Contents Owner's Handbook A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine Not final NAVIGATION, ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNICATION. OWNER'S HANDBOOK. Online Edition for Part no.
Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Owner's Handbook Congratulations on your choice of a BMW. The more familiar you are with the systems of your BMW, the more you can master their operation. We would therefore like to offer you the following advice: Please read the Owner's Handbook before setting out in your new BMW. Also use the integrated Owner's Handbook in your vehicle.
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Contents For quick access to a particular topic or item, please consult the detailed alphabetical index, see page 132. Navigation 8 9 18 21 24 27 28 Navigation system Destination input Route guidance Map view Traffic information Navigation data What to do if...
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Navigation Various examples of how the navigation system reliably guides you to your destination are shown here. Online Edition for Part no.
Navigation Navigation system Navigation system Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems.
Destination input Navigation Destination input Vehicle Equipment 2. "Destination input" This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems.
Navigation Destination input 3. Move to the list of postcodes and towns/cit‐ ies. Starting route guidance 4. Select an entry. 2. "Start guidance" or "Add as another destination" Entering a house number and street 1. "Accept destination" Enter, see page 16, destination as a fur‐ ther destination. 1. Select "Street" or the displayed street. 2. Enter street in the same way as town/city. 3. "House number" Address book 4. Select digits. 5. Move to the list of house numbers. 6.
Destination input 5. "Save as new contact" or "Add to contact" Navigation 4. Call up "Options". 5. "Edit in Contacts" or "Delete entry" Accepting your home address as a destination The home address must be created. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Address book" 3. "Home address" 6. If applicable, select an existing contact. 7. "Work address" or "Home address" 8. Enter "Surname" and, if applicable, "First name". 9. "Save contact in vehicle" Saving position The current position can be saved in the address book. 4.
Navigation Destination input Starting route guidance 2. "Points of interest" 1. "Navigation" 2. "Recent destinations" 3. Select destination. 4. "Start guidance" Editing a destination 1. "Navigation" 2. "Recent destinations" 3. Highlight destination. 4. Call up "Options". 3. Select search. Google™ local search 5. "Edit destination" 1. "Google™ Local Search" Deleting the last destinations 2. "Location" Select or enter location. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Recent destinations" 3. "Search term" 3.
Destination input Several category details can be selected for certain points of interest. Tilt the controller to the left to exit the category details. If several details are included, you can browse through the tabs. If a phone number is saved, a telephone connection can be established. 6. "Search term" 7. Enter keyword. Additional information can be shown for many special destinations through BMW Online. The list of points of interest is displayed. 8. Select a point of interest.
Navigation Destination input ▷ "All" Additional functions ▷ "None" Press the controller to access the following ad‐ ditional functions available in the interactive map: ▷ "Selected": up to five categories can be preset. The displays can be switched on and off in the map view, see page 22. Destination input via map Selecting a destination 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" The current position of the vehicle is shown in the map. 3. "Interactive map" 4. Select the destination with the cross-hairs.
Destination input Voice commands ▷ The location, street and house number can be entered in a single command. ▷ Countries, locations, roads and junctions can be spoken as whole words in the lan‐ guage of the system or spelled out. Example: to enter a town/city within Ger‐ many as an entire word, the language of the system must be German. ▷ Spell out the input if the language spoken and the language of the system differ. ▷ Pronounce letters fluently and avoid exces‐ sive intonation and pauses.
Navigation Destination input 3. If necessary, tilt the controller to the left. 4. symbol indicates the active stage of the trip. "Guidance" 5. "Enter new destination" 6. Select the mode of destination entry. Saving a trip Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary, delete existing trips so that new trips can be saved. 1. "Map" 2. "Guidance" 3. Call up "Options". 4. "Save in My trips" 5. Enter names. 7. Enter an intermediate destination. 8. "Start guidance" 6.
Destination input Navigation ▷ "Reposition stage dest.": move the in‐ termediate destination in the list. BMW Routes ▷ "Delete stage destination" General ▷ "Skip stage destination" Recommended routes can be taken up in the route guidance. Some options are not possible for some trips. Deleting a trip saved in memory 1. "Saved trips" 2. Highlight the desired trip. Start BMW route 1. "Navigation" 2.
Navigation Route guidance Route guidance Vehicle Equipment Route criteria This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. General Route guidance Starting You can influence the route that is calculated by selecting various criteria.
Route guidance ▷ "Short": distance-optimised route resulting from a combination of a route as short as feasible and fast roads. Navigation Course of route Various views of the course of the route are available during route guidance: ▷ Arrow display in the instrument cluster and on the control display. ▷ List of routine sections. ▷ Map view, see page 21. ▷ Depending on equipment, arrow view in Head-Up Display. Arrow view 6.
Navigation Route guidance 2. "Route details" 6. 3. Mark route section. 7. "Start guidance": route guidance to the service station you selected is started. The section of the route is also shown in the split screen. Bypassing a section of the route Select the symbol. "Add as another destination": the service station is added to the course of the route. Calculate a new route for a route stage. Voice instruction 1. "Navigation" Switching on/off 2.
Map view Navigation Map view Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Traffic obstructions When receiving traffic information from a radio station, traffic obstructions can be shown on the map, see page 24.
Navigation Symbol Map view Function Proposed diversions are avail‐ able. ▷ "Points of interest": symbols for points of interest are shown. Set display, see page 13. ▷ "Traffic events": symbols for traffic information, see page 24, are shown. ▷ "Traffic flow": depending on the scale, the length, direction and effect, a traffic obstruction are indicated by road signs in the map or coloured lines along the calculated route. Information on traf‐ fic flow in the map view, see page 25.
Map view Navigation Automatically set scale 4. "Pictures at destination" "Autoscale": in the north-pointing map view, the route between location and destination is shown. This view is also selected when the scale is set so wide that the following is shown: "AUTO". 5. Depending on the offering, various photos can be selected. Map view for split-screen Regardless of the main screen, the map view can be selected for the split-screen. 1. Call up "Options". 2. "Split screen" 3.
Navigation Traffic information Traffic information Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. situation off the motorways, for example, on side streets and urban roads, is extensively recorded and shown.
Traffic information 6. "More information": displays further in‐ formation. Information on traffic flow in the map view If applicable, browse to the next or the preceding item of traffic information. Depending on the scale, the length, direction and effect of a traffic obstruction are indicated by road signs in the map or coloured lines along the calculated route. Recommended diversions ▷ Black: obstruction. ▷ Red: traffic jam. Displays ▷ Orange: queuing traffic. 1.
Navigation Traffic information routes. If there is a traffic obstruction, a diversion is offered if possible. also possible that the route is calculated so that it cuts across the traffic congestion. For particular dangers, for example objects on the road, a message is displayed with no diver‐ sion option. ▷ Particular dangers are displayed independ‐ ently of the setting.
Navigation data Navigation Navigation data Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Information on navigation data 1. "Navigation" Updating 1. Connect USB medium with the new naviga‐ tion data to the USB interface in the centre armrest. 2.
Navigation What to do if... What to do if... Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems.
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Entertainment This chapter ensures your enjoyment when receiving radio and television stations or when playing CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no.
Entertainment Sound Sound Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Adjusting 1. "Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings" 2. "Sound" General The sound settings are saved for the remote control currently in use. 3. Select the desired sound setting.
Sound 4. Select the desired setting. Entertainment 3. "Bang & Olufsen" 4. Select the desired sound setting. ▷ "Studio": studio sound. ▷ "Expanded": open room sound. Center speaker 5. Adjusting: turn the controller. An additional speaker is provided in the centre of the instrument panel. This automatically ex‐ tends when Entertainment is switched on and is illuminated according to the illumination setting. 6. Saving: press the controller.
Entertainment Sound 3. "Volume settings" 4. Select the desired volume setting. 5. Adjusting: turn the controller. 6. Saving: press the controller. 34 Online Edition for Part no.
Radio Entertainment Radio Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Control functions Sound output Switching on/off With the ignition switched off: press button. Muting With the ignition switched on, or engine running: press button.
Entertainment 3. Radio "FM stations", "AM stations" or "Saved stations". 4. Highlight the desired station. 5. Press and hold down the controller. 4. Select the desired station. 6. Mark desired storage place and press con‐ troller. The stations are saved for the remote control currently in use. The stations can also be saved on the favourites buttons. With navigation system: The station can also be stored on the favourite buttons. The selected station is saved for the remote control currently in use.
Radio Rename station 4. Call up "Options". A station with changing station names can be renamed. 5. "RDS" Entertainment 1. "Radio" 2. "FM" 3. Select the desired station. 4. Call up "Options". 5. "Rename as:" Wait until the desired name is displayed. The selected station name is in the list of current stations and the stored station is selected. The setting is saved for the remote control cur‐ rently in use.
Entertainment Radio 4. Select the top entry in the list: "All ensembles" or everything shown. 4. Select the desired station. 5. Press the controller again. 5. Select the desired station. 6. Select the desired memory location. The stations are saved for the remote control currently in use. The stations can also be saved on the favourites buttons or radio station buttons. Additional information Some information on the station playing and schedule is shown.
Radio Automatic station following General With station following activated, the radio auto‐ matically switches to a new station when the previous one can no longer be received. Entertainment for example, may broadcast various sports events at the same time. 1. "Radio" 2. "DAB/DMB" 3. "DAB/DMB stations" First of all, a search is run for the station in an‐ other ensemble. If it is not available in another ensemble, the station's analogue frequency is searched for. 4. Select the desired station.
Entertainment Radio Traffic reports Saving stations The currently selected station is saved. 1. "Radio" Display in the status field ▷ TP white: traffic radio switched on, traffic radio station available. 2. "Saved stations" 3. "Save station" ▷ TP grey: traffic radio switched on, no traffic radio station available. ▷ No display: Traffic Program is switched off. Switching on/off Press the button. The traffic report station with the stron‐ gest reception is chosen. 4. Select the desired memory location.
CD/DVD Entertainment CD/DVD Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Control functions Sound output Switching on/off With the ignition switched off: press button. Muting With the ignition switched on, or engine running: press button.
Entertainment CD/DVD 3. Select the desired CD or DVD. Selecting a track using iDrive Audio CDs Symbol Meaning ... CD/DVD player Select the desired track to start playback. DVD changer CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files CD/DVD player in the rear Depending on the data, it might occur that not all characters on the CD/DVD are displayed cor‐ rectly. Formats that can be played ▷ DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD +RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video. 1.
CD/DVD Displaying track information Entertainment 4. Call up "Options". 5. "Random" If information is saved for a track, this is dis‐ played automatically: Fast forward/rewind ▷ Artist. Keep button pressed. ▷ Album name ▷ Number of tracks on the CD/DVD. ▷ File name of the track. ▷ Track image of the CD/DVD. Video Updating album information General The album information for a CD is shown auto‐ matically.
Entertainment CD/DVD Playback Selecting language 1. "Multimedia" The languages available depend on the DVD. 2. "CD/DVD" 1. Turn the controller while the DVD is playing. 3. Select a DVD with video content. 2. Call up "Options". 4. "Play" 3. "Audio/language" Video menu To open the Video menu: Press button during playback. Symbol Function Calls up the DVD menu. Starts playback. Pause 4. Select the desired language.
CD/DVD 4. "Brightness", "Contrast" or "Colour" Entertainment Select camera angle The availability of an alternative camera angle depends on the DVD and the current track on the DVD. 1. Turn the controller while the DVD is playing. 2. Call up "Options". 3. "Further options" 4. "Viewing angle" 5. Select the desired angle of view. 5. Turn the controller until the desired setting is reached and press the controller.
Entertainment CD/DVD Filling the DVD compartments individually Removing CDs/DVDs individually 1. Press the 2. Select the DVD compartment. 1. Press the button once. The LED on the first vacant compartment flashes. 2. Select a different compartment if necessary. button once. The CD/DVD is pushed out slightly. 3. Remove the CD/DVD. 3. Wait until the LEDs on the DVD compart‐ ment flash. Removing all CDs/DVDs 4. Insert a single CD or DVD in the centre. 1.
CD/DVD Starting play Entertainment CDs and DVDs There is a DVD in the DVD changer. Using CDs/DVDs 1. "Multimedia" ▷ Do not use CDs/DVDs with adhesive labels that have been affixed subse‐ quently, as these may peel off while in the drive as a result of the tempera‐ tures to which these media are ex‐ posed during playing. This could dam‐ age the system irreparably. 2. "CD/DVD" 3. Select the desired DVD.
Entertainment CD/DVD ▷ Only write on the upper side of CDs/DVDs using a special marker pen. Damage ▷ Avoid causing fingerprints and protect against dust, scratches and moisture. ▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a case. ▷ Do not expose CDs/DVDs to temperatures above 50 ℃, high levels of humidity or direct sunlight. CDs/DVDs with copy protection CDs/DVDs are often copy-protected by the manufacturer. This could result in CDs/DVDs being impossible to play, or only being playable with restrictions.
Music collection Entertainment Music collection Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Music memory Principle Tracks from CDs/DVDs and USB media can be saved in the music collection on a hard disk in the vehicle and played from there.
Entertainment Music collection Interrupting saving 1. "Multimedia" 2. "CD/DVD" ▷ Suitable media: USB mass storage facilities, for example USB memory sticks or MP3 players with USB interface. ▷ Unsuitable media: USB hard disks, USB hubs, USB memory card readers with a number of bays, Apple iPod/iPhone. Music from an Apple iPod/iPhone can be played in the AUX-IN port or USB interface in the cen‐ tre armrest. 3. "Saving..." ▷ File systems: current file systems for USB devices are supported.
Music collection 3. "Music search" Entertainment 3. Call up the desired category, for exam‐ ple ›Select artist‹. 4. Say the desired entry from the list. 5. Select further categories as appropriate. Selecting the track directly: ›Track ...‹. Say the spoken command and the name of the desired track together in one command. Music Directory 4. Select the desired category. All albums stored are listed in the music direc‐ tory. 1. "Multimedia" 2. "Music collection" 3. "Music search" 4.
Entertainment 3. Music collection "Currently playing" A maximum of 100 titles are stored. The number of playlists is restricted and an old playlist may be deleted when storing a new one. Favourites If a track is currently being played, this can be marked and stored as a favourite. Store track as a favourite 4. If applicable, select the desired track. 1. "Multimedia" Playlists 2. "Music collection" 1. "Multimedia" 3. 2. "Music collection" 3.
Music collection Store favourites as playlists Managing music The list of favourites can be stored in the vehicle as a playlist. Music Directory 1. "My favourites" 2. Call up "Options". 3. "Save as playlist" Audio books and podcasts Audio books and podcasts can be called up sep‐ arately. "More media" 1. 2. Call up desired entry: ▷ ▷ "Audio books" "Podcasts" 3. Select the directory as appropriate.
Entertainment Music collection Delete track and folder Music collection It may not be possible to delete a track while it is being played. A folder cannot be deleted if a track is being played back directly from it. Backing up music collection 1. "Multimedia" 2. "Music collection" 3. "Music search" 4. "Search folder" 5. Highlight the folder or track. 6. Call up "Options". 7.
Music collection Entertainment 4. "Music data import/export" 5. "Restore music from USB" Deleting music collection 1. "Multimedia" 2. "Music collection" 3. Call up "Options". 4. "Manage music collection" 5. "Delete music" 6. Select any category, the tracks of which are to be deleted. 7. "Delete music" Online Edition for Part no.
Entertainment External devices External devices Vehicle Equipment Connecting AUX-IN port is in the centre con‐ sole. This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Connect the headphones or lineout connection of the equipment to the jack connector.
External devices USB audio interface /music interface for smartphones Connect Apple iPod/iPhone to the USB interface. The menu structure of the Apple iPod/iPhone is supported by the USB audio interface. Overview External devices can be connected, Operation is done using the iDrive. The sound output is via the vehicle loudspeakers.
Entertainment 3. Select symbol External devices or . Not all categories need to be selected. If, for example, all the tracks of a certain artist are to be displayed, it is sufficient to call up only this artist. All tracks by that artist will be dis‐ played. 3. "Play selection" Starting a new track search "Reset search" Playback is started. Search through directory Searching for tracks When connecting using the USB audio interface in the centre armrest, the file directory of the device is shown.
External devices ▷ "Podcasts" ▷ "Video" Currently playing Listing of the track which is currently being played back. For example, the list of tracks which are found through the track search or a playlist. Video playback 1. "Multimedia" Overview Video playback is possible under the following preconditions: ▷ iPod/iPhone: connection via snap-in adapter. ▷ USB devices: connect via USB interface or snap-in adapter.
Entertainment External devices Notes on connecting ▷ The connected audio device is supplied with a maximum of 500 mA if the device supports this. Do not, therefore, also connect the de‐ vice to a socket in the vehicle as otherwise perfect playback cannot be guaranteed. ▷ Do not insert the plug forcibly in the USB in‐ terface. ▷ Do not connect any devices such as fans or lights to the USB audio interface. ▷ Do not connect up USB hard drives.
External devices Connecting a certain device 3. "External devices" An already connected device can be connected as an active audio source. 4. Entertainment Select the symbol. Connection not possible if data is exchanged using a mobile phone equipped with Bluetooth. Requirements If necessary, activate the audio connection of the desired device from the list of connected devices. 1. "Settings" Playback is automatically started. 2. "Connections" 3. "Bluetooth" Changing the track 4.
Entertainment External devices 7. "Audio" ▷ Adjust the volume controls on the device. 8. "OK" Playback is disrupted when a button is pressed on the device or if other messages are issued via the device. Disconnecting a device 1. "Settings" ▷ Switch off keypad acknowledgement tones and other audio output at the device. 2. "Connections" 3. "Bluetooth" 4. Highlight the mobile phone to be discon‐ nected. 5. Call up "Options". ▷ Switch the radio off and on again.
External devices Show current version The information about the version of the soft‐ ware currently installed is displayed. software must only be done when stationary. There must be mobile reception for the update. 1. Switch on ignition. 1. "Settings" 2. "Settings" 2. "Software update" 3. "Software update" 3. "Show current version" 4. "Update software" If an update has already been applied, select the desired version to show additional information. 5.
Entertainment Television, TV Television, TV Vehicle Equipment The channel last seen is displayed. This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. General For your own safety, the TV picture is only dis‐ played up to approx. 3 km/h.
Television, TV Entertainment necessary to reset the TV region, see page 66. 6. "Save programme" 1. "Multimedia" The saved channels are stored for the remote control currently in use. 2. "TV" 7. Select the desired memory location. 3. Call up "Options". Electronic Programme Guide 4. "Station scan" Many stations provide and electronic program guide. 1. "Multimedia" 2. "TV" 3. "Programme" Cancelling the station search "Cancel station search" Changing the channel 1.
Entertainment Television, TV Saved channels Twenty-five channels can be saved. 4. "Colour" 5. Adjusting: turn the controller. 1. "Multimedia" 2. "TV" "Saved programmes" 3. 4. Select the desired channel. Deleting channels 1. "Multimedia" 6. Saving: press the controller. 2. "TV" "Saved programmes" 3. 4. Highlight the channel to be deleted. Zoom Showing an enlarged TV image. 5. Call up "Options". 1. "Multimedia" 6. "Delete" 2. "TV" 3. Call up "Options". 4.
Television, TV Entertainment 4. "Audio track" 5. Select the desired audio track. Show subtitles Showing subtitles depends on the TV channel and time. 1. "Multimedia" 2. "TV" 3. Call up "Options". 4. "Subtitles" 5. Select the desired language or "Subtitles off". Online Edition for Part no.
Entertainment Audio remote control in the rear Audio remote control in the rear Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. turning the relevant button again allows a func‐ tion to be executed again.
Rear entertainment Entertainment Rear entertainment Vehicle Equipment 5 Cinch sockets This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. 6 Headphone connection, left Control functions Control Place of installation Screens On the backrest of the front seats.
Entertainment Rear entertainment ▷ Please fold in the display screens when making use of the through-loading system. ▷ Fold in the display screens before folding down the rear backrest. Menu guidance Press the but‐ ton Function ▷ To clean the screens, comply with the infor‐ mation regarding care, see Owner's Handbook for the vehicle. Operating principle as front controller. Controller in the rear Press middle button: confirm selection. Turn the wheel: highlights a menu item.
Rear entertainment Entertainment Multimedia CD/DVD The same thing is shown in the front and rear when the same box of the DVD changer is se‐ lected. Operation is same as in front. Symbol 1. Remove the cover. To do so, press the cover, arrow 1, and push forwards, arrow 2. ... Dispose of old batteries at an authorised collecting point or hand them in to a Service centre. DVD changer CD/DVD player in the rear 2. Insert batteries of the same type. 3. Close the cover.
Entertainment Rear entertainment An incoming call can be accepted or rejected without a telephone in the rear. Operation same as front telephone. Enabling Enabling the rear Only possible using the iDrive at the front. Navigation Route planning is possible separately in the rear left/right. It is only possible to start the route guidance at the front. 1. "Settings" 2. "Rear controller mode" 3. Select the desired priority. Operation is the same as for navigation at the front.
Rear entertainment Entertainment ▷ Sound output in the rear via headphones: the source selected using the iDrive at the front is output via the vehicle loudspeakers. Headphones, vehicle loudspeakers ▷ Sound output via loudspeakers: the source last selected using the iDrive at the front or in the rear is output via the vehicle loud‐ speakers. Connecting headphones Rear has priority ▷ The source that was selected in the rear can be selected from the front using iDrive.
Entertainment Rear entertainment Rename headphones The name shown with the headphones can be changed. With the following setting, sound output in the rear is not possible using the vehicle loud‐ speaker: "Driver has priority". 1. "Settings" External devices 2. "Connections" 3. "Headphones" 4. Highlight the headphones you want to re‐ name. 5. Call up "Options". 6. "Rename" 7. Enter desired names. Deleting connection of the headphones The connection with the vehicle may be deleted. 1. "Settings" 2.
Rear entertainment Entertainment Adjust volume 1. "Multimedia" 2. "External devices" 3. "AUX rear" 4. "Volume" 5. Turn the controller until the desired volume setting is reached and press the controller. What to do if... You can only see a black screen. ▷ Switch on system. Nothing can be detected on the screen. ▷ Toggling between the screens. Radio or TV channels are greyed out and cannot be selected. ▷ Function is restricted based on the selected priority. Change priority. DVD does not play back.
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Communication All of the possibilities available for mobile communication with your family, friends, business partners or service providers are summarised in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no.
Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. Principle Mobiles or other external devices, e.g. audio player, can be connected to the vehicle by Blue‐ tooth.
Telephone Functions The following functions can be assigned to a mobile when registering. Communication Connecting/disconnecting the mobile phone Operating requirements Telephone and additional telephone ▷ Suitable mobile phone. A mobile phone can be assigned the telephone or supplementary telephone function. ▷ Mobile phone operational. Data transfer A mobile phone assigned the telephone or sup‐ plementary telephone function may also be as‐ signed the data transmission function.
Communication Telephone 6. Select desired functions. ▷ "Bluetooth audio" 8. Select the function for which you would like to use the mobile phone. ▷ "Office" 9. "OK" ▷ "Secondary telephone" ▷ "Show pictures" 7. Tilt the controller to the left. Connecting Connecting the mobile phone Only connect the mobile phone when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you may be‐ come distracted and endanger the vehicle oc‐ cupants and other road users.
Telephone Communication 3. "Bluetooth" Disconnecting a mobile phone 4. Select the mobile phone to be connected. 1. "Settings" Functions assigned to the mobile phone before disconnection are reassigned to the mobile phone upon reconnection. If applicable, this function was deactivated for a previously con‐ nected mobile phone. 2. "Connections" Configuring mobile phone 6. "Delete device" Functions can be activated or deactivated with a registered and connected mobile phone. What to do if... 1.
Communication Telephone ▷ Switch the mobile phone off and on again. Controls ▷ Too high or low ambient temperatures? Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme ambient conditions. Adjusting the volume Telephone functions not possible. ▷ Configure mobile phone and connect with the telephone or additional telephone func‐ tion. No phone book entries, not all entries or incom‐ plete entries are displayed. ▷ Transfer of the phone book entries has not completed.
Telephone Communication Via instrument cluster "Hang up" Dialling a number 1. "Telephone" 2. "Dial number" 3. Select the digits individually. 4. Via button on the steering wheel Select the symbol. The call is made using the mobile phone assigned to the telephone function. Press the button. Via instrument cluster "Accept" Rejecting a call Using iDrive "Reject" Via instrument cluster "Reject" If a call is to be made through the supplementary telephone: 1. Select the digits individually. 2.
Communication Telephone Setting up a second call DTMF overlap dialling Set up another call during a call. Using DTMF overlap dialling to access network services or to control devices, e.g. remote an‐ swer phone access. This requires the DTMF code. 1. "Telephone" 2. "Active calls" 3. Dial a new phone number or select from a list. Switching between two calls, alternating 1. "Telephone" 2. Selecting a contact from a list or "Dial number". 3. "DTMF suffix dialling" You can switch between two calls.
Telephone Making a call The entries can be selected and a call set up. Symbol Meaning Contact with a stored number. Contact with more than one stored number. Call not possible, mobile phone with‐ out reception or network, Teleser‐ vice Call or data transfer active. Phone book entries with a stored phone num‐ ber: select desired entry. Phone book entries with more than one stored phone number: select desired entry and then phone number.
Communication Telephone Incoming calls From mobile phone to the hands-free system General Lists of incoming calls on the mobile phones as‐ signed the function telephone or supplementary telephone, are transferred to the vehicle. The last 20 incoming calls are displayed for each mobile phone. Dial number using iDrive 1. "Telephone" Calls that were started outside the Bluetooth range of the vehicle can be continued via the hands-free system when the ignition is switched on.
Telephone Installed position In the front centre armrest. The direction of in‐ stallation in the centre armrest varies from vehi‐ cle to vehicle. Communication nections, arrow 1, and push down, arrow 2, until it engages. Inserting the snap-in adapter 1. Press the button and take out the cover. Removing the mobile phone 2. Insert snap-in adapter at the front, arrow 1, and press to the bottom, arrow 2, until the adapter engages. Press the button and pick up the mobile phone.
Communication Office Office Vehicle Equipment Operating requirements This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. ▷ Office is activated, see page 79.
Office 3. Select the desired entry to display details. Symbol Communication Storage location Vehicle. Mobile phone. BMW Online address book. Displaying contacts from BMW Online To display contacts from BMW Online, when logging on to BMW Online the function "Log in automatically" must be enabled. Contacts Dial a phone number 1. Select the desired contact. General Contacts can be created and edited.
Communication Office Edit 1. Select the desired contact. Display the Internet address of a contact The Internet address stored for a contact can be called up. 2. "Edit contact" 1. Select the desired contact. 2. Select Internet address. The selected Internet address is displayed in the browser. Displaying additional information from BMW Online Display of additional information for a contact if present at BMW Online. 3. Change entries. 4. "Save contact in veh.
Office Symbol Meaning Communication Display contact images Work phone number Photos saved for contacts are saved in the ve‐ hicle when the mobile phone is connected to the vehicle. Mobile phone number 1. "Settings" Private phone number Other phone number Private address 2. "Connections" 3. "Bluetooth" 4. Call up "Options". Work address 5. "Configure Bluetooth" E-mail address 6. "Show pictures" Internet address Displaying all contact images is activated or de‐ activated.
Communication Office Only E-mails from the mobile phone are displayed. The latest messages are shown. It can be selected whether the messages are to be transferred from a mobile. The messages can also be transferred from both connected mo‐ biles. If a mobile phone is assigned to more than one e-mail account, the desired e-mail account must be selected. ▷ "Text message" Only SMS messages are displayed. ▷ "Service messages" Only service messages are displayed. Select message status.
Office Symbol Function Symbol Communication Function Browse in the SMS "Mark as unread" "Play", see page 97. "Delete e-mail" "Call sender" "Use contact data", see page 97. "Mark as unread" "Delete message" My Info General My Info messages from the BMW Assist Portal. Replying E-mail Send a predefined reply. General 1. Select the desired message. E-mail messages transferred from the mobile phone to the vehicle. 2. Call up "Options".
Communication Office Saving an address 1. Select the desired message. 2. Call up "Options". 3. "Save contact in veh." Additional functions The following functions are available when a message is selected: It can be selected whether the appointments are to be transferred from a mobile. The appoint‐ ments can also be transferred from both con‐ nected mobiles. 1. Call up "Options". 2. Select mobile phone from which the ap‐ pointments are to be transferred.
Office Communication Additional functions Symbol Function Browse in the appointment "Read out", see page 97. The following functions are available when a task is selected: Symbol Function Browse in the task "Use contact data", see page 97. "Read out", see page 97. "Use contact data", see page 97. Tasks Display task list Notes 1. "Office" 2. "Tasks" Display notes It can be selected whether the tasks are to be transferred from a mobile.
Communication Office Voice memos Additional functions General The following functions are possible with a se‐ lected voice memo: A voice memo can be recorded. These are stored in the vehicle and can be exported through the USB interface. Symbol Function "Play" Record voice note "Pause" 1. "Office" "To beginning" 2. "Notes/voice memos" "Fast reverse" 3. "New voice memo" 4.
Office 3. "Delete all voice memos" or "Delete voice memo" Use contact data 4. "OK" General Communication Contact data from appointments, tasks, SMS, E‑mails and notes can be stored or selected. Reminders Display contact or dial telephone number General Reminders connected to appointments and tasks are displayed. After an appointment or task deadline has elapsed, the reminder is no longer displayed. 1. 2.
Communication ▷ Office "Previous paragraph" Return to last paragraph. ▷ To end reading out or playback, tip the con‐ troller to the left. What to do if... Information about suitable mobile phones, see page 78. ▷ For each mobile phone connected, a maxi‐ mum of 200 contact images are transferred to the vehicle. Are E-mails displayed with a delay? ▷ Check E-mail settings on the mobile phone and adjust, if applicable.
Contacts Communication Contacts Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. 4. To complete the input fields: select the sym‐ bol beside the input field. General Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ tacts from the mobile are also shown.
Communication Contacts 2. "My contacts" If a contact that comes from the mobile phone is edited, the changes are not saved on the mobile phone. A copy of the entry is saved in the vehicle and only the copy is displayed. Under certain circumstances an identical contact entry is cre‐ ated. Selecting a contact as navigation destination 1. Select the desired contact. All contacts are listed in alphabetical order. The A-Z search function is offered, depending on the number of contacts.
Contacts Communication Exporting/importing contacts Contacts can be exported and imported via Per‐ sonal Profile, see Owner's Handbook for the ve‐ hicle. Deleting contacts Only contacts saved in the vehicle are deleted. It is not possible to delete contacts from the mo‐ bile phone. 1. "My contacts" 2. Highlight the contact. 3. Call up "Options". 4. "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts" Online Edition for Part no.
Communication ConnectedDrive ConnectedDrive Vehicle Equipment 2. "Info plus" This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. BMW Assist 3. "Start service" General Assist provides certain services, for example an information service.
ConnectedDrive munication must be connected to the vehi‐ cle. Communication connection to breakdown assistance is es‐ tablished. ▷ The SIM card is enabled for free service numbers. ▷ Mobile telephony reception must be guar‐ anteed. ▷ The ignition is switched on. Using BMW TeleServices The TeleServices are generally activated in the vehicle. If the TeleServies are not active, it is possible to make a call to the Mobile Service.
Communication ConnectedDrive BMW Teleservice Assistance 2. "BMW Online" The Teleservice Assistance enables a deeper diagnosis of the vehicle to be gone through by the Mobile Service. As requested by the Mobile Service and on ter‐ minating the voice connection, the Teleservice Assistance can be started. Starting BMW Teleservice Assistance 1. Park the vehicle safely. 2. Apply the parking brake. 3. If applicable, "OK" 3. The ignition is switched on. The BMW Online start page is displayed. 4.
ConnectedDrive Log on BMW Live To display contacts of BMW Online or other per‐ sonal data, log on is required. Principle 1. "BMW Services" or "ConnectedDrive" 2. "BMW Online" 3. Call up "Options". 4. "User login" Communication BMW Live is an online portal, providing certain services available to use in the vehicle, e.g. in‐ formation on weather forecasts. BMW Live is available through the SIM card in the mobile phone. Notes Follow the data transfer instructions, see page 79.
Communication ConnectedDrive Cancel Symbol Function 1. Call up "Options". Call up home page. 2. "Cancel loading" Refresh, reload Back. Internet Entering Internet address. General Tabs. The Internet is available through the SIM card installed in the vehicle or the SIM card in the mobile phone. If the Internet is used through the SIM card in the mobile phone, follow instruc‐ tions on data transmission, see page 79. Show favourites and history. Zoom. Leave browser and cut off data con‐ nection.
ConnectedDrive Symbol Meaning No connection possible. Data transfer/connection. Delete tab 1. Select the symbol. 1. 2. Enter address and select "OK" or tip the controller to the right. Select web page from list and "OK". Tilt the controller upwards to switch be‐ tween upper and lower case. "Tabs" 2. Call up "Options". 3. "Delete tab" Secure connection. Entering Internet addresses Communication Current tab is deleted.
Communication ConnectedDrive Settings 3. Call up "Options". 4. "Delete favourite" or "Delete all favourites" Activating/deactivating sound 1. Call up "Options". 2. "Sound" Suppressing cookies 1. Call up "Options". 2. "Block cookies" Change to mobile web page view Setting as home page 1. "Favourites history" 1. Call up "Options". 2. "Mobile website view" 2. Highlight the desired favourite. Suppressing pop-ups 3. Call up "Options". 1. Call up "Options". 4. "Set as homepage" 2.
ConnectedDrive connected as a telephone, a connection is made to the hotline. Communication Automatic Teleservice call The Teleservice data on the service require‐ ment for the vehicle are transmitted to your serv‐ ice partner automatically when a service is due. If possible, the partner will make contact and a service appointment can be agreed. Checking when your service partner was noti‐ fied: 1. "Vehicle information" 2. "Vehicle status" With BMW Assist or BMW TeleServices 1.
Communication ConnectedDrive General Service status The Teleservice Report is activated free of charge to you for vehicles with certain technical requirements and with a valid Assist contract. Display available services Neither personal information nor position data are transferred. 1. "BMW Services" or "ConnectedDrive" Displays 3. "Available services" Display of all services available in the vehicle. 2. "Services status" Displays when the last Teleservice Report has been transferred: 1.
ConnectedDrive Communication Requirements PlugIn ▷ Suitable mobile phone. ▷ The operating system of the mobile phone supports the software applications of Apps. Selected functions of the mobile phone are shown on the Control Display. Operation is done using the iDrive. ▷ Software applications are installed on op‐ erational on the mobile phone. 1. Connect the mobile phone using the snapin adapter. ▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract. 2.
Communication Extended BMW Online services Extended BMW Online services Vehicle Equipment Personal Profile This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. ▷ For exporting/importing a user profile, see Owner's Handbook for vehicle.
Rear telephone Communication Rear telephone Vehicle Equipment This chapter describes all standard, national and special equipment provided in the model series. Therefore equipment not available in a vehicle is also described, for example the selected special equipment or national version. That also applies to safety-relevant functions and systems. ▷ Connect the mobile phone via the SIM Ac‐ cess Profile (SAP) to the snap-in adapter, see page 114.
Communication Rear telephone SIM Access Profile (SAP) Principle SAP means that the snap-in adapter uses Blue‐ tooth to access SIM card of the mobile phone with Bluetooth capability. The calls and the connection to the external aer‐ ial run via the snap-in adapter. Radiation which is caused by the transmission operation is dis‐ sipated from the vehicle interior.
Rear telephone Inserting handset 1. Snap the handset into place at the top, ar‐ row 1. Communication 2. Pull the snap-in adapter upwards and for‐ wards, arrow 2. Installing 1. Snap into place at the lower end. 2. Press downwards until it snaps into place, arrow 1. Install the snap-in adapter to the vehicle 2. Press the handset downwards, arrow 2. Principle Inserting/removing the SIM card Connect the snap-in adapter to the vehicle.
Communication Rear telephone Connecting the handset Controls Principle Basic principles To be able to use the handset, it must be con‐ nected to the snap-in adapter. The handset is already connected at the factory. The connec‐ tion is set up automatically each time the hand‐ set is switched on. Ensure that the battery on the rear of the handset is correctly inserted. Connect button Press the button. Select the displayed or highlighted phone number, accept the call.
Rear telephone Communication next letter is entered with the same key as the current letter, wait briefly until the cursor is displayed again. ▷ Insert space: 0 key. ▷ Switch between upper and lower case: # key. ▷ Insert symbols: 1 key. ▷ Change to digit mode: press and hold # key. The standby indicator and name of the network operator are displayed. Display/arrow buttons Initiating a call Via numerical keys 1. Enter the complete phone number with area code/national dialling code. 2.
Communication Rear telephone 7. "Ok" Diverting calls 8. "Call" In the "Call forward" menu: 9. "Ok" 1. "Voice calls" 2. "Ok" Via the call list 3. "Forward all calls", "If busy", "If not avail." or "If no answer" 1. "Menu" 2. "Last calls" 3. "Missed calls" or "Received calls" 4. "Ok" 5. Dial a phone number. 6. Press the button or "Call number". 4. "Ok" 5. "Deactivate" or "Activate" 6. Enter the phone number for the diversion. 7.
Rear telephone Select the SIM card or snap-in adapter as the storage location. 1. "Menu" Communication 8. Enter the complete phone number. 9. "Ok" Entry from call lists 2. "Ph.book" 3. "Ok" 4. "Memory place" 5. "Ok" 6. "SIM" or "GSM-SIA" or "Both" 7. "Ok" Save phone numbers from call lists in the tele‐ phone book. 1. "Menu" 2. "Last calls" 3. "Ok" Setting the display 4. "Numbers dialled", "Missed calls" or "Received calls" 1. "Menu" 5. "Ok" 2. "Ph.book" 6. Select an entry. 3. "Ok" 7.
Communication Rear telephone 8. "Ok" 3. "Ok" 9. Edit the name and number and confirm with "Ok". 4. "Settings" 5. "Ok" 6. "Servicecentre" Deleting an entry 7. "Ok" 1. "Menu" 8. Check the phone number. 2. "Ph.book" 9. "Ok" 3. "Ok" 4. "Find entry" Displaying SMS 5. "Ok" 1. "Menu" 6. Select an entry. 2. "Text messag." 7. "Ok" 3. "Ok" 8. "Delete" 4. "Inbox" 9. "Yes" All SMS are displayed. To read an SMS, select both the message and "Ok". Show details 1. "Menu" Writing an SMS 2. "Ph.
Rear telephone 7. Select "Forward" and change text if re‐ quired. Communication 8. "Options" 9. "Send" or "Store" 8. "Options" 9. Select "Send" and confirm with "Ok". Saving created SMS messages Replying to an SMS Created SMS messages can be saved for future use on the SIM card. 1. "Menu" 1. "Menu" 2. "Text messag." 2. "Text messag." 3. "Ok" 3. "Ok" 4. "Inbox" 4. "Text messag." 5. "Options" 5. Enter text, see page 117. 6. "Reply" 6. "Options" 7. Enter text, see page 117. 7. "Store" 8.
Communication Rear telephone Delete oldest read text message 3. "Ok" If the text message memory is full, the LED above the key lights up orange. 4. "Settings" The oldest read SMS can be deleted. 6. "Validity" Press the button on the snap-in adapter for approx 3 seconds until the LED above the button lights up orange. 7. Select a period of time. 5. "Ok" 8. "Ok" Setting the language Options Set the language for the SMS. Query memory status 1.
Rear telephone Telephone conference In the "Settings" menu: Merge two calls to set up a conference. 1. "Call options" 1. "Options" 2. "Ok" 2. "Conference" 3. "Transmit caller ID" Terminating a call Terminating current call "End call" Communication 4. "Ok" 5. "Activate", "Deactivate" or "Networkdepend." Setting call waiting Terminating all calls 1. "Options" Acoustic signal for a call during another call. In the "Settings" menu: 1. "Call options" 2.
Communication Rear telephone 7. "Ok" 3. "Autom. keylock" 8. "Yes" 4. "Ok" Call acceptance on lifting handset Cancelling the key lock The call is accepted when you lift the handset from the cradle. Follow the instructions on the handset display. In the "Settings" menu: Resetting the language Set the English language. 1. "Call options" Press the button. 2. "Ok" 1. 3. "Answer on eject" 2. Press the button on the right below the dis‐ play. 4. "Ok" Set call volume 3.
Rear telephone Function Factory setting Save text messages automatically. Switched off. Transfer duration of text messages. Maximum Communication 3. "Ok" 4. "Network selection" 5. "Ok" 6. "Automatic" or "Manual" 7. "Ok" Status report for text Switched off. messages Manual network selection Key lock. Switched off. 2. "Settings" Brightness 3 3. "Ok" Lighting duration 3 Language English 6. "Select network" Bluetooth name GSM SIA BMW 7. Select network.
Communication Rear telephone 6. "Change PIN" 3. "All calls", "International calls" or "Int. exc. homectry" 7. "Ok" 8. Enter the current PIN and confirm with "Ok". 4. "Ok" 9. Enter the new PIN twice and confirm with "Ok". 6. Enter your password. Reset SIM card block Incoming calls If the incorrect PIN is entered three times, the SIM card is blocked. Incoming calls can be suppressed: "Please enter PUK:" is shown on the display. The PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) or Super PIN is required.
Rear telephone Bluetooth passkey Communication ▷ Device is on and ready for operation. ▷ WLAN connection on device is switched on. General The Bluetooth passkey is located on the back of the snap-in adapter. ▷ Access data from service provider available: APN (access point of the service provider), user name, password. The APN is different when changing to an‐ other mobile phone network, e.g. abroad.
Communication Rear telephone 4. Input data. Data is provided by the service provider. "APN": access point of the service provider "Username": user name "Password": password Status LEDs Top LED above WLAN button Meaning 5. Confirm with "Submit". Lights up orange. Internet connection via GSM (2G). 6. Select"WLAN". Lights up green. Internet connection via UMTS (3G). Bottom LED above WLAN button Meaning 7. The name of the snap-in adapter is stated in the "SSID" field.
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Reference The section contains the alphabetical index that will lead you to the desired information in the quickest manner possible. Online Edition for Part no.
Reference From A to Z From A to Z Index A Activating/deactivating Blue‐ tooth link 79 Additional telephone 78 AM-/FM stations 35 Applications 110 Appointments 94 Apps 110 Apps, video playback 59 Assist, BMW 102 Audio playback, Bluetooth 60 Audio remote control 68 AUX-IN port 56 Avoiding routes 18 B Balance 32 Bang & Olufsen 33 Bass 32 Battery changing, audio re‐ mote control 68 Bluetooth audio 60 BMW Assist 102 BMW ConnectedDrive 102 BMW Live 105 BMW Online 104 BMW routes 17 BMW TeleServices 102 Breakdow
From A to Z Mobile phone 78 MP3 player 56 Music collection 49 Music memory 49 Music search 50 N Navigation 8 Navigation announcement, see Voice instructions 20 Navigation data 27 Notes 95 O Office 88 Online, see BMW Online 104 P Personal information 88 Playing audio tracks 42 PlugIn 111 Points of interest, naviga‐ tion 12 Postcode input, navigation 9 R Radio 35, 41 Radio station buttons 40 Random 43 Random playback 43 RDS 37 Reading out 97 Real-Time Traffic Information, RTTI 24 Rear entertainment 69 Re
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