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Connections
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Connections
Function
Connec‐
tion type
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment and functions which are not installed in
your vehicle, for example on account of the spe‐
cial equipment selected or the country specifica‐
tion. This also applies to safety-relevant func‐
tions and systems. Please comply with the
relevant laws and regulations when using the
corresponding functions and systems.
Operating compatible apps via
iDrive.
Bluetooth or
USB.
USB storage medium:
USB.
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
Performing software updates.
Importing and exporting stored
journeys.
Playing music.
Playing videos from a smart‐
phone or USB device.
USB.
Principle
Various types of connection are available in the
vehicle for using mobile devices. Which connec‐
tion type to select depends on the mobile device
and the function you wish to use.
Using the vehicle's Internet ac‐
cess.
Wi-Fi hot‐
spot.
Operate Apple CarPlay apps via Bluetooth
iDrive and by voice commands. and WLAN.
The following connection types require a one-off
pairing process with the vehicle:
General
The following list shows possible functions and
the appropriate connection types for them. The
level of functionality depends on the mobile de‐
vice.
▷ Bluetooth.
▷ Wi-Fi hotspot.
▷ Apple CarPlay.
Paired devices are then automatically recognised
and connected to the vehicle.
Function
Connec‐
tion type
Making calls using the hands-
free system.
Bluetooth.
Safety note
Operating telephone functions
via iDrive.
WARNING
Using the smartphone Office
functions.
Operating integrated information systems and
communication devices during a journey may
distract you from the road. You could lose con‐
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Only operate the systems or devices if the traf‐
fic conditions allow you to do so. Stop if neces‐
Playing music from a smart‐
phone or audio player.
Bluetooth or
USB.
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sary and operate the systems or devices with
the vehicle at a standstill.
▷ The device may require certain Bluetooth de‐
fault settings, for example visibility; see the
user manual of the device.
Switching on Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
Compatible devices
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
General
Information about mobile devices compatible
bluetooth.
Malfunctions may occur when using unlisted de‐
vices or different software versions.
5. "Bluetooth"
Enabling/disabling telephone
functions
To be able to use all supported functions of a
mobile telephone, it is necessary for the
following functions to be activated before pairing
the mobile telephone with the vehicle.
Viewing the vehicle identification
number and software part
number
When looking for compatible devices, the vehicle
identification number and software part number
may have to be stated. These numbers can be
displayed in the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Via iDrive:
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Office"
5. "Bluetooth information"
6. "System information"
Activate this function to transfer SMS
messages, e-mails, calendar, tasks,
memos and reminders to the vehicle.
Transferring all data to the vehicle may in‐
cur costs.
You have the option of performing a software up‐
date, see page 66.
▷ "Contact pictures"
Bluetooth connection
Activate this function to have contact pic‐
tures displayed.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible device, see page 60, with Blue‐
tooth interface.
Pairing the mobile device with
the vehicle
▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
▷ The device is operational.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and
switched on in the vehicle, see page 60.
2. "iDrive settings"
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3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5. Select functions:
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections from
the device list on the mobile telephone and
start a new device search.
▷
▷
▷
▷
"Telephone"
"Bluetooth audio"
"Apps"
▷ The mobile telephone is in power-save mode
or the battery is low.
"Apple CarPlay"
Charge the mobile telephone.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
Why does the mobile telephone no longer re‐
spond?
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity.
▷ The applications on the mobile telephone are
no longer functioning.
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is shown on
the display of the mobile device.
Switch the mobile telephone off and on
again.
Select the vehicle's Bluetooth name.
▷ Ambient temperature too high or too low to
operate the mobile telephone.
7. Depending on the mobile device, either a
control number is displayed, or you will have
to enter the control number yourself.
Do not subject the mobile telephone to ex‐
treme ambient conditions.
▷ Compare the control number shown on
the Control Display with the control num‐
ber in the device display.
Why can telephone functions not be operated via
iDrive?
▷ The mobile telephone may not be configured
correctly, for example as a Bluetooth audio
device.
Confirm the control number in the device
and on the Control Display.
▷ Enter the same control number on the de‐
vice and via iDrive then confirm.
Connect the mobile telephone with the tele‐
phone or additional telephone function.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list, see page 64.
Why are no phone book entries, not all entries or
incomplete entries displayed?
▷ The transfer of the phone book entries is not
yet completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the mobile device to work correctly, the pre‐
conditions have to be met and all the necessary
steps have to be carried out in the correct order.
Even when this is done, however, there may still
be instances where the mobile device does not
function as expected.
▷ Under certain circumstances only the phone
book entries saved in the mobile telephone or
on the SIM card are transferred.
▷ It may not be possible to display phone book
entries containing special characters.
▷ It may not be possible to transfer contacts
from social networks.
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
▷ The number of phone book entries to be
saved is too high.
Why could the mobile telephone not be paired or
connected?
▷ The data volume of the contact is too large,
for example due to saved information such as
memos.
▷ Too many Bluetooth devices are paired to
the mobile telephone or the vehicle.
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Reduce the data volume of the contact.
▷ Playback of video films via USB video.
▷ Installing of software updates, see page 66.
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
▷ A mobile telephone can only be connected as
an audio source or as a telephone.
Configure the mobile telephone and connect
it with the telephone or additional telephone
function.
▷ Do not use force when inserting the connec‐
tor into the USB port.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
How can the telephone connection quality be
improved?
▷ Protect the USB device from mechanical
damage.
▷ Adjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal on
the mobile telephone; the procedure varies
from mobile telephone to mobile telephone.
▷ Due to the large variety of USB devices avail‐
able on the market, operation via the vehicle
cannot be ensured for every device.
▷ Insert the mobile telephone in the wireless
charging dock.
▷ Do not expose the USB devices to extreme
environmental conditions, for example very
high temperatures; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately in the sound set‐
tings.
▷ Due to the large variety of different compres‐
sion techniques, correct playback of the me‐
dia stored on the USB device cannot be
guaranteed in every case.
If all the points on the list have been reviewed
and the desired function cannot be performed,
contact the Hotline, a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner
or a specialist workshop.
▷ To ensure correct transmission of the stored
data, do not charge a USB device from the
12 V power socket in the vehicle when the
device is also connected to the USB port.
USB connection
▷ Depending on how the USB device is being
used, settings may need to be performed on
the USB device; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
General
The following mobile devices can be connected
to the USB port:
Unsuitable USB devices:
▷ Mobile telephones.
▷ USB hard drives.
▷ Audio devices, for example MP3 players.
▷ USB storage devices.
▷ USB hubs.
▷ USB memory card reader with several slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
Common file systems are supported. For‐
mats FAT32 and exFAT are recommended.
A connected USB device is charged via the USB
port if the device supports this. Note the maxi‐
mum charge current of the USB port.
Operating requirements
Compatible device with USB port, see page 60.
The following can be done at USB ports sup‐
porting data transfer:
Connecting a device
The USB device is displayed in the device list,
see page 64.
▷ Exporting and importing of driver profiles, see
page 56.
▷ Playback of music files via USB audio.
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The device is displayed in the device list, see
page 64.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Registration will be required and a data volume
may need to be purchased from a service pro‐
vider when you first connect to the Internet via
the hotspot.
General
Up to 8 devices can be connected at the same
time using the vehicle hotspot.
Data volumes can be purchased via the connec‐
ted mobile telephone or the ConnectedDrive
Store, depending on the country version.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible device with WLAN interface, see
page 60.
This data volume is used by all devices connec‐
ted via the hotspot.
▷ WLAN activated on the device.
▷ Registration and, if necessary, data contract
with a service provider.
Settings
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden to prevent it from being discovered by
other devices.
▷ Internet usage activated in the vehicle.
▷ Standby state switched on.
Activating a Wi-Fi hotspot
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
4.
5.
Press the button.
5. "Internet hotspot"
▷ "Change hotspot key"
Enter the required hotspot code.
▷ "Change hotspot name"
Enter the required network name.
▷ "Hide hotspot"
Connecting a device to the Wi-
Fi hotspot
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Activate or deactivate the function.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or the
network name:
Select the symbol.
5.
"Internet hotspot"
The hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Apple CarPlay preparation
6. On the device, search for WLAN networks.
Select the network name on the device.
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.
7. Enter the hotspot code on the device and
connect.
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be instances where the mobile device does not
function as expected.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone, see page 60.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.
▷ Bluetooth, WLAN and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
▷ The setting for mobile data may need to be
activated on the iPhone.
▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.
▷ Booking of the ConnectedDrive service:
Apple CarPlay preparation.
▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of saved vehicles under Blue‐
tooth and under WLAN.
Switching on Bluetooth and
CarPlay
▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the
desired function still cannot be run: contact the
hotline, a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
Managing mobile devices
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth"
General
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
▷ Following one-off pairing, the devices are au‐
tomatically detected and connected again
when standby state is switched on.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth,
see page 60.
▷ Following detection, the data saved on the
SIM card or in the mobile telephone is trans‐
ferred to the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
▷ Some devices may require particular settings,
for example authorisation; see the user man‐
ual of the device.
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list, see page 64.
Displaying the device list
Operation
All devices paired or connected to the vehicle are
displayed in the device list.
For further information, see the integrated Own‐
er's Handbook or the Owner's Handbook for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communication.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Frequently Asked Questions
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
For the mobile device to work correctly, the pre‐
conditions have to be met and all the necessary
steps have to be carried out in the correct order.
Even when this is done, however, there may still
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A symbol indicates which function a device is
used for.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Symbol
Function
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Connect device"
"Telephone"
"Additional telephone"
"Bluetooth audio"
"Apps"
Functions assigned to the device before discon‐
nection are reassigned to the device upon recon‐
nection. If applicable, these functions are deacti‐
vated for an already connected device.
"Internet hotspot"
"Apple CarPlay"
Deleting a device
Via iDrive:
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated on a
paired or connected device.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Delete device"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
The device is disconnected and deleted from the
device list.
4. Select the required device.
5. Select the desired setting.
Swapping the telephone and
additional telephone
If a second telephone is connected with the vehi‐
cle, this telephone is saved as an additional tele‐
phone. The way in which the telephone and ad‐
ditional telephone are assigned can be swapped
over.
When a function is assigned to a device, where
necessary it is disabled on a device that is al‐
ready connected and that device is disconnec‐
ted.
Disconnecting a device
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Disconnect device"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."
The device remains paired and can be connec‐
ted again, see page 65.
Connecting a device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
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10.Wait for the update.
11."Shut down system"
Software update
If necessary, switch off the engine before‐
hand.
General
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for example mobile telephones and
MP3 players. Software updates are provided for
many of the supported devices. Regular updating
of the vehicle software keeps the vehicle up to
date.
Restoring a previous software
version
It is possible to restore the software to the ver‐
sion prior to the last update or to its factory set‐
tings.
Updates and relevant up-to-date information are
Do not attempt to restore the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Displaying the version of the
installed software
The version of the software installed in the vehi‐
cle is displayed.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore software"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
5.
▷ "Previous version"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Show current version"
The previous software version is restored.
▷ "Software factory settings"
The first software version is restored.
If an update has already been applied, select the
desired version to show additional information.
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for restore.
9. "Shut down system"
Updating software via USB
Do not attempt to update the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
If necessary, switch off the engine before‐
hand.
Via iDrive:
1. Save the software update file onto a USB de‐
vice in the main folder.
2. Connect the USB device to a USB port.
3. "My Vehicle"
4. "iDrive settings"
5. "Software update"
6. "Update software"
7. "USB"
8. "Install software"
9. "OK"
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