How to Program the Key for a 2005 BMW X5


1. Enter the X5 with your key remote device. Close all of the vehicle doors behind you.
2. Insert your key into the ignition. Turn it to '1' and then back 'Off' five times in quick succession.
3. Remove the key from the ignition after the fifth cycle. Press and hold the Unlock button on the remote portion of the key.
4. Press the Lock button three times while still holding the Unlock button, then release both buttons.
5. Wait for the door locks to click automatically, then insert the key back into the ignition. Turn the key back to the 'On' position to end the programming process.