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General settings
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General settings
4. "Time zone:"
Vehicle equipment
5. Select the desired setting.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Setting the time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are
displayed.
Language
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
Selecting the language
Via iDrive:
8. Press the Controller.
1. "My Vehicle"
Setting the time format
2. "iDrive settings"
Via iDrive:
3. If applicable, "Language"
4. "Language:"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time format:"
Selecting the speech dialogue
Speech dialogue for the voice control system,
see page 52.
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Automatic time setting
Depending on the equipment, the time, date and,
if necessary, time zone are updated automati‐
cally.
Time
Setting the time zone
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Automatic time setting"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
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The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Date
Activating/deactivating
display of the current
vehicle position
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date:"
Principle
If vehicle tracking is activated, the current vehicle
position can be displayed in the BMW Connec‐
ted app or in the ConnectedDrive customer por‐
tal.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
6. Press the Controller.
7. Alter the setting for the month and year.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Vehicle tracking"
4. "Vehicle tracking"
Setting the date format
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
Activating/deactivating
information windows
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Information windows are automatically shown on
the Control Display for some functions. Some of
these information windows can be activated or
deactivated.
Selecting the units of
measurement
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
It is possible to select the units of measurement
for various values, for example consumption, dis‐
tances and temperature.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Pop-ups"
4. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Units"
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select the desired setting.
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▷ Messages from the Concierge Service or the
BMW Connected app, for example.
Control Display
▷ Check Control messages.
Brightness
Via iDrive:
▷ Service requirement messages.
▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Messages are additionally displayed in the status
field.
Calling up messages
Via iDrive:
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is obtained.
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the required message.
7. Press the Controller.
The associated menu is opened and the mes‐
sage displayed.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Depending on the lighting conditions, the bright‐
ness adjustment may not be immediately appa‐
rent.
Deleting messages
All messages which are not Check Control mes‐
sages or messages from the vehicle manufac‐
turer can be deleted from the list.
Selecting the content of the main
menu
The content displayed in some menu items of
the main menu can be selected.
Check Control messages or messages from the
vehicle manufacturer remain for as long as they
are relevant.
Via iDrive:
1.
Press the button.
1. "Notifications"
2. "Contents of main menu"
2. Select the required message if necessary.
3. Select the desired menu and desired content.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
3.
Press the button.
4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Messages
Settings
Principle
The following settings can be performed:
The menu shows all messages received by the
vehicle, centrally in the form of a list.
▷ Selection of applications from which mes‐
sages are permitted.
▷ Sorting of sequence of messages by date or
priority.
General
The following messages can be displayed:
Via iDrive:
▷ Traffic messages.
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Communication messages, for example e-
mail, SMS or reminders.
2. "iDrive settings"
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3. "Notifications"
▷ Saved Favourites buttons.
4. Select the desired setting.
▷ Trip and on-board computer values.
▷ Music hard disc.
▷ Navigation, for example saved destinations.
▷ Phone book.
Data protection
▷ Online data, for example Favourites, cookies.
▷ Office data, for example voice memos.
▷ Login accounts.
Data transfer
Principle
The vehicle offers various functions whose use
requires data to be transferred to BMW or a serv‐
ice provider. The transfer of data can be deacti‐
vated for some functions.
It may take up to 15 minutes in total to delete
data.
Operating requirements
Data can only be deleted with the vehicle at a
standstill.
General
If data transfer has been deactivated for a func‐
tion, then that function cannot be used.
Deleting data
Only perform settings with the vehicle at a stand‐
still.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "My Vehicle"
Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
3. "iDrive settings"
4. "Data privacy"
1. "My Vehicle"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "Delete personal data"
7. "OK"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. Select the desired setting.
8. Exit and lock the vehicle.
Deletion is completed after 15 minutes.
Deleting personal data in the
vehicle
If not all data is deleted, repeat the deletion proc‐
ess if required.
Principle
Cancelling deletion
Start the engine to cancel data deletion.
Depending on use, the vehicle stores personal
data such as saved radio stations. This personal
data can be permanently deleted using iDrive.
Connections
General
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, the
following data can be deleted:
Principle
▷ Driver profile settings.
▷ Saved radio stations.
Various types of connection are available in the
vehicle for using mobile devices. Which connec‐
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tion type to select depends on the mobile device
and the function you wish to use.
Registered devices are then automatically recog‐
nised and connected to the vehicle.
General
Safety note
The following lists show possible functions and
the appropriate connection types for them. The
level of functionality depends on the mobile de‐
vice.
WARNING
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‐
sary and operate the systems or devices with
the vehicle at a standstill.
Function
Connec‐
tion type
Making calls using the hands-
free system.
Bluetooth.
Operating telephone functions
via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.
Compatible devices
General
Information about mobile devices compatible
bluetooth.
Playing music from the smart‐
phone or the audio player.
Bluetooth or
USB.
Operating compatible apps via
iDrive.
Bluetooth or
USB.
Malfunctions may occur when using unlisted de‐
vices or different software versions.
USB storage medium:
USB.
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
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.
Performing software updates.
Importing and exporting stored
journeys.
Music playback.
Playing videos from the smart‐
phone or the USB device.
USB.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Using the vehicle's Internet ac‐
cess.
Internet hot‐
spot.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
Operate Apple CarPlay apps via Bluetooth
iDrive and by voice commands. and WiFi.
5. "Bluetooth information"
6. "System information"
The following connection types require a one-off
registration process with the vehicle:
You have the option of performing a software up‐
date, see page 65.
▷ Bluetooth.
▷ Internet hotspot.
▷ Apple CarPlay.
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Activate this function to have contact pic‐
tures displayed.
Bluetooth connection
Operating requirements
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
▷ Compatible device, see page 59, with Blue‐
tooth interface.
Activate the function to use Apple Car‐
Play.
▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
▷ The device is operational.
6. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Registering the mobile device with
the vehicle
▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in
the vehicle, see page 60.
Via iDrive:
▷ The device may require certain Bluetooth de‐
fault settings, for example visibility; see the
user manual of the device.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
Switching on Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
5. Select the functions for which the device will
be used:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
▷
▷
▷
▷
"Telephone"
"Bluetooth audio"
"Apps"
5. "Bluetooth"
"Apple CarPlay"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
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 regis‐
tering.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown
on the display of the mobile device.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
7. Depending on the mobile device, either a
control number is displayed, or you will have
to enter the control number yourself.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
▷ Compare the control number shown on
the Control Display with the control num‐
ber in the device display.
5. Select the desired setting; for example:
▷ "Office"
Confirm the control number in the device
and on the Control Display.
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.
▷ Enter the same control number on the de‐
vice and via iDrive then confirm.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list, see page 64.
▷ "Contact pictures"
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If the connection was not successful: Frequently
Asked Questions, see page 61.
▷ The transfer of the phone book entries is not
yet completed.
▷ Under certain circumstances only the phone
book entries saved in the mobile telephone or
on the SIM card are transferred.
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.
Nevertheless, there may still be instances where
the mobile device does not function as expected.
▷ It is possible that phone book entries with
special characters cannot be displayed.
▷ It may not be possible to transfer contacts
from social networks.
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
▷ The number of telephone 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.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
▷ A mobile telephone can only be connected as
an audio source or as a telephone.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections from
the device list on the mobile telephone and
start a new device search.
Configure the mobile telephone and connect
it with the telephone or additional telephone
function.
▷ The mobile telephone is in power-save mode
or the battery is low.
How can the telephone connection quality be
improved?
Charge the mobile telephone.
▷ Depending on the mobile telephone, it may
be possible to adjust the strength of the
Bluetooth signal on the mobile telephone.
Why does the mobile telephone no longer re‐
spond?
▷ The applications on the mobile telephone are
no longer functioning.
▷ Place the mobile telephone in the snap-in
adapter or close to the centre console.
Switch the mobile telephone off and on
again.
▷ Insert the mobile telephone in the wireless
charging dock.
▷ Ambient temperatures too high or too low to
operate the mobile telephone.
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
Do not subject the mobile telephone to ex‐
treme ambient conditions.
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.
Why can telephone functions not be operated via
iDrive?
▷ The mobile telephone may not be configured
correctly, for example as a Bluetooth audio
device.
USB connection
General
Connect the mobile telephone with the tele‐
phone or additional telephone function.
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
Why are no phone book entries, not all entries or
incomplete entries displayed?
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▷ Mobile telephones.
in the vehicle when the device is also con‐
nected to the USB interface.
The snap-in adapter has its own USB port
that is automatically connected when an ap‐
propriate mobile telephone is inserted.
▷ Depending on how the USB device is being
used, it may be necessary to perform settings
on the USB device; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
▷ Audio devices with a USB port, for example
MP3 players.
Unsuitable USB devices:
▷ USB storage devices.
▷ USB hard drives.
Common file systems are supported. For‐
mats FAT32 and exFAT are recommended.
▷ USB hubs.
A connected USB device is charged via the USB
interface if the device supports this. Note the
maximum charging current of the USB interface.
▷ USB memory card reader with several slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
The following can be done at USB interfaces
compatible with data transfer:
Operating requirements
Compatible device, see page 59, with USB inter‐
face.
▷ Exporting and importing of driver profiles, see
page 80.
▷ Playback of music files via USB audio.
▷ Playback of video films via USB video.
Connecting a device
Connect the USB device to a USB interface, see
page 214, using a suitable adapter cable.
▷ Importing of software updates, see
page 65.
The USB device is displayed in the device list,
see page 64.
▷ Importing trips.
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
▷ Do not use force when inserting the plug into
the USB interface.
Internet connection
General
Up to 8 devices can be connected at the same
time using the Internet hotspot.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
▷ Protect the USB device from mechanical
damage.
▷ Due to the large variety of USB devices avail‐
able on the market, operation via the vehicle
cannot be ensured for every device.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible device, see page 59, with WiFi
interface.
▷ Do not expose the USB devices to extreme
environmental conditions, for example very
high temperatures; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
▷ ConnectedDrive contract.
▷ Data contract with a service provider.
▷ WiFi activated on the device.
▷ Internet hotspot activated on the vehicle.
▷ Ignition is switched on.
▷ 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.
▷ To ensure correct transfer of the stored data,
do not charge a USB device from the socket
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Activating the Internet hotspot
Via iDrive:
4.
5.
Press the button.
▷ "Change hotspot key"
1. "My Vehicle"
Enter the required hotspot code.
▷ "Change hotspot name"
Enter the required network name.
▷ "Hide hotspot"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Internet hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or the
network name:
Connecting a device to the Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
Select the symbol.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5.
"Internet hotspot"
The hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Operating requirements
6. On the device, search for WiFi networks. Se‐
lect the network name on the device.
▷ Compatible iPhone, see page 59.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.
7. Enter the hotspot code on the device and
connect.
▷ Bluetooth, WiFi and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
A data volume must be purchased from a service
provider when you first connect to the Internet
via the Internet hotspot.
▷ Booking of the ConnectedDrive service:
Apple CarPlay preparation.
This data volume is used by all devices connec‐
ted via the Internet hotspot.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
Data volumes can be purchased via the Connec‐
tedDrive Store.
1. "My Vehicle"
Settings
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "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.
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth"
Via iDrive:
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
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▷ Once the device has been detected, the data
saved on the SIM card or in the mobile tele‐
phone is transferred to the vehicle.
Registering iPhone with CarPlay
Register iPhone via Bluetooth on the vehicle, see
page 60.
▷ In some devices, certain settings may be
necessary, for example authorisation, see the
operating instructions of the device.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list, see page 64.
Displaying the device list
All devices registered or connected to the vehi‐
cle are displayed in the device list.
Operation
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"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
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.
Nevertheless, there may still be instances where
the mobile device does not function as expected.
A symbol indicates which function a device is
used for.
Symbol
Function
"Telephone"
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
"Additional telephone"
"Bluetooth audio"
"Apps"
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.
"Internet hotspot"
"Apple CarPlay"
▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.
▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of saved vehicles under Blue‐
tooth and under WiFi.
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated on a
registered or connected device.
▷ 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. Select the required device.
5. Select the desired setting.
Managing mobile devices
General
▷ Following one-off registration, the devices are
automatically detected and connected again
when the ignition is switched on.
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.
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Disconnecting a device
A device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐
nected.
Swapping the telephone and
additional telephone
If two mobile telephones are connected with the
vehicle, the functions of the telephone and addi‐
tional telephone can be swapped.
The device remains registered and can be con‐
nected again, see page 65.
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Disconnect device"
5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software update
General
Connecting a device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via iDrive:
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.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Connect device"
Updates and related, up-to-date information are
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.
Displaying the version of the
installed software
The version of the software installed in the vehi‐
cle is displayed.
Deleting a device
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Delete device"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Show current version"
If an update has already been applied, select the
desired version to show additional information.
The device is disconnected and deleted from the
device list.
Updating software via USB
Do not attempt to update the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
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Via iDrive:
1. Save the software update file onto a USB
data storage medium in the main folder.
2. Connect the USB data storage medium to a
USB interface, see page 214.
3. "My Vehicle"
4. "iDrive settings"
5. "Software update"
6. "Update software"
7. "USB"
8. "Install software"
9. "OK"
10.Wait for the update.
11.Confirm the system restart.
Restoring the software version
It is possible to restore the software to the ver‐
sion prior to the last update or to its factory set‐
tings.
Do not attempt to restore the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore software"
5.
▷ "Previous version"
The previous software version is restored.
▷ "Software factory settings"
The first software version is restored.
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for restore.
9. Confirm the system restart.
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