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EnglishAT A GLANCE for your BMW X1 2016-2022
Cockpit
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Cockpit
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
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Rear window safety switchꢀꢁ78
Power windowsꢀꢁ77
Front fog lightsꢀꢁ138
Light switchꢀꢁ135
Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ89
Central locking system
Unlockingꢀꢁ65
Lights off
Daytime running lightsꢀꢁ137
Lockingꢀꢁ65
Parking lightsꢀꢁ135
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Lights
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Low beamsꢀꢁ135
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Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/offꢀꢁ98
Automatic headlight controlꢀꢁ136
Cornering lightꢀꢁ137
Auto Start/Stop functionꢀꢁ99
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ137
Instrument lightingꢀꢁ138
11 Steering wheel buttons, right
Entertainment source
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Steering column stalk, left
Volume
Turn signalꢀꢁ103
Voice activationꢀꢁ42
High beams, headlight flasherꢀꢁ103
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ137
Roadside parking lightsꢀꢁ136
Onboard Computerꢀꢁ128
Telephone, see Owner's Manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communicationꢀꢁ6
Thumbwheel for selection listsꢀꢁ128
Horn, entire surface
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Heated steering wheelꢀꢁ91
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Shift paddlesꢀꢁ111
Instrument clusterꢀꢁ119
Steering column stalk, right
Wipersꢀꢁ104
14 Adjusting the steering wheelꢀꢁ91
15 Steering wheel buttons, left
Cruise control on/offꢀꢁ173
Wiper on Canadian modelsꢀꢁ107
Rain sensorꢀꢁ105
Active Cruise Control on/offꢀꢁ167
Cruise control: to store the speed
Pausing, continuing cruise control
Rain sensor on Canadian mod‐
elsꢀꢁ108
Cleaning the windshield and head‐
lightsꢀꢁ106
Rear window wiper in Canadian
modelsꢀꢁ109
Camera-based cruise control: re‐
duce distance
Rear window wiperꢀꢁ106
Camera-based cruise control: in‐
crease distance
Clean the rear windowꢀꢁ106
Cruise control rocker switch
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Unlocking the hoodꢀꢁ251
17 With automatic tailgate operation: open/close
the tailgateꢀꢁ69
In the vicinity of the center console
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Control Displayꢀꢁ34
Ventilationꢀꢁ193
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Parking brakeꢀꢁ102
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
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trolꢀꢁ161
Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ269
Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ165
Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ150
PDC Park Distance Controlꢀꢁ176
Rearview cameraꢀꢁ179
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Radio/Multimedia
Parking assistantꢀꢁ182
Glove compartmentꢀꢁ210
HDC Hill Descent Controlꢀꢁ163
Climate controlꢀꢁ187
Steptronic transmission selector leverꢀꢁ111
Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ36
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In the vicinity of the roofliner
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Emergency Request, SOSꢀꢁ270
Glass sunroofꢀꢁ79
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5
Reading lightsꢀꢁ139
Interior lightsꢀꢁ139
Indicator light, front-seat passenger
airbagꢀꢁ143
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iDrive
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iDrive
Vehicle features and
options
Input and display
Letters and numbers
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐
tween entering upper and lower case letters,
numbers and characters.
Symbol
Function
or
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Insert blank space.
Use voice activation.
Confirm entry.
Concept
The iDrive combines the functions of many
switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller and, depending on the equipment
version, the touchscreen.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the choice
is narrowed down with every letter entered and
letters may be added automatically.
Entries are continuously compared with data
stored in the vehicle.
Safety information
▷ Only those letters are offered during entry for
which data is available.
Warning
▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐
tered in all languages that are available in
iDrive.
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic sit‐
uation allows. As warranted, stop and use the
systems and devices while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
Activating/deactivating the
functions
Several menu items are preceded by a check‐
box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐
tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the
menu item activates or deactivates the function.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
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Status information
General information
The status field can be found in the upper area of
the Control Display. Status information is dis‐
played in the form of symbols.
Symbol
Meaning
USB audio interface.
Online Entertainment.
WiFi.
Other symbols
Radio symbols
Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
Check Control message.
HD Radio station is being received.
Satellite radio is switched on.
The sound output has been
switched off.
Encrypted connection not active.
Telephone symbols
Request for the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Checking the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Signal strength of cellular network.
Network search.
Split screen, split screen display
General information
Cellular network is not available.
Additional information, for instance information
from the Onboard Computer can be displayed in
several menus on the right side of the split
screen display, referred to as the split screen.
The critical charge state of the mo‐
bile phone has been reached.
Roaming is active.
The additional information remains visible even
when switching to another menu on the split
screen.
SMS text message received.
Message received.
Reminder.
Switching on/off
Sending not possible.
Contacts are being loaded.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Entertainment symbols
Selecting the display
The display can be selected in menus which
support the split screen function.
Symbol
Meaning
CD/DVD player.
Bluetooth audio.
1. Move the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.
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2. Press the Controller.
Safety information
3. Select the desired setting.
NOTICE
Specifying the number of displays
Objects in the area in the front of the Control
Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐
play. There is a risk of damage to property. Do
not place objects in the area in front of the
Control Display.
It is possible to specify the number of displays.
1. Move the Controller to the right until the split
screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Personalize menu"
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is switched on automatically
after unlocking.
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Move the Controller to the left.
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐
eration is performed on the vehicle for several
minutes.
Control elements
Overview
Switching on/off manually
The Control Display can also be switched off
manually.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Turn off control display"
Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐
troller to switch it back on again.
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2
Control Display, with touchscreen depending
on the equipment version
Controller with navigation
system
Controller with buttons
General information
Control Display
The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐
structions, refer to page 279.
Operation
▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐
ample.
In the case of very high temperatures on the
Control Display, for instance due to intense solar
radiation, the brightness may be reduced down
to complete deactivation. Once the temperature
is reduced, for instance through shade or air con‐
ditioning, the normal functions are restored.
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Button Function
Opens destination input menu for
navigation.
Opens navigation map.
Press once: opens the previous dis‐
play.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.
▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.
Opens the Options menu.
Controller without navigation
system
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
▷ Tilt in four directions to switch between dis‐
plays, for example.
Operation
▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐
ample.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: calls up the main menu.
▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.
Press twice: displays all menu items
of the main menu.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
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Operating via the
Controller
Opening the main menu
Press the button.
▷ Tilt in two directions to switch between dis‐
plays, for example.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Buttons on the Controller
Adjusting the main menu
Button Function
1.
Press the button twice.
All menu items of the main menu are dis‐
played.
Press once: calls up the main menu.
Press twice: displays all menu items
of the main menu.
2. Select a menu item.
3. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐
tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.
Opens the Communication menu.
Opens the Media/Radio menu.
Selecting menu items
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
Press once: opens the previous dis‐
play.
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.
Opens the Options menu.
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2. Press the Controller.
▷ If applicable, further operating options for the
selected menu, for instance "Save station".
Dynamic contents
Changing settings
Settings, such as brightness, can be entered.
Via iDrive:
You can display dynamic contents within the
menu items. The contents of the menu items
update automatically, e.g., the active destination
guidance in the navigation. To access the dy‐
namic content directly, tap on the lower section
of the menu item.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Via iDrive:
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Contents of main menu"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
displayed.
Changing between displays
7. Press the Controller.
After a menu item is selected, for instance
"iDrive settings", a new display appears.
Entering letters and numbers
▷ Move the Controller to the left.
The current display closes and the previous
display is shown.
Input
1. Turn the Controller: select letter or number.
▷
Press the button.
2.
: confirm entry.
The previous display re-opens.
Deleting
▷ Move the Controller to the right.
The new display opens.
Symbol Function
An arrow indicates that additional displays can be
opened.
Press the Controller: delete letter or
number.
Opening recently used menus
Hold the Controller down: delete all
letters or numbers.
Press and hold this button.
Using alphabetical lists
The recently used menus are displayed.
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,
the letters for which there is an entry are dis‐
played at the left edge.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
All letters for which there are entries are dis‐
played on the left edge.
The menu consists of various areas:
▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐
played.
▷ Control options for the selected main menu,
for instance for "Media/Radio".
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Dynamic contents
Operation via touchscreen
You can display dynamic contents within the
menu items. The contents of the menu items
update automatically, e.g., the active destination
guidance in the navigation. To access the dy‐
namic content directly, tap on the lower section
of the menu item.
General information
The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐
screen.
Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Opening the main menu
2. "Contents of main menu"
Tap on the symbol.
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, a new display
opens.
An arrow indicates that additional displays can be
opened.
▷ Swipe to the left.
▷ Tap arrow.
The new display opens.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Changing settings
Settings such as brightness can be changed via
the touchscreen.
Adjusting the main menu
Via iDrive:
1.
Tap on the symbol.
1. "My Vehicle"
All menu items of the main menu are dis‐
played.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
2. Drag the menu item to the desired position
on the right or left.
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. To perform the desired setting:
Selecting menu items
Tap the desired menu item.
▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or
left, until the desired setting is displayed.
▷
,
Tap on the symbol.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
1.
Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.
A keyboard appears in the Control Display.
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2. Enter letters and numbers.
Deleting
The function will work immediately. This means,
for instance that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Symbol Function
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or
use objects.
Tapping the symbol: deletes the let‐
ter or number.
The button assignment is displayed at the top
edge of screen.
Tapping and holding the symbol all
letters: deletes all letters or numbers.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for ap‐
prox. 5 seconds.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved using the
touchscreen.
2. "OK"
Function
Operation
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin‐
gers.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐
tinations, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
Storing a function
1. Select function via iDrive.
2.
Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Executing a function
Press the button.
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Voice activation system
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Voice activation system
▷ Always say commands in the language of the
Vehicle features and
options
voice activation system.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Using the voice activation
system
Activating the voice activation
system
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the signal.
3. Say the command.
Concept
This symbol indicates that the voice acti‐
Most functions displayed on the Control Display
can be operated by voice commands via the
voice activation system. The system supports
you with announcements during input.
vation system is active.
No other commands may be available. In this
case, operate the function via iDrive.
Terminating the voice activation
system
General information
Press the button on the steering wheel
or ›Cancel‹.
▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐
hicle is stationary can only be operated via
the voice activation system to a limited ex‐
tent.
Possible commands
▷ The system uses a special microphone on
the driver's side.
▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐
structions to use with the voice activation
system.
General information
Most menu items on the Control Display can be
spoken as commands.
Commands from other menus can also be spo‐
ken.
Functional requirements
You can also select list entries such as phone list
entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐
tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the re‐
spective list.
▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐
ported by the voice activation system. To set
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Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the
Control Display:
Adjusting
Setting the language
The language to be used for voice activation and
system announcements can be set.
▷ Some possible commands for the current
menu.
▷ Some possible commands from other me‐
nus.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Status of the voice recognition.
2. "iDrive settings"
▷
Encrypted connection is not available.
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
Example: opening the tone
settings
5. Select the desired language.
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the Controller.
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog or
a short version.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if
needed.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
Via iDrive:
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
Help on the voice activation
system
▷ To have information on the operating princi‐
ple of the voice activation system read out
loud: ›Help with voice activation‹.
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
Online speech processing
Online speech processing provides a dictation
function, a natural method of entering destina‐
tions and improves the quality of voice recogni‐
tion. To use the functions, data is transmitted to
a service provider via an encrypted connection
and stored locally there.
▷ To have help for the current menu read out
loud: ›Help‹.
Information for Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to initiate
an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a
phone connection.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 270,
close to the interior mirror.
4. "Server speech recognition"
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Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
Amazon Alexa Car
Integration
▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐
ume of other audio sources is changed.
Concept
Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With Ama‐
zon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in
the vehicle.
▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
General information
Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the ve‐
hicle to prevent any impairment of safety while
driving.
System limits
▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead
to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and
glass sunroof closed.
Functional requirement
▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid
making other noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
▷ The ConnectedDrive account in the vehicle is
the same as in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Major language dialects can cause problems
with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud
and clear.
▷ The vehicle is connected in the BMW Con‐
nected app.
▷ Amazon account and BMW account are con‐
nected in the BMW Connected app.
Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
▷ The Bluetooth connection or USB connec‐
tion between the vehicle and the mobile de‐
vice is active.
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
used via voice activation.
Activation in the BMW
Connected app
Activate voice command response on the smart‐
phone for this purpose.
The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in
the BMW Connected app.
1.
2.
Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car
Integration is required every time before starting
a trip.
Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:
If it was not possible to activate voice command
response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears
on the Control Display.
▷ Pair mobile device with the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
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▷ Select driver profile, refer to page 72.
Press the button on the steering
2.
wheel.
3. Wait for the signal.
4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired com‐
mand.
Information about the active function is dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Malfunction
In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine
and start the engine again.
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General settings
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General settings
3. "Date and time"
Vehicle features and
options
4. "Time zone:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Setting the time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time:"
Language
5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
Setting the language
7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
8. Press the Controller.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
Setting the time format
Via iDrive:
5. Select the desired setting.
1. "My Vehicle"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time format:"
Setting the voice dialog
For voice dialog for the voice activation system,
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Time
Automatic time setting
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
Setting the time zone
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
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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. "Units"
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Date
Activating/deactivating the
display of the current
vehicle position
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date:"
Concept
If vehicle tracking has been activated, the current
vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW
Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cus‐
tomer portal.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
7. Make the settings for the month and year.
1. "My Vehicle"
Setting the date format
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Vehicle tracking"
4. "Vehicle tracking"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date format:"
Activating/deactivating
popup windows
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
For some functions, popup windows are dis‐
played automatically on the Control Display.
Some of these popup windows can be activated
or deactivated.
Setting the units of
measurement
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
You can set the units of measurement for some
values, for example, consumption, distances and
temperature.
2. "iDrive settings"
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3. "Pop-ups"
Selecting the contents of the
main menu
4. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
You can select the displayed contents for some
menu items in the main menu.
1.
Press the button.
Control Display
2. "Contents of main menu"
3. Select the desired menu and the desired
content.
Brightness
Via iDrive:
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Messages
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐
ing in the vehicle in list form.
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
7. Press the Controller.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
▷ Traffic messages.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
▷ Communication messages, for example e-
mails, SMS text messages or reminders.
Screensaver
If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensaver
will be displayed after an adjustable time.
▷ Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service
or the BMW Connected app.
▷ Check Control messages.
Via iDrive:
▷ Messages on service notifications.
▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Messages are additionally displayed in the status
field.
4. "Control display"
5. "Screensaver"
6. Select the desired setting.
Retrieving messages
Via iDrive:
1. "Notifications"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
2. Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where the mes‐
sage is displayed.
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General information
Deleting messages
With data transfer deactivated, the respective
function cannot be used.
All messages, except Check Control messages
or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can
be deleted from the list.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Check Control messages or messages from the
vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "Notifications"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. Select the desired message.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Data privacy"
3.
Press the button.
4. Select the desired setting.
4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Deleting personal data in the
vehicle
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
Concept
▷ Select the applications, from which mes‐
sages will be permitted.
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores per‐
sonal data, such as stored radio stations. This
personal data can be permanently deleted using
iDrive.
▷ Sort the messages according to date or prior‐
ity.
Via iDrive:
General information
1. "My Vehicle"
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Notifications"
▷ Driver profile settings.
4. Select the desired setting.
▷ Stored radio stations.
▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.
▷ Travel and Onboard Computer information.
▷ Music hard disk.
Data protection
Data transfer
▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.
▷ Phone book.
Concept
▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.
▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.
▷ Login accounts.
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use
requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐
vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for
some functions.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
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Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Function
Connec‐
tion type
Making calls via the hands-free
system.
Bluetooth.
Deleting data
Note and follow the instructions on the Control
Display.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Playing music from the smart‐
phone or the audio player.
Bluetooth or
USB.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Data privacy"
Using compatible apps via
iDrive.
Bluetooth or
USB.
4. "Delete personal data"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "OK"
USB storage device:
USB.
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
7. Exit and lock the vehicle.
The deletion process takes 15 minutes to com‐
plete.
Performing software updates.
Exporting and importing stored
trips.
If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.
Playing music.
Canceling deletion
Playing videos from the smart‐
phone or the USB storage de‐
vice.
USB.
Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.
Connections
Using the vehicle Internet ac‐
cess.
Internet hot‐
spot.
Concept
Using Apple CarPlay apps via
iDrive and voice operation.
Bluetooth
and WiFi.
Various connection types are available for using
mobile devices in the vehicle. The connection
type to select depends on the mobile device and
the desired function.
The following connection types require one-time
pairing with the vehicle:
▷ Bluetooth.
General information
▷ Internet hotspot.
▷ Apple CarPlay.
The following overview shows possible functions
and the suitable connection types for them. The
scope of functions depends on the mobile de‐
vice.
Paired devices are automatically recognized later
on and connected to the vehicle.
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Safety information
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
Warning
Bluetooth interface.
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic sit‐
uation allows. As warranted, stop and use the
systems and devices while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.
▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
▷ The device is ready for operation.
▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in
▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may
be required on the device; refer to the own‐
er's manual of the device.
Compatible devices
General information
Switching on Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
Information on mobile devices compatible with
bluetooth.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed
or deviating software versions.
5. "Bluetooth®"
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
When looking for compatible devices, you may
have to state the vehicle identification number
and the software part number. These numbers
can be displayed in the vehicle.
Activating/deactivating telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of a mobile
phone, the following functions must be activated
prior to pairing.
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. "Settings"
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
5. Select the desired setting, e.g.:
▷ "Office"
performed, if needed.
Activate function to transmit short mes‐
sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, notes,
and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can
be incurred by transmitting all data to the
vehicle.
▷ "Contact images"
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Activate function to show the contact pic‐
tures.
If connection was not successful: Frequently
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
Frequently Asked Questions
Activate the function to use Apple Car‐
Play.
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite
that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐
pected.
6. Move the Controller to the left.
Pairing the mobile device with the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected?
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections from
the device list on the mobile phone and start
a new device search.
5. Select the functions for which the device will
be used:
▷
▷
▷
▷
"Telephone"
"Bluetooth® audio"
"Apps"
▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or
has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone.
"Apple CarPlay"
Why does the mobile phone no longer react?
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on
the Control Display.
▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not
function anymore.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity.
Switch the mobile phone off and on again.
▷ Too high or too low ambient temperatures for
mobile phone operation.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile device display.
Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme
ambient temperatures.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.
7. Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number
must be entered.
Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive?
▷ The mobile phone may not be properly con‐
figured, for instance as Bluetooth audio de‐
vice.
▷ Compare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control
number on the display of the device.
Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐
phone or additional phone function.
Confirm the control number on the device
and on the Control Display.
Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐
played or why are they incomplete?
▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐
ber on the device and via iDrive.
▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.
The device is connected and displayed in the
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▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries
of the mobile phone or the SIM card are
transmitted.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB
port that is automatically connected when a
compatible mobile phone is inserted.
▷ It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.
▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance
MP3 players.
▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts
from social networks.
▷ USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32
and exFAT are the recommended formats.
▷ The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
A connected USB storage device will be sup‐
plied with charge current via the USB interface if
the device supports this. Follow the maximum
charge current of the USB interface.
▷ Data volume of the contact too large, for in‐
stance due to stored information such as
notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
The following uses are possible on USB interfa‐
ces with data transfer:
▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as
audio source or as telephone.
▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer
to page 72.
Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone or additional phone func‐
tion.
▷ Playing music files via USB audio.
▷ Playing videos via USB video.
How can the phone connection quality be im‐
proved?
▷ Loading of software updates, refer to
▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on
the mobile phone.
Follow the following when connecting:
▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐
tor into the USB interface.
▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐
chanical damage.
▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.
▷ Due to the large number of USB storage de‐
vices available on the market, it cannot be
guaranteed that every device is operable on
the vehicle.
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact the
hotline, a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
▷ Do not expose USB storage devices to ex‐
treme environmental conditions, such as very
high temperatures; refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐
niques, proper playback of the media stored
on the USB storage device cannot be guar‐
anteed in all cases.
USB connection
General information
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored
data, do not charge a USB storage device via
▷ Mobile phones.
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the onboard socket, when it is connected to
the USB interface.
Activating the Internet hotspot
Via iDrive:
▷ Depending on how the USB storage device is
being used, settings may be required on the
USB storage device, refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
Not compatible USB media:
▷ USB hard drives.
5. "Internet hotspot"
▷ USB hubs.
Connecting a device to the Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB storage devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
1. "My Vehicle"
Functional requirement
interface.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5.
"Internet hotspot"
Connecting the device
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Connect the USB storage device using a suitable
adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to
page 201.
6. Search for WiFi networks on the device. Se‐
lect network name on the device.
The USB storage device is displayed in the de‐
7. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐
nect.
Internet connection
General information
You will need to purchase data volume from a
service provider when you first connect to the In‐
ternet via the Internet hotspot.
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inter‐
net hotspot.
All devices connected via the Internet hotspot
use this data volume.
If necessary, data volume can be purchased from
the ConnectedDrive Store.
Functional requirements
WiFi interface.
Adjusting
▷ ConnectedDrive contract.
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden so that it cannot be found by other devi‐
ces.
▷ Data contract with a service provider.
▷ WiFi activated on the device.
▷ Internet hotspot activated in the vehicle.
▷ The ignition is switched on.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
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Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth, re‐
4.
5.
Press the button.
▷ "Change hotspot key"
Enter the desired hotspot code.
▷ "Change hotspot name"
Enter the desired network name.
▷ "Hide hotspot"
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
Activate or deactivate the function.
Operation
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or net‐
work name:
For more information, refer to the Integrated
Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment, Communication.
Select the symbol.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite
that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐
pected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.
Functional requirements
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile contract.
▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.
▷ Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are
switched on on the iPhone.
▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of stored vehicles under Blue‐
tooth and under WiFi.
▷ Booking the ConnectedDrive service: Apple
CarPlay preparation.
▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the
required function is still not available: contact the
hotline, a dealer's service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
Managing mobile devices
General information
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth®"
▷ After one-time pairing, the devices are auto‐
matically recognized and reconnected when
the ignition is switched on.
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
▷ The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle
after recognition.
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▷ For some devices, certain settings may be
necessary, for instance authorization, see
owner's manual of the device.
Disconnecting the device
The device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐
nected.
The device remains paired and can be con‐
Displaying the device list
All devices paired or connected with the vehicle
are displayed in the device list.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Via iDrive:
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
5. "Disconnect device"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device is
used.
Connecting the device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via iDrive:
Symbol
Function
"Telephone"
"Additional telephone"
"Bluetooth® audio"
"Apps"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Connect device"
"Internet hotspot"
"Apple CarPlay"
The functions that were assigned to the device
before disconnecting are assigned to the device
when it is reconnected. The functions may be
deactivated on a device already connected.
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated for
paired and connected devices.
Deleting the device
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Delete device"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select the desired device.
5. Select the desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, the function
will be deactivated where appropriate for a de‐
vice that is already connected and the device will
be disconnected.
The device is disconnected and removed from
the device list.
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Via iDrive:
Swapping the telephone and
additional phone
If two mobile phones are connected to the vehi‐
cle, the functions of the phone and additional
phone can be switched.
1. Store the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB flash drive.
2. Connect the USB storage device to a USB
interface, refer to page 201.
Via iDrive:
3. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
4. "iDrive settings"
5. "Software update"
6. "Update software"
7. "USB"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."
8. "Install software"
9. "OK"
Software update
General information
10.Wait for the update to complete.
11.Confirm system restart.
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for example mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for many
of the supported devices. The vehicle is kept up-
to-date via regular vehicle software updates.
Restoring the software version
You can restore the software to the version prior
to the last update or to its factory settings.
The software may only be restored when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.
Updates and related current information is availa‐
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Displaying the version of the
installed software
The software version installed in the vehicle is
displayed.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore software"
5.
▷ "Previous version"
Via iDrive:
The previous software version is restored.
▷ "Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Show current version"
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
If an update has been carried out before, select
the desired version to display additional informa‐
tion.
8. Wait for restore.
9. Confirm system restart.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.
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Owner's Manual media
Vehicle features and
options
Integrated Owner's Manual
in the vehicle
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the
selected options or country versions. This also
applies to safety-related functions and systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐
cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's Manual
1.
Press the button.
2. "My Vehicle"
General information
3. "Owner's Manual"
4. Select the desired method of accessing the
contents.
You can use the following media formats to call
up the content in the Owner's Manual:
Scrolling through the Owner's
Manual
Turn the Controller, until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, re‐
Printed Owner's Manual
Context help
Concept
The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐
ard, country-specific, and optional features of‐
fered with the series.
General information
The section of the Owner's Manual relating to
the function that is currently selected can be dis‐
played directly.
General information
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment, and Communication can be obtained as a
printed book from the service center.
Opening via iDrive
Change directly to the Options menu from the
function on the Control Display:
1.
Press the button.
Supplementary Owner's Manuals
Also follow the Supplementary Owner's Manuals,
which are included in addition to the onboard lit‐
erature.
2. "Owner's Manual"
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Opening when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the
Control Display:
2.
Press the desired programmable
memory button and hold for more than 2 sec‐
onds.
"Owner's Manual"
Executing
Press the corresponding button.
The owner's manual is directly dis‐
played at the selected entry point.
Changing between a function and
the Owner's Manual
To switch from a function, for instance radio, to
the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and
to alternate between the two displays:
1.
Press the button.
2. "Owner's Manual"
3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.
4.
5.
Press the button again to return to the
last displayed function.
Press the button to return to the page
of the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate continuously between the last dis‐
played function and the last displayed page of
the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens
a new display every time.
Programmable memory buttons
General information
The entry points into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the programmable memory buttons,
Storing
1. Select the desired entry point via iDrive:
▷ "Quick reference"
▷ "Search by pictures"
▷ "Keyword search"
▷ "Animations"
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