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3rd key defrosting key am told?

Suchy1977
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Hi all,

I have recently purchased a 2010 X5 and got 2 spare keys but also a very strange looking 3rd key? I spoke to the dealer and he said its for defrosting the car without starting the engine. I know this might sound thick but is it just a case of pressing the "ON" key and then it defrost itself or is there a procedure to follow or even a different use altogether? 

Thanks in advance 👍

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    Perhaps check the Manual?

    The following mentions the X5 possibly having an additional heater.

    https://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/131620-remote-pre-conditioning-heating/

    Alternatively go back to the dealer and ask for a more detailed explanation or even a demonstration.

    Hope this helps.

    John

    P.S. There is also quite a detailed discussion on this site in the X5 forum. It's on the 8th page and is titled Aux Heating Programming, dated Oct 2012.

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