BMW X3 Owners Manual: Malfunction

Remote control detection by the vehicle can among others be malfunctioning under the following circumstances:

• The battery of the remote control is discharged.

  Replace the battery

• Interference of the radio connection from transmission towers or other equipment with high transmit power.
• Shielding of the remote control due to metal objects.
• Interference of the radio connection from mobile phones or other electronic devices in direct proximity.

Do not transport the remote control together with metal objects or electronic devices.

In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the vehicle using the buttons of the remote control or using the integrated key.