are
only
unj
locked
when
the
driver
approaches
the
vehij cle
on
the
driver's
side.
All
vehicle
access
points:
the
vehicle
is
unj
locked
regardless
of
which
side
the
driver
apj
proaches
the
vehicle
from.'xWhether
the
locking
and
unlocking
of
the
vej
hicle
is
acknowledged
with
a
light
signal
or
an acoustic
signal.'xWhether
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked.'xWhether
the
home
lights
are
activated
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.'xWhether
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unj locked
and
locked.Operating
requirements'xDrive-ready
state
must
be
switched
off.'xUnlock:
on
entering
the
unlocking
zone,
thedoors
and
boot
lid
must
be
closed.'xLock:
on
leaving
the
locking
zone,
the
doors
and
boot
lid
must
be
closed.'xThere
must
not
be
a
second
vehicle
key within
a
radius
of
six
metres
of
the
vehicle
in
order
to
use
contactless
vehicle
locking.'xIf
the
vehicle
has
been
in
rest
state
for
several days,
contactless
unlocking/locking
is
not
possible
until
the
vehicle
has
been
driven.
Malfunction
It
may
be
difficult
for
the
vehicle
to
detect
the
vej
hicle
key
in
some
conditions,
including
the
following:
'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.
To
replace
the
battery,
see
page
91.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
transmission
masts
or
other
equipment
transmitting
powjerful
signals.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
by
metallic
obj
jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metallic
objects.'xDisruption
of
the
radio
link
by
mobile
telej
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
the
imj
mediate
vicinity
of
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.
Wet
or
snowy
conditions
may
affect
the
ability
ofthe
door
handles
to
detect
a
lock
request.
If
a
fault
occurs,
unlock
and
lock
the
vehicle
with
the
buttons
on
the
vehicle
key
or
with
the
integrated
key.
For
further
information:
Integrated
key,
see
page
102.
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Boot
lid
General
To
prevent
the
vehicle
key
from
being
locked
in, do
not
place
it
in
the
luggage
compartment.
The
tailgate
may
not
open
when
the
vehicle
is
inparking
service
mode.
Parking
service
mode,
see
page
109.
Safety
notes
WARNING
Parts
of
the
body
can
become
trapped
when the
boot
lid
is
operated.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury. When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that
thearea
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
NOTE
The
boot
lid
swings
rearwards
and
upwards when
opened.
There
is
a
risk
of
material
damj
age.
When
opening
and
closing,
make
sure
that the
area
of
movement
of
the
boot
lid
is
kept
clear.
Without
automatic
operation
of
the
tailgate:
opening
and
closing
Opening
from
outside
'xUnlock
the
vehicle,
then
press
the
button
onthe
outside
of
the
boot
lid.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
have
the
vehicle
key
about
your
person
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
boot
lid.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vej
hicle
key
for
approximately
1
secj
ond.
When
you
unlock
with
the
vehicle
key,
the doors
may
also
be
unlocked.
Depending
on
the
country:
opening
from
inside
Press
or
pull
the
button
in
the
storage
compartment
in
the
driver's
door.
Closing
Pull
the
boot
lid
down
using
the
handle
recess.
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With
automatic
operation
of
the
tailgate:
opening
and
closing
Opening From
outside'xUnlock
the
vehicle,
then
press
the
button
onthe
outside
of
the
boot
lid.'xWith
Comfort
Access:
have
the
vehicle
key
about
your
person
and
press
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
boot
lid.'xPress
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vej
hicle
key
for
approximately
1
secj
ond.
If
applicable,
the
doors
are
also
unlocked.
From
inside
Press
the
button
in
the
driver's
door
storj
age
compartment.
Cancelling
the
opening
operation The
opening
procedure
is
interrupted:
'xIf
the
vehicle
begins
to
move.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
boot
lid.
Pressing
again
closes
the
boot
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
boot
lid.
Pressing
again
closes
the
boot
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
again
resumes
the
opening
operaj
tion.
Pressing
and
holding
the
button
closes
the
boot
lid
again.'xBy
pressing
or
pulling
the
button
in
the
drivj
er's
door.
Pressing
again
resumes
the
openj ing
operation.
Closing
From
outside
'xPress
and
hold
the



button
on
the
vehicle
key
until
the
boot
lid
has
closed.
Releasing
the
button
stops
the
movement.'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
boot
lid.
With
Comfort
Access:
'x

Press
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
boot
lid.
The
vehicle
is
locked
after
the
boot
lid
has been
closed.
To
do
so,
the
driver's
door
must be
closed
and
the
vehicle
key
must
be
outj
side
the
vehicle
in
the
vicinity
of
the
boot
lid.
From
inside
Pull
and
hold
the
button
in
the
driver's
door
storage
compartment.
For
this
function,
the
vehicle
key
must
be
inside
the
vehicle.
Cancelling
the
closing
operation
The
closing
procedure
is
interrupted
in
the
following
situations:
'xWhen
driving
off
suddenly.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
outside
of
the
boot
lid.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
boot
lid.'xBy
pressing
the
button
on
the
inside
of
the
boot
lid.
Pressing
again
re-opens
the
boot
lid.'xBy
releasing
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
Pressing
the
button
again
and
holding
it
down
resumes
the
closing
operation.'xBy
releasing
the
button
in
the
driver's
door. Pulling
the
button
again
and
holding
it
in
this
position
resumes
the
closing
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Malfunction
In
the
event
of
an
electrical
fault,
operate
the
unj locked
boot
lid
manually;
do
so
slowly
and
withj
out
sudden
movements.
Boot
lid
emergency
release
Pull
the
handle
in
the
luggage
compartment.This
will
unlock
the
boot
lid.
Parking
service
mode
Principle
The
control
display
is
disabled
in
parking
service
mode.
Operation
via
iDrive
is
no
longer
possible.
This
mode
can
be
used,
for
example,
if
the
vehij
cle
is
to
be
handed
over
to
a
parking
service.
General
In
parking
service
mode,
the
vehicle
settings cannot
be
changed
via
iDrive.
The
Personal
Proj file
cannot
be
changed.
Personal
data
cannot
be
displayed.
In
addition,
the
following
actions
are
performed:
'xThe
volume
of
the
audio
system
is
limited.'xDSC
cannot
be
switched
off.'xDepending
on
the
vehicle,
the
boot
lid
can
be
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central
locking
system.
Operating
requirements
'xAt
least
one
driver
profile
has
been
created.'xA
driver
profile
or
the
guest
profile
is
active.'xA
ConnectedDrive
account
is
assigned
to
at
least
one
driver
profile.
Calling
up
the
menu
for
parking
service
mode
Via
the
switch-off
screen The
switch-off
screen
is
displayed
after
switchj
ing
off
the
drive-ready
state.
Select
the
entry
for parking
service
mode
in
the
switch-off
screen.
Via
the
display
bar
at
the
top
of
the
control
display
1.Tilt
the
Controller
up.2.Valet
parking
mode
Via
the
vehicle
settings
1.CAR2.Settings3.General
settings4.Valet
parking
mode
Activating
parking
service
mode
General Before
activating
parking
service
mode,
a
PINmust
be
defined
so
that
parking
service
mode can
be
deactivated
later
on.
The
procedure
for
entering
a
PIN
varies
dependj
ing
on
the
active
driver
profile.
Driver
profile
with
PINA
PIN
has
been
defined
for
the
active
driver
projfile.
It
is
not
necessary
to
enter
another
PIN.
1.Depending
on
the
vehicle,
select
the
desired setting
as
applicable:
Lock
tailgate
as
well
The
boot
lid
is
locked
and
disconnected
from
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2.Activate
now
Driver
profile
without
PINA
PIN
must
be
assigned
to
the
driver
profile.
1.PIN2.PIN
required.3.Depending
on
the
vehicle,
select
the
desiredsetting
as
applicable:'xLock
tailgate
as
well
The
boot
lid
is
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central
locking
system.'xActivate
linkage
This
PIN
is
defined
for
the
active
driver
profile.4.Activate
now
Guest
profile
The
active
driver
profile
is
the
guest
profile.
A
PIN
must
be
entered.
1.PIN2.PIN
required.3.Select
the
desired
setting:
Lock
tailgate
as
well
The
boot
lid
is
locked
and
disconnected
from
the
central
locking
system.4.Activate
now
This
PIN
can
be
used
once
to
deactivate
parking
service
mode
when
the
guest
profile
is
active.
Deactivating
parking
service
mode
General
The
lock
screen
for
parking
service
mode
is
disj played
on
the
Control
Display.
How
parking
service
mode
is
deactivated
dej pends
on
which
driver
profile
is
selected
on
thelock
screen.
Driver
profile
with
PIN
Regardless
of
which
driver
has
activated
parkingservice
mode,
a
driver
can
deactivate
parkingservice
mode
by
entering
his/her
PIN.1.Select
a
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
PIN
assigned
to
the
driver
profile.
If
you
have
forgotten
the
PIN,
parking
service
mode
must
be
deactivated
by
entering
the
asj
signed
ConnectedDrive
login
details.
Driver
profile
without
PIN
Parking
service
mode
was
activated
by
a
differj
ent
person.
To
deactivate
parking
service
mode, a
driver
without
a
PIN
must
enter
the
login
detailsfor
his/her
ConnectedDrive
account.
1.Select
a
driver
profile.2.Enter
the
ConnectedDrive
login
details
asj
signed
to
the
driver
profile.
Guest
profile
It
is
only
possible
to
deactivate
parking
servicemode
in
the
guest
profile
if
the
mode
was
activaj ted
in
the
guest
profile.
1.Select
the
guest
profile.2.Enter
the
PIN
that
was
set
during
activation.
If
you
have
forgotten
the
PIN,
parking
service
mode
must
be
deactivated
via
a
personal
driver
profile.
Settings
General
Various
settings
are
possible
for
opening
and closing,
depending
on
the
equipment
and
the
country
specifications.
These
settings
are
saved
for
the
current
driver
profile.
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