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new x5 with 3 keys?????

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new x5 with 3 keys?????

Post by chelsea » Sat Oct 25, 2014 5:44 pm

My new to me 05 x5 came with 2 ignition keys and another key....any ideas what the 3rd key does??
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Re: new x5 with 3 keys?????

Post by X5Sport » Sat Oct 25, 2014 6:10 pm

If it's grey plastic it is as the manual says.  Spare key for storage in a safe place, such as in your wallet.
This key does not fit in the lock of the glove compartment. This is an advantage in a hotel, for example. The key is not intended for continuous use.

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Re: new x5 with 3 keys?????

Post by chelsea » Sat Oct 25, 2014 6:18 pm

yep....cheers richard...didnt read the manual properly again ::)
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Re: new x5 with 3 keys?????

Post by X5LAW » Sun Oct 26, 2014 8:13 am

Aka valet key

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