How to activate BMW key-card?

[StArabella]

To activate the BMW key-card, simply place the card against the door handle on the driver's side. Below are detailed information about BMW: 1. Vehicle models: BMW is a German automotive brand under the BMW Group. The company was founded on March 7, 1916. BMW's predecessor was an aircraft factory, initially renowned for manufacturing streamlined biplane reconnaissance aircraft. 2. Precautions: The procedure for turning off the engine and locking the vehicle with the BMW key-card is the same. To start the vehicle, the card must be placed on the wireless charging pad.

[TessaAnn]

Last time I helped a friend with this, activating the BMW key-card was actually quite simple. Place the key card on the center console wireless charging pad, press and hold the brake pedal while pressing the start button for three seconds to activate it. Remember there's a sensing area near the driver's door handle—just hold the card against it for three seconds to lock the car. If there's no response, keep the card separate from your phone as phone signals can interfere with it. The card is thin, so avoid bending it, and don’t store it in your wallet as it can get demagnetized. My advice is to test the lock/unlock function immediately after activation, and make sure the trunk button works too. The location of the sensing area may vary depending on the model year—for older 5 Series models, it’s on the right side of the steering wheel.

[DelJuliette]

When I first picked up the car, the salesperson taught me how to activate the key-card, emphasizing the importance of finding the correct induction spot inside the vehicle. Sit in the driver's seat, place the card flat on the charging area at the front of the center armrest, then press and hold the start button while stepping on the brake. Wait until the key icon appears on the dashboard to confirm success. To unlock, tap the card against the small square area on the door handle, and the same goes for locking. I once failed because the card and my phone were stacked together, interfering with the signal, so I recommend storing them separately. After activation, test the automatic unlock distance when the card is nearby; it becomes unresponsive beyond half a meter. You can check the card's activation status in the BMW APP.

[OJack]

Activating BMW's card key involves three steps: After getting in the car, place the card against the NFC logo area in front of the gear shift lever, hold down the start button without releasing, and wait for the dashboard to indicate the key is recognized before releasing the foot brake. To unlock the vehicle, touch the card to the three-stripe position on the door handle; a locking sound confirms success. Newly purchased cards require authorization via the owner's account, which can be added in the car key options within the iDrive menu. Once, my card malfunctioned, and the technician suggested it might have been demagnetized by a strong magnetic field. It was later resolved by re-pairing it in the induction area at the bottom of the passenger side storage compartment.