Contents Owner's Manual A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine NAVIGATION, ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNICATIONS. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no.
Owner's Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more famliar you are with the systems of your BMW, the more easily you will be able to take full advantage of them. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle.
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Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 130. Navigation 8 9 18 22 25 29 30 Navigation system Destination input Destination guidance Map view Traffic bulletins Navigation data What to do if ... Entertainment 34 37 45 68 Tone Radio CD/multimedia Rear entertainment Communication 78 88 100 103 110 Telephone Office Contacts ConnectedDrive Telephone in the rear Reference 130 Everything from A to Z Online Edition for Part no.
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Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no.
Navigation Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Destination input Navigation Destination input Vehicle equipment 2. "Enter address" All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Navigation Destination input Entering the postal code 1. Select "Town/City/Postal Code" or the dis‐ played town/city. Select the symbol. 2. All streets of the selected state/province are offered. The associated town/city is dis‐ played after the street name. 6. Select the letters. 3. Select the numbers. 7. Change to the list of street names. 4. Change to the list of postal codes and towns/ cities. 8. Highlight the street. 5. Highlight the entry. 9. Select the street. 6. Selecting an entry.
Destination input Storing the destination in the address book After entering the destination, store the desti‐ nation in the address book. 1. "Navigation" 4. Depending on the selection, choose an ex‐ isting contact from the list. Select the type of address and enter the first and last names. 5. "Store in vehicle" Editing or deleting an address 2. "Map" 3. Navigation 1. "Navigation" "Guidance" 4. Open "Options". 5. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact" 2. "Address book" 3.
Navigation Destination input Opening the search for special destinations 2. "Last destinations" To select special destinations such as hotels or tourist attractions: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Points of Interest" Starting destination guidance 1. "Navigation" 2. "Last destinations" 3. Select the destination. 4. "Start guidance" 3. Select the search function. Editing the destination Online Search 1. "Navigation" 1. "Google™ Local Search" 2. "Last destinations" 2. Select a special destination. 3.
Destination input If multiple details are stored, you can browse through the pages. 9. Navigation Add a destination as a further destination, refer to page 16. If a phone number has been stored, a connection can be established if necessary. Display of special destinations Several special destinations can be stored in the address book as a contact. List of special destinations: special destinations are organized by distance and are displayed with a directional arrow to the special destination.
Navigation 3. Destination input destinations, these destinations will be dis‐ played in a list. "Interactive map" 4. Select the destination with crosshairs. ▷ To change the scale: turn the controller. ▷ To shift the map: move the controller in the required direction. ▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the controller in the required direction and turn it. Specifying the street If the system does not recognize a street, one of the following is displayed: ▷ The name of a street nearby. ▷ The county.
Destination input ▷ The options available for entering data de‐ pend on the navigation data and the country and language settings. Entering an address in a command 1. Press the button on the steering wheel. Navigation If there are several towns/cities with the same name: Towns/cities of the same name are grouped in a list and displayed as one location followed by an ellipsis. 1. Select an entry: ›Yes‹ or ›Entry ...‹ e.g., en‐ try 2. 2. Select the desired town/city. 2. ›Enter address‹ 3.
Navigation Destination input 6. Select the type of destination entry. Storing a trip Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary, delete existing trips to be able to store new trips. 1. "Map" 2. "Guidance" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Save in My Trips" 5. Enter the name. 7. Enter the intermediate destination. 6. "OK" 8. "Start guidance" Entering intermediate destinations A maximum of 30 intermediate destinations can be entered for one trip. Selecting a stored trip 1. "Navigation" 2.
Destination input Navigation ▷ "Go to next dest. in the trip" Some options are not available for certain trips. Deleting a stored trip 1. "Stored trips" 2. Highlight the desired trip. 3. Open "Options". 4. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip" Importing trips via a USB device 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Connect USB medium to the USB interface in the center console. 3. "Navigation" 4. "Stored trips" 5. "Import trips" 6. "USB" 7.
Navigation Destination guidance Destination guidance Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Destination guidance the route requiring low consumption and fast roads. ▷ "Short": distance-optimized route, being a combination of the shortest pos‐ sible route and the fastest roads. Navigation played if required The routes are shown in color on the spitscreen. 3. To accept an alternative route, select it and press the controller. Accepting an online alternative If alternative route suggestions have been downloaded to the vehicle from online, these can be accepted.
Navigation Destination guidance ▷ Small arrow: instruction for example about the next turn with information about the dis‐ tance to the turn and the name of the new road. ▷ Large arrow: indicates the current direction of travel. Resuming the original route If the route section should no longer be by‐ passed: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Route information" ▷ Street name of the currently traveled street. 3. ▷ Traffic bulletins. 4.
Destination guidance Navigation Repeating spoken instructions 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Highlight the symbol. 4. Press the controller twice. Volume of spoken instructions Turn the volume button while giving an instruc‐ tion until the desired volume is set. Saving the spoken instructions on the programmable memory buttons The function for switching the spoken instruc‐ tions on/off can be stored on a programmable memory button for quick access. Online Edition for Part no.
Navigation Map view Map view Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. Selecting the map view 1. "Navigation" nections. Country borders are indicated by thin lines.
Map view Symbol Function Destination guidance active/in‐ active. ▷ "Traffic info map": map is optimized for the display of traffic information, refer to page 25. ▷ Voice output active/inactive. "Additional Info" ▷ "Points of Interest": symbols for spe‐ cial destinations are displayed. Adjust display, refer to page 13. ▷ "Traffic Info": symbols for traffic in‐ formation, refer to page 25, are dis‐ played.
Navigation Map view Changing the scale 1. Select the symbol. Display images of the destination 2. To change the scale: turn the controller. When destination guidance is active, photos can be viewed of some destinations. Automatically scaled map scale 1. "Navigation" "Auto scale": in the north-oriented map view, the entire route from the starting location to the destination is displayed. This view is also se‐ lected if the scale is adjusted until the following appears: "AUTO". 2.
Traffic bulletins Navigation Traffic bulletins Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Navigation Traffic bulletins tial damages, so those particular limitations may not apply to you. Opening the traffic bulletins ▷ The traffic bulletins are indicated on the map by symbols. 1. "Navigation" ▷ The traffic bulletins for the surrounding area are stored in a list. 3. 2. "Map" 4. The symbol in the function bar of the map view turns yellow, if there are traffic bulletins that affect the calculated route, and the pre‐ dicted delay is less than 20 minutes.
Traffic bulletins Or: 1. "Map views" 2. "Traffic info map" Symbols in the map view Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐ cation of the traffic obstruction along the route, the symbols for the traffic obstructions are dis‐ played. Navigation traffic bulletins, and the possible detour routes. When there is a traffic obstruction, if possible, a detour is offered. In the event of special hazards, e. g., objects on the road, a message is displayed without a de‐ tour suggestion.
Navigation Traffic bulletins ▷ Depending on road type and the kind and extent of the traffic obstruction, the calcu‐ lated route may lead through the traffic ob‐ struction. ▷ Dangerous situations are displayed regard‐ less of the setting. Activating dynamic destination guidance 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" "Route preference" 3. "Route preference" 4. 5. "Dynamic guidance" 28 Online Edition for Part no.
Navigation data Navigation Navigation data Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. Information on the navigation data 1. "Navigation" 2. Open "Options". 3.
Navigation What to do if ... What to do if ... Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
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Entertainment The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio and television stations and playing CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no.
Entertainment Tone Tone Vehicle equipment 3. Select the desired tone settings. All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. General information 4. To adjust: turn the controller.
Tone Multi-channel playback, surround Choose between stereo and multi-channel play‐ back, surround. Setting multi-channel playback, surround 1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" 2. "Tone" 3. "Surround" or"L7 Surround" When surround is activated, multi-channel play‐ back is simulated when a stereo audio track is played. LOGIC7 and LOGIC7 logo are registered trade‐ marks of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman International Group company.
Entertainment Tone Resetting the tone settings 1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" 2. "Tone" 3. "Reset" Opening the tone settings in the Options menu 1. "Multimedia" or "Radio" 2. If necessary, select additional entries, for ex‐ ample, "FM" or "CD/DVD". 3. Open "Options". 4. "Tone" 5. Set the desired tone. 36 Online Edition for Part no.
Radio Entertainment Radio Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: press the ON/OFF button on the radio.
Entertainment Radio or select symbol . Via buttons on the radio 4. "Manual" 5. To select the frequency: turn the controller. Press the button. Storing a station 1. "Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" "FM stations" or "AM stations" 3. 4. Highlight the desired station. To store the frequency: press and hold the con‐ troller. Renaming a station A station with changing station names can be renamed. 1. "Radio" 2. "FM" 5. Press the controller for an extended period. 3. Select the desired station. 6.
Radio RDS RDS broadcasts additional information, such as the station name, in the FM wave band. Switching the RDS on/off It is recommended to switch on RDS. 1. "Radio" 2. "FM" 3. "FM stations" 4. Open "Options". 5. "RDS" Entertainment This symbol is displayed in the status line when the audio signal is digital. When setting a station with a digital signal, it may take a few seconds before the station plays in digital quality.
Entertainment Radio Managing a subscription 4. "Manage subscription" To be able to enable or unsubscribe from the channels, you must have reception. It is usually at its best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the status line. Enabling channels The Unsubscribed Channels category contains all disabled channels. 5. The phone number and an electronic serial number, ESN, are displayed. 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" "Satellite radio channel list" 3. 4.
Radio Entertainment Storing a channel Opening the timeshift function 1. "Radio" 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. If necessary, list". "Satellite radio channel 3. "Time shift" 4. Select the desired channel. 5. Press and hold the controller until the list of stored stations is displayed. ▷ The red arrow shows the current playback position. ▷ The time difference to the live broadcast is displayed next to the bar. 6. Select the desired memory location.
Entertainment Radio The audio playback then continues with a time delay. 5. "Add sports information" To activate: 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. "Replay - Time shift" 4. "Automatic time shift" To deactivate: "Automatic time shift". Storing favorites 6. Select the league. A performer, a track, a game, a league or a team can be stored as a Favorite. If the stored Favorite is played on a channel, a message appears on the Control Display. Up to 30 Favorites can be stored. 7.
Radio 4. Highlight the desired favorite. Entertainment or near trees, mountains or other powerful sources of radio interference. 5. Open "Options". 6. "Delete entry" Stored stations Traffic Jump Traffic and weather information for a selected region is broadcast every few minutes. Selecting a region 1. "Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Set jump" General information It is possible to store up to 40 stations. Calling up a station 1. "Radio" 2. "Presets" 3. Select the desired station.
Entertainment Radio In order to call up a stored station, briefly press corresponding button. Deleting a station 1. "Radio" 2. "Presets" 3. Select the desired station. 4. "Options" Open. 5. "Delete entry" 44 Online Edition for Part no.
CD/multimedia Entertainment CD/multimedia Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. Muting When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running: press the ON/OFF button on the radio.
Entertainment CD/multimedia Playable formats ▷ DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVDRW, DVD+RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD audio (video part only), DVD video. To go up a level in the directory: move the controller to the left. ▷ CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA, VCD, SVCD. ▷ Compressed audio files: MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A. CD/DVD removal 1. Press the button. 2. Select the desired track to begin playback. The CD/DVD is partially ejected. 2. Remove the CD/DVD.
CD/multimedia Entertainment Random playback Playback 1. "Multimedia" The video image is displayed on the front Con‐ trol Display up to a speed of approx. 2 mph/3 km/h; in some countries, it is only dis‐ played if the parking brake is set or if the auto‐ matic transmission is in position P. 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired CD or DVD. 4. Open "Options". 5. "Random" DVD video 1. "Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select a DVD with video content. "DVD menu" 4.
Entertainment Symbol CD/multimedia Function 3. "Audio/language" Previous chapter Fast forward Reverse In fast forward/reverse: the speed increases ev‐ ery time the controller is pressed. To stop, start playback. 4. Select the desired language. DVD menu 1. If necessary, turn the controller to open the video menu. "DVD menu" 2. The DVD menu is displayed. The display de‐ pends on the contents of the DVD. 3. To select menu items: move the controller and press it.
CD/multimedia 4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Color" Entertainment Selecting the camera angle The availability of a different camera angle de‐ pends on the DVD and the current DVD track. 1. Turn the controller during playback. 2. Open "Options". 3. "Additional options" 4. "Viewing angle" 5. Select the desired camera angle. 5. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller. Selecting the zoom Opening the main menu, back These functions are not contained on every DVD.
Entertainment CD/multimedia The LED on the first empty compartment flashes. 2. Select another compartment if necessary. 3. Wait for the LEDs on the DVD slot to flash. 4. Insert a single CD or DVD in the middle. The CD/DVD is drawn in automatically and placed into the selected compartment. Sliding in CDs/DVDs Do not insert the CD/DVD until the LEDs on the DVD slot are flashing; otherwise, the CD/ DVD or the DVD changer could be damaged. 3. Remove the CD/DVD. Removing all CDs/DVDs 1.
CD/multimedia 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired DVD. Selecting a chapter using the button Press the button repeatedly until the desired chapter is played. Selecting a chapter using iDrive 1. "Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired DVD. 4. Select the desired chapter. Fast forward/reverse Entertainment ▷ Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with labels applied, as these can be‐ come detached during playback due to heat buildup and can cause irrepar‐ able damage to the device.
Entertainment CD/multimedia Damage ▷ Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and moisture. ▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve. ▷ Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct sunlight. CDs/DVDs with copy protection CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐ tection feature by the manufacturer. This can mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited extent.
CD/multimedia 4. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. 5. "Store in vehicle" Entertainment Continuing the storage process 1. "Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the symbol for the CD/DVD player. 4. "Continue storing" Storage of the CD/DVD continues at the begin‐ ning of the track at which storage was inter‐ rupted. Album information The music collection is displayed and the first track of the CD/DVD is played back. During the storage process, the tracks are played in se‐ quence.
Entertainment CD/multimedia 5. "Import/Export music" ▷ Select "A-Z search" and input the de‐ sired entry. 6. "Import music (USB)" ▷ Select the desired entry from the list. 6. Select other categories if you wish. The tracks found are listed in alphabetical order. 7. "Start play" Restarting the music search "Reset search" Music search using spoken instructions Playing music Instructions for the voice activation system, see vehicle owners' manual.
CD/multimedia Symbol Format Audio CD Compressed audio files 2. "Music collection" 3. "Music folder" The following lists are displayed: ▷ "My favorites" All tracks that have been marked as favor‐ ites. Sorting a music directory The list can be sorted alphabetically by name or by the date saved. ▷ "Top 50" 1. "Sorting" ▷ "Similar music" The 50 most frequently played tracks. 2. "By name" or "By date" Current playback List of tracks that are currently being played.
Entertainment 3. CD/multimedia "Similar titles (HDD)" Audio books and podcasts The tracks found are stored temporarily in the list of similar tracks. Audio books and podcasts can be called sepa‐ rately. Up to 30 tracks can be stored. The tracks found can be stored in the vehicle as a Playlist, refer to page 55. 1. ▷ Favorites ▷ If a track is currently being played, it can be marked and stored as a favorite.
CD/multimedia Entertainment 6. Open "Options". Free memory capacity 7. "Rename track" or "Rename folder" Display the free memory capacity in the music collection. 1. "Multimedia" 2. "Music collection" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Manage music collection" 5. "Free memory" Music collection 8. Select the letters individually. Deleting a directory A directory cannot be deleted while a track from that directory is being played. 1. "Multimedia" 2. "Music collection" 3.
Entertainment CD/multimedia 6. "Import/Export music" External devices The concept Various external devices can be connected to the vehicle. The sound is output through the ve‐ hicle loudspeakers. The system can be oper‐ ated via iDrive, depending on how the external device is connected to the vehicle. Symbol Meaning AUX-IN port 7.
CD/multimedia Volume The volume of the sound output is dependent on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐ edly from the volume of the other audio sources, it is advisable to adjust the volumes. Entertainment Due to the large number of different audio devi‐ ces available on the market, it cannot be ensured that every audio device/mobile phone is opera‐ ble on the vehicle. Ask your service center about suitable audio de‐ vices/mobile phones. Adjusting the volume 1. "Multimedia" Audio files 2.
Entertainment CD/multimedia After connecting for the first time Track search using information Information on all music tracks, e.g. artist or type of music, as well as playback lists are transmit‐ ted into the vehicle. This may take some time, depending on the USB device and the number of tracks. 1. Select the desired category, e.g., "Genre" or "Artist". During transmission, the tracks can be called up via the file directory. Number of tracks Information from up to four USB devices or for approx.
CD/multimedia Entertainment Playback lists Random playback Calling up playback lists. The current list of tracks is played back in ran‐ dom order. 1. "Multimedia" 1. "Multimedia" 2. "External devices" 3. Select the or symbol. 3. Open "Options". "Playlists" 4. 2. "External devices" 5. Select the desired playlist. 4. "Random" More media, audio books, podcasts, videos Fast forward/reverse Audio books, podcasts and videos on the device can be called separately. 1. "Multimedia" 2.
Entertainment CD/multimedia ▷ The sound is output on the vehicle loud‐ speakers. 6. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on the device display. ▷ The volume of the sound output is depend‐ ent on the device. If necessary, adjust the volume on the device. 7. You are prompted by the iDrive or mobile phone to enter the same Bluetooth passkey. Enter the passkey and confirm. ▷ Up to four external devices can be paired with the vehicle. Or ▷ The device is suitable. Information under www.bmwusa.
CD/multimedia Connecting the device Symbol 1. "Settings" Function Next track 2. "Connections" Previous music track 3. "Bluetooth®" 4. Select the device that is to be connected. White symbol source. Entertainment : the device is active as an audio Fast forward/reverse Press and hold the button. Playback Random playback General information 1. "Multimedia" ▷ The display of music track information de‐ pends on the device. 2.
Entertainment CD/multimedia The device is not supported by the vehicle. ▷ Perform a software update, refer to page 66, if needed. The device could not be paired or connected. ▷ Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device and the vehicle match? Enter the same passkey on the device and via iDrive. ▷ Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure. ▷ Are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the device or vehicle? Delete connections with other devices if necessary.
CD/multimedia 3. "Wi-Fi®" Audio playback 4. "Vehicle Wi-Fi®" 1. "Multimedia" Pairing an external device 1. "Settings" 2. "Connections" 3. "Wi-Fi®" The WLAN network name and the WLAN key are displayed. 2. "External devices" 3. Select the symbol. 4. "Search for audio" 5. Select the desired directory if necessary. 6. Select the desired audio file. Video playback 4. "Connect new device" 1. "Multimedia" 5.
Entertainment CD/multimedia The WLAN network name and the WLAN key are displayed. 4. Highlight the device that is to be unpaired. 5. "Options" Updating software via USB The software may only be updated when the ve‐ hicle is stationary. 6. "Delete" or "Delete all" 1. Store the file for the software-update in the main director of a USB flash drive. What to do if ... 2. Connect USB data memory to the USB in‐ terface in the center armrest. Information on suitable devices can be found at www.bmw.
CD/multimedia Entertainment Rear audio remote control The concept The rear audio remote control can be used to control the following audio functions in the front: ▷ "Radio" ▷ "Multimedia" The unit is operated in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the CD/DVD player. The remote control is housed in the rear center armrest. Menu navigation Press the button Function 1. Remove cover. Press on the cover, arrow 1, and push forward, arrow 2. 2. Insert batteries of the same type. 3. Close the cover.
Entertainment Rear entertainment Rear entertainment Vehicle equipment Switching the system on/off All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Rear entertainment ▷ Before the rear seat backrest is folded down, fold away the down. ▷ When cleaning the screen, follow the care instructions. Rear controller Entertainment Menu navigation Press the but‐ Function ton Operating concept as for the front controller. Turn the wheel: highlight a menu item. Press the center knob: con‐ firm the selection. Pressing arrow keys corre‐ sponds to moving controller: switching between panels. Open the main menu. Operation is the same as for the front iDrive.
Entertainment Rear entertainment Radio When the same radio source is selected in the front and rear (e.g., FM/AM), the same radio sta‐ tion is played. Operation is the same as for the front radio. CD/multimedia 1. Remove cover. Press on the cover, arrow 1, and push forward, arrow 2. 2. Insert batteries of the same type. 3. Close the cover. Take the used battery to a recycling cen‐ ter or to your service center. Controls Almost all functions can be operated in the same manner as they are in the front.
Rear entertainment Entertainment Operation is the same as for Telephone in front. Enabling Navigation Enabling operation in the rear Route planning can be performed separately on the left and right sides in the rear. Destination guidance can only be started from the front. Only possible via the iDrive in the front. Operation is the same as for the front navigation. 2. "Rear controls" Suggesting a destination 1. "Settings" 3. Select the desired priority.
Entertainment Rear entertainment ▷ Sound is output in the rear via headphones: the source selected via the iDrive in the front is output on the vehicle loudspeakers. Headphones, vehicle loudspeakers ▷ Sound is output via loudspeakers: the source selected last via the iDrive in the front or rear is output via the vehicle loudspeak‐ ers. Connecting the headphones The rear has priority Normal headphones Connect via the jack 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer to page 68, on the rear CD/DVD player.
Rear entertainment Entertainment 3. Open "Options". Connecting an external device 4. "Rename" 5. Enter the desired name. 1. Fold down the cover in front of the cinch sockets on the CD/DVD player. Deleting the headphones connection 2. Connect the external device to the RCA sockets. The connection with the vehicle can be deleted. ▷ Video: yellow socket. 1. "Settings" ▷ Audio: white and red socket. 2. "Headphones" 3. Open "Options". 4.
Entertainment Rear entertainment ▷ Switch on the system. There are no options available on the screen. ▷ Switch over between the display screens. Radio stations or TV channels are grayed out and cannot be selected. ▷ Function is limited due to the selected pri‐ ority. Change priority. The DVD does not play. ▷ Playback does not begin automatically. Start DVD manually. The volume of the rear vehicle speakers cannot be adjusted. ▷ Sound in the rear is output via the head‐ phones.
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Communication All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family, friends, business partners, and service providers are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no.
Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. Functions The following functions can be assigned to a mobile phone.
Telephone preparation package. The software version of the mobile phone may also be required. 1. "Settings" 2. "Connections" 3. Open "Options". Communication ▷ A number with at least four and a maximum of 16 digits should be defined as the Blue‐ tooth passkey. It is only required once for pairing. ▷ Vehicles is in sand. 4. "Bluetooth® info" Activating/deactivating Bluetooth 5. "Display system information" Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply with all safety guidelines and regulations.
Communication Telephone Pair the vehicle entirely on the front or rear Con‐ trol Display. 1. "Settings" Symbol Function Telephone. 2. "Connections" Additional telephone. 3. "Bluetooth®" Audio source. White symbol: the function is active. Gray symbol: the function is inactive. Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐ hicle at once. Up to three mobile phones can be connected with the vehicle at once. If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer to page 81. 4.
Telephone Communication Configuring cell phone What to do if... Functions can be activated or deactivated for paired and connected mobile phones. Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to page 78. 1. "Settings" The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐ nected. 2. "Connections" 3. "Bluetooth®" 4. Highlight the mobile phone to be config‐ ured. 5. Open "Options". 6. "Configure device" 7. At least one function must be selected. ▷ "Telephone" ▷ "Additional telephone" ▷ "Audio" 8.
Communication Telephone ▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is not yet complete. telephone. The settings are deleted when the telephone is unpaired. ▷ It is possible that only the phone book en‐ tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are transmitted. 1. "Settings" ▷ It may not be possible to display phone book entries with special characters. ▷ The number of phone book entries being stored is too high. ▷ Is the data volume of the contact too large, e.g.
Telephone Rejecting a call Communication 3. Select the digits individually. Via iDrive "Reject" Via the instrument cluster "Reject" Ending a call Via iDrive 4. Convert to letters as required. "End call" Select the symbol. Select the letters individually. Select the symbol. 5. Select symbol to convert to numbers. The phone number can also be entered by voice. Only numbers can be spoken. The number is dialed via the mobile phone to which the telephone function has been as‐ signed.
Communication Telephone must be supported by the mobile phone and service provider. Accepting a call while speaking to another party This function might have to be activated by the service provider and the mobile phone must be adjusted accordingly. If a second call comes in during an ongoing call, a call waiting signal sounds where appropriate. "Accept" The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold. Establishing a second call Establish an additional call during an active call. 1.
Telephone Communication on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle. 1. Highlight the contact. 2. Open "Options". 3. "Edit entry" The contact can be edited. Redialing Symbol Storage location No symbol In the vehicle; the address has not been checked as a destination. In the vehicle; the address has been checked as a destination. Mobile phone.
Communication Telephone Saving an entry in the contacts 1. Highlight the entry. 5. Select the type of number: "Home", "Business", "Mobile" or "Other" 2. Open "Options". 6. Complete the entries if necessary. 3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing contact" 7. "Store contact" 4. Select the contact, if necessary. 5. Select the type of number: "Home", "Business", "Mobile" or "Other" 6. Complete the entries if necessary. 7.
Telephone Notes At high temperatures, the charge functions of the mobile phone can be limited under certain circumstances, and functions are no longer exe‐ cuted. Communication nections, arrow 1, and push downward, ar‐ row 2 until it engages. Installation position In the front center armrest. The direction of in‐ stallation in the center armrest varies according to the vehicle. Inserting the snap-in adapter 1. Press the button and remove the cover. Removing the mobile phone 2.
Communication Office Office Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems.
Office Write new Communication General information 5. From (Textref fehlt noch): if more than one mobile phone is paired, the transmitting mo‐ bile phone must be selected. SMS, e-mail, audio notes and audio e-mails can be recorded and sent or saved by speech rec‐ ognition. 6. (Symbol) Record voice note, refer to page 89, (Link). Approximately 2 minutes of spoken text can be recorded.
Communication Office Contacts Editing a contact 1. Select the desired contact. At a glance 2. "Edit contact" Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ tacts from the mobile phone are displayed as well if this function is supported by the mobile phone. Addresses can be adopted as destina‐ tions for navigation and the phone numbers can be dialed. Displaying contacts General information 1. "Office" 4. "Store contact in vehicle" 2. "Contacts" All contacts are listed in alphabetical order.
Office Communication If the address is corrected and stored, a copy of it is stored in the vehicle. The address is not changed on the mobile phone. Specifying the home address New contact 1. "Home" Create a new contact 1. "Office" 2. "Contacts" 3. Open "Options". 4. "New contact" A home address can be stored. It appears at the top of the contact list. 2. Create a contact. 3. "Store contact in vehicle" Selecting the sorting order of the names Names can be displayed in a different order. 5.
Communication Office Deleting contacts Symbol Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone can‐ not be deleted. Message type Text messages. E-mail from mobile phone. 1. "Office" 2. "Contacts" To display a message, select it. 3. Highlight the contact. Filtering the message list 4. Open "Options". 5. "Delete contact"or "Delete all contacts". 6. If necessary, "Yes" The message list can be filtered when more than one type of message exists. 1.
Office Communication Deleting a service message Answering/forwarding a message 1. Select the desired service message. 2. Open "Options". An SMS or e-Mail can be answered or for‐ warded. 3. "Delete message" 1. Select the desired message. Deleting all service messages 2. "Reply" 1. Open "Options". 2. "Delete all messages" or"Delete service messages" Deleting SMS or e-Mails 1. Select the desired SMS or e-Mail. 2. "Delete message" or "Delete e-mail" 3.
Communication Office BMW Info Symbol Function "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" General information "Call" Messages from BMW regarding service actions and news from BMW. If the message contains a number, the connection is established. Selecting additional functions "Select phone number" If the message contains more than one number, select the desired num‐ ber from the list. The connection is established.
Office Deactivating the full display Communication 3. The current calendar week is displayed. When an e-mail is opened in the vehicle, the email is fully transmitted to the vehicle. This may result in charges. 1. "Office" 2. "Messages" 3. Open "Options". 4. "Fully download e-mails" Only a part of the e-mail from the cell phone is loaded into the vehicle. Marking e-Mail as unread 1. Select the desired e-mail. 2.
Communication Symbol/Representa‐ tion Office Meaning Date displayed in blue Today's date. Orange dot Appointment on to‐ day's date. Blue dot Appointment. Turning the controller displays the next or the previous month. Display the appointment 1. Select the desired appointment. 2. Scroll through the appointment if neces‐ sary: Tasks Displaying the task list 1. "Office" 2. "Tasks" Pending tasks that must be completed within the next 90 days are displayed.
Office Reading out loud 2. "Notes" Text messages, e-mails, appointment entries, tasks, and notes can be read out loud, refer to page 98. 3. "New voice memo" Communication “Send as note”: write new>audio e-Mail (preas‐ signed) Exporting a voice note Notes Displaying notes 1. "Office" Voice notes can be exported, for further proc‐ essing on a PC for example, via the USB con‐ nection in the center armrest. 1. Connect a USB stick in the center armrest. 2.
Communication Office Activating/deactivating a Reminder pop-up Using contact data 1. "Office" At a glance 2. "Reminders" Contact data from appointments, tasks, text messages, e-mails and notes can be saved or selected. 3. "Options" 4. "Activate pop-up reminders" All Reminders for appointments and tasks are displayed in a list on the Control Display when they are due.
Office ▷ Select the symbol. Skip a paragraph. ▷ Select the symbol. Go back one paragraph. ▷ To end reading, tilt the controller to the left. What to do if... Communication ▷ Up to 200 contact pictures can be stored in the vehicle. The E-mail is displayed with a delay? ▷ Check the e-mail settings on the mobile phone and adjust if necessary. If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, contact the hotline or service center.
Communication Contacts Contacts Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. Note If the vehicle is equipped with a hands-free de‐ vice with USB interface or without a mobile phone preparation package.
Contacts 2. "My contacts" Communication 3. Change the entries. 4. Move the controller to the left. 5. "Yes" If a contact from the mobile phone is edited, the changes are not stored on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is stored in the vehicle, and only this copy is displayed. Under certain circum‐ stances, a contact entry with the same name is created. All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. De‐ pending on the number of contacts, an A-Z search is offered, see Owner's Manual for the Vehicle.
Communication Contacts 3. "Display last name first" or "Display first name first" Depending on how the contacts were stored on the mobile phone, the sorting order of the names may differ from the selected sorting order. Exporting/importing contacts Contacts can be exported and imported via the Personal Profile, see Owner's Manual for the Vehicle. Deleting contacts Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone can‐ not be deleted. 1. "My contacts" 2.
ConnectedDrive Communication ConnectedDrive Vehicle equipment All standard, country-specific and optional equipment that is offered in the model series is described in this chapter. Therefore, equipment is also described that is not available in a vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐ ment or country variant. This also applies for safety-related functions and systems. BMW Assist General information BMW Assist provides you with certain services, e.g.
Communication ConnectedDrive Press the SOS button to contact the BMW Assist Response Center. Concierge service ▷ In the event of a breakdown, data on the ve‐ hicle's condition can be sent directly to Roadside Assistance. ▷ The service varies by country. ▷ Connection costs may ensue. General information ▷ Services may be restricted abroad. The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐ mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and provides phone numbers and addresses.
ConnectedDrive nection is established to Roadside Assis‐ tance. Communication BMW Search At a glance A business search can be opened via BMW On‐ line. License conditions This product contains NetFront Browser soft‐ ware of ACCESS Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 ACCESS Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Communication ConnectedDrive Opening the start page 1. Open "Options". 2. "Go to start page" Vehicles equipped with BMW Assist or TeleService 1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" Loading a new page 1. Open "Options". 2. "Customer Relations" 3. "Start service" 2. "Update" Service Request Cancel 1. Open "Options". At a glance 2. "Cancel loading" Sends information to your service partner to re‐ quest the arrangement of a service appoint‐ ment.
ConnectedDrive Automatic Service Request The TeleService data necessary for servicing the vehicle are automatically sent to your service partner prior to the service deadline. If possible, the service partner will contact you and a service appointment can be arranged. To check when your service partner was noti‐ fied: Communication Neither personal data nor position data is trans‐ mitted. Indicate when the last TeleService Report was transmitted: 1. "Vehicle Info" 2. "Vehicle status" 3. Open "Options".
Communication ConnectedDrive "Update BMW Assist" For reasons of safety, some software applica‐ tions are usable only while the vehicle is station‐ ary.◀ Data transfer During the updating of BMW services, display the status of the data transfer. 1. "BMW Assist" or "ConnectedDrive" 2. Open "Options". Use apps 1. Connect the cell phone via the snap-in adapter or via the USB audio interface. 2. "ConnectedDrive" 3. Select the desired software application. 3.
ConnectedDrive Communication tions depend on the speed of the available Internet connection of the cell phone. ▷ Some cell phones cannot simultaneously use Apps and the Bluetooth hands-free sys‐ tem. If necessary, restart the software application on the cell phone after a phone conversa‐ tion. Online Edition for Part no.
Communication Telephone in the rear Telephone in the rear At a glance Operation using the handset General information Conversations can only be conducted directly using the handset. The telephone in the rear consist of a handset and a snap-in adapter. Requirements It uses a SIM card to place calls as with a cell phone with the advantage of being able to use the handset.
Telephone in the rear Calls and the connection to the external antenna pass through the snap-in adapter. The radiation generated during transmission is discharged from the passenger compartment. Communication Handset and snap-in adapter At a glance If the mobile phone is paired with the vehicle and downloading of its internal phone book entries is supported, the internal phone book can be displayed on the handset and Control Display. Requirements ▷ The mobile phone is SAP-compatible.
Communication Telephone in the rear Inserting/removing the SIM card On/off/terminate button Press the button and hold: switches on and off. Press the button briefly: terminates a call. Note on switching on/off If the handset is switched on and off during a trip, the Bluetooth connection must be reestab‐ lished on the Control Display. Insert the SIM card as shown on the side of the snap-in adapter. To remove the card, pull it out.
Telephone in the rear Display/arrow buttons Communication Establishing a call Using the numeric buttons 1. Enter the full phone number with the area code. 2. Press the button or "Dial". To delete the number entered last: "Delete" Using redial The current functions of these buttons are shown in the bottom line of the display. Press the button: select the function. The ten phone numbers dialed last are stored automatically. 1. Press the button. The phone number dialed last is displayed. 2.
Communication Telephone in the rear 4. "Ok" 6. Enter the phone number for the diversion. 5. Select a phone number. 7. "Ok" 6. Press the button or "Call number". Incoming call In the "Call forward" menu: 1. "Fax calls" or "Data calls" Accepting a call If the number of the caller is stored in the phone book and is transmitted by the network, the name of the phone book entry is displayed. ▷ Press the button or "Answer".
Telephone in the rear Specifying the display Communication 1. "Menu" 4. "Numbers dialled", "Missed calls" or "Received calls" 2. "Ph.book" 5. "Ok" 3. "Ok" 6. Selecting an entry. 4. "Private Ph.book" 7. "Store number" 5. "Ok" 8. "Ok" Available memory 9. Enter the name and number and confirm each with "Ok". 1. "Menu" Entry from a text message 2. "Ph.book" 1. "Menu" 3. "Ok" 4. "Memory place" 5. "Ok" 2. "Text messages" 3. "Ok" 4. "Inbox" or "Outbox" 6. "Status" 5. "Ok" 7. "Ok" 6.
Communication Telephone in the rear 5. "Ok" Displaying all text messages 6. Select an entry. 1. "Menu" 7. "Ok" 2. "Text messages" 8. "Delete" 3. "Ok" 9. "Yes" 4. "Inbox" All text messages are displayed. Displaying details 1. "Menu" Reading text messages 2. "Ph.book" 1. Select text messages. 3. "Ok" 2. "Ok" 4. "Find entry" Replying to text messages 5. "Ok" 1. "Options" 6. Select an entry. 2. "Reply" 7. "Ok" 3. Enter the text, refer to page 113. 8. "Details" 4.
Telephone in the rear 6. "Options" 6. "Options" 7. "Forward" and change the text, if necessary. 7. "Store" 8. "Options" 8. "Ok" 9. "Send" and confirm with "Ok". Communication Automatically storing text messages Creating templates Store sent text messages automatically. Templates are stored text messages containing texts that are frequently used. 1. "Menu" 1. "Menu" 3. "Ok" 2. "Text messages" 4. "Settings" 3. "Ok" 5. "Ok" 4. "Text messages" 6. "Store text msg" 5.
Communication Telephone in the rear Delete, refer to page 117, stored text messages. Setting the language 1. "Menu" Set the text message language. 2. "Text messages" 1. "Menu" 3. "Ok" 2. "Text messages" 4. "Settings" 3. "Ok" 5. "Ok" 4. "New text msg" 6. "Memory capacity" 5. "Ok" 7. "Ok" 6. "Input language" The number of occupied and free memory slots is displayed. Activating status report 7. "Ok" 8. Select the language. 9. "Ok" Display the free memory space when sending a text message.
Telephone in the rear Communication End all calls: In the "Settings" menu: 1. "Options" 1. "Call options" 2. "End call" 2. "Ok" End the second call via call holding: 3. "Call waiting" 1. "Options" 4. "Ok" 2. "Switch" 5. "Activate" or"Deactivate" 3. "End call" 6. "Ok" End a teleconference: 1. "Options" Selecting the menu language In the "Settings" menu: 2. "Conf. participants" 3. Select a call. 4. "End active call" 1. "Telephone" 2. "Ok" 3. "Language" 4. "Ok" Adjusting 5.
Communication Telephone in the rear Setting ring tone volume 3. Press the down arrow button three times. In the "Settings" menu: 4. Press the right-hand arrow button once. 1. "Telephone" 5. Press the down arrow button once. 2. "Ok" 6. Press the right-hand arrow button once. 3. "Ring tone vol. SIA" 7. Press the down arrow button three times. 4. "Ok" 8. Press the right-hand arrow button once. 5. Create the setting. 9. Select a language and confirm with "Ok". 6.
Telephone in the rear Communication Function Default setting Authorization and security Private phone book. Switched off. Enabling/disabling the PIN query Ring tone volume. 4 Do not disable the PIN query, or the SIM card will not protected against unauthorized use. Network selection 1. "Menu" 2. "Settings" The concept When using older SIM cards, it may be neces‐ sary to enable roaming. Roaming makes it possible to access other tel‐ ephone networks when abroad.
Communication Telephone in the rear Barring calls Canceling all call barrings 1. "Menu" The concept These functions are protected with a password against unauthorized use. 2. "Settings" 3. "Ok" 4. "Security" Opening the menu 5. "Ok" 1. "Menu" 6. "Call barring" 2. "Settings" 7. "Ok" 3. "Ok" 8. "Deactivate all" 4. "Security" 9. Enter the password and confirm with "Ok". 5. "Ok" 6. "Call barring" Pairing the snap-in adapter with the vehicle 7.
Telephone in the rear Communication 4. "Bluetooth®" Bluetooth passkey 5. General information Press the button on the snap-in adapter for approx. 5 seconds. The Bluetooth passkey is printed on the back of the snap-in adapter. The LED above the button lights up green. To read the passkey, remove the snap-in adapter, refer to Pairing the handset page 112. The concept To be able to use the handset, it must be con‐ nected to the snap-in adapter. The handset has already been connected at the factory.
Communication Telephone in the rear Requirements Configuring the Internet connection ▷ The SIM card has been inserted into the snap-in adapter and the snap-in adapter is ready for operation. To establish a connection to the Internet, the snap-in adapter must be configured. ▷ The device is switched on and ready for op‐ eration. ▷ The WLAN connection on the device is switched on. ▷ The access data from the service provider is known: APN (service provider's access point), user name, password.
Telephone in the rear Check whether the WLAN is switched on at the snap-in adapter and the device. ▷ The WLAN is switched on at the snap-in adapter and at the device but a connection cannot be established to the Internet. Communication and the Bluetooth connections must be rees‐ tablished. Press the buttons simultane‐ ously. The UMTS network (3G) may be over‐ loaded. In this case, switch manually to a dif‐ ferent network, refer to page 121, GSM (2G.).
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Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A Additional telephone 78 AM/FM station 37 Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐ tions 20 Applications 108 Appointments 95 Apps 108 Assist, BMW 103 Audio playback 46 Audio playback, Bluetooth 61 Audio remote control 67 AUX-IN port 58 B Balance 34 Bang & Olufsen 35 Bass 34 Battery replacement, audio re‐ mote control 67 Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐ ment 69 Bluetooth audio 61 Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing
Everything from A to Z P Pair mobile phone 79 Personal information 88 Phone 78 PlugIn 108 Position, storing 11 Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 10 R Radio 37, 45 Radio stations buttons 43 Random 47 Random playback 47 RDS 39 Reading out loud 98 Realtime traffic information, RTTI 26 Rear entertainment 68 Rear source, selecting for rear entertainment 71 Rear telephone 110 Reminders 97 Remote control, audio 67 Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 69 Renaming a station 38 Roadside Assistance 104 Route 19
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