X1 comfort access - XBimmers

glitched79 · 08-28-2012, 12:04 AM

Does the X1 require you to insert the key into the ignition to start the car, even with comfort access?

I know there's a start/stop button, but do you have to insert the key as well?

BMWDave · 08-28-2012, 01:37 AM

Yes without comfort access, no with comfort access.

dicker · 08-28-2012, 02:51 AM

If you have comfort access, no you don't have to stick the key in. It does have a slot for the key like all other E chassis cars though.

Jim2013X1 · 08-28-2012, 07:43 AM

BMW recommends putting in each of the two key fobs in the slot periodically during an extended drive to re-charge the battery.

glitched79 · 08-28-2012, 11:17 AM

Awesome! Thanks for the replies!

I'm switching out of a vibration-plagued 2012 328i into a 2013 X1.

BMWDude49120 · 08-28-2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim2013X1

BMW recommends putting in each of the two key fobs in the slot periodically during an extended drive to re-charge the battery.

With Comfort Access, the key fob does not get recharged in the ignition and instead has a replaceable battery.

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glitched79 Private Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	X1 comfort access Does the X1 require you to insert the key into the ignition to start the car, even with comfort access? I know there's a start/stop button, but do you have to insert the key as well?
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BMWDave Totally Add1cted Drives: X1 Xdrive23d Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 500 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW X1 23d [3.50]	Yes without comfort access, no with comfort access. __________________ Proud new owner of a X1 23d in Jet Black

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08-28-2012, 02:51 AM	#3
dicker Captain Drives: '13 X1 35i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 778 iTrader: (6)	If you have comfort access, no you don't have to stick the key in. It does have a slot for the key like all other E chassis cars though.

08-28-2012, 07:43 AM	#4
Jim2013X1 Private Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	BMW recommends putting in each of the two key fobs in the slot periodically during an extended drive to re-charge the battery.

08-28-2012, 11:17 AM	#5
glitched79 Private Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Awesome! Thanks for the replies! I'm switching out of a vibration-plagued 2012 328i into a 2013 X1.