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BMW iDrive
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BMW iDrive
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Input and display
Entering letters and numbers
Letters and numbers can be entered, e.g.,
when inputting destinations.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Letters and numbers can be entered using the
control display or voice control.
Display and operating
concept
Icon
Function
Change between capital and
lower-case letters.
Principle
BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and operat-
ing concept and includes a wide range of func-
tions. Using BMW iDrive, you can input letters
and characters when entering a destination or
activate or deactivate functions.
Enter a blank space.
Switching between languages.
Use voice control.
Confirm entry.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions
can be operated as follows:
Tap icon: delete a letter or a
number.
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Via the control display.
Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
Using the operating elements in the vehicle.
Press and hold the icon: delete
all letters or numbers.
Additional information:
Entry comparison
Instrument cluster, refer to page 45.
When entering data from a database such as
contacts, the selection is gradually narrowed
down for each character entered, with charac-
ters being added as necessary.
Safety information
Warning
Activating/deactivating the functions
Some menu items are preceded by an icon. To
activate or deactivate the function, select the
menu item.
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic
situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
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Icon
Meaning
Instrument cluster
Function is activated.
Principle
The instrument cluster comprises various digi-
tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range,
temperature as well as indicator and warning
lights.
Function is deactivated.
Functions can be activated or
deactivated using the button
on the control display. If the
button is highlighted in color,
the function is activated.
The buttons on the steering wheel can be
used to configure the layout of the instrument
cluster and the contents of the central display
area, e.g., trip data. Additional views can be
set on the control display, e.g., a second actual
speed.
BMW Curved Display
Safety information
Principle
The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen
display in the instrument panel that is curved
towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display
comprises the instrument cluster on the driv-
er's side and the control display.
Warning
If the driving information displays on the in-
strument cluster fail, e.g., the speedometer,
do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Imme-
diately park the vehicle in a safe manner.
Turning drive-ready state off and on again
may correct the malfunction, allowing you to
continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be
corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-
thorized service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the BMW
Curved Display in the Care chapter.
Additional information:
Caring for special components, refer to
page 390.
Overview
Overview
1
Instrument cluster 45
Control display 47
2
Instrument cluster.
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Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 137.
Display ranges on the instrument
cluster
Operating elements on the steering
wheel
Operating Function
element
Display the menu bar on the in-
strument cluster.
Turn knurled wheel: scroll selec-
tion up or down.
1
Speedometer
Tilt knurled wheel in corre-
sponding direction: Move selec-
tion to left or right.
2
Driver assistance systems 213
Parking assistance systems 240
Driver Attention Camera 207
Check Control 137
3
4
Press knurled wheel: confirm
selection.
Selector lever display 122
Gear shift indicator 144
Selection lists 143
Configuring the layout
The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to
the respective driving mode.
Efficiency trainer 322
Power gauge 145
In Personal Mode drive mode, the layout in
the instrument cluster can be individually con-
figured and displayed.
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Tachometer 146
6
7
Engine temperature 146
Outside temperature 147
Central display range 147
Shift lights 147
1.
Press the Settings button on the
steering wheel.
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A menu bar is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
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My Modes drive mode 129
10 Speed Limit Info 213
Speed Limit Assistant 236
11 Time 150
2. "LAYOUT"
Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel
on the steering wheel where applicable.
12 Fuel gauge 151
Range 151
3. Select the desired setting using the knurled
wheel on the steering wheel.
The positions of some displays may vary,
e.g., the selector lever display.
Some of the displays in the instrument cluster
may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's
Manual.
Additional information:
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Settings
Warning
Specific displays can be configured individu-
ally, e.g., a second actual speed.
Objects in the area in front of a display can
slip and damage the display. There is a risk
of injury and risk of property damage. Do not
place objects in the area in front of a display.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Displays" / "Instrument
cluster"
2. Select the desired setting.
Overview
Control display
Principle
The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-
trol display.
The control display switches on automatically
when it is needed for operation or when the
vehicle is unlocked.
The control display is located on the instru-
ment panel above the center console.
The control display can also be turned on/off
manually.
The main menu of BMW iDrive is divided into
different areas, e.g., menu bar, status informa-
tion, and widgets.
Buttons on the control display
When operating the control display, the but-
tons on the control display illuminate.
You can configure various settings such as the
brightness of the control display.
Button Function
Go to previous menu.
Safety information
Warning
Go to Media menu.
When driving, loose items or devices con-
nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile
phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,
e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-
ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There
is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.
Secure loose objects or devices that are con-
nected to the vehicle via a cable.
Call up the Communication menu.
Go to Navigation menu.
Turning the control display on/off
The control display is turned on automatically
when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the
control display is needed for operation.
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In certain situations, the control display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no
operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-
eral minutes.
Main menu
The main menu can be opened from any
menu.
The control display can also be switched off
manually.
Climate menu
The Climate menu provides access to all
climate control functions.
1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control
display.
Apps menu
2. "Control display off"
The Apps menu provides access to all apps
and vehicle functions. You can use a filter to
make it easier to find a specific app. The last
selected filter is stored. To display the desired
app, change the filter as necessary.
Tap the control display to turn it on again.
Main menu
General information
Apple CarPlay©
The main menu on the control display is div-
ided into different areas.
The Apple CarPlay menu is displayed in
the main menu depending on national-market
version and connected function. Apple CarPlay
enables the secure use of certain functions of a
compatible Apple iPhone via iDrive.
Overview
Android Auto©
The Android Auto menu is displayed in
the main menu, depending on national-market
version and associated function. Android Auto
enables the secure use of certain functions of a
compatible Android smartphone via iDrive.
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Widgets
Widgets
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3
4
Status information
Temperature setting
Menu bar
Widgets show real-time information and dy-
namic content such as the navigation map.
Widgets also serve as buttons and allow you to
jump to the respective menu or most important
functions.
Menu bar
Status information
General information
The menu bar may not be displayed when us-
ing third-party apps. To display the menu bar
again, swipe up from the lower edge of the
control display or press a button.
General information
Status information is displayed at the top of
the control display in the form of icons. De-
pending on the equipment and national-mar-
ket version, different icons are available.
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Telephone status information
Other status information
Icon
Meaning
Icon Meaning
Active call.
Sound output active.
Signal strength.
SIM card missing.
Wireless charging active.
Sound output deactivated.
Activation word active.
BMW ID or driver profile.
Destination guidance active.
Go to quick access.
Entertainment status information
Icon Meaning
Bluetooth audio.
Smartphone audio.
Connected Music with Spotify.
Time shift.
Park Distance Control: sound deacti-
vated.
Quick access
Certain functions and individual shortcuts can
be opened via quick access.
Function
Operation
Wi-Fi.
Show quick Swipe from top to bottom on the
Apple CarPlay.
link.
control display.
Android Auto.
Tap the icon at the top of the
screen.
Satellite radio is switched on.
Hide quick Swipe from the bottom up on
Status information messages
link.
the control display.
Icon
Meaning
Shortcuts
Number of notifications.
Check Control message.
Do not disturb.
Principle
Shortcuts provide quick access to functions
such as those that are frequently used. Short-
cuts are opened via the quick link and can be
defined individually. The following functions,
for example, are defined as shortcuts:
Message.
Additional information:
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The radio stations.
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
The navigation destinations.
The phone numbers.
The jump-ins to menus.
The functions.
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Saving shortcuts
Enabling/disabling audible feedback
Shortcuts can only be created with an active
BMW ID or a driver profile.
1. To enable/disable audio confirmation for
the control display, go through the menu as
follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "System
settings" / "Sound".
1. Press and hold the desired function.
2. "Add to shortcuts"
2. Select the desired setting.
Shortcuts can also be saved directly via the
quick link.
System limits
In the case of very high temperatures on the
control display, for instance due to intense so-
lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced
down to complete deactivation. Once the
temperature is reduced, for instance through
shade or air conditioning, the normal functions
are restored.
Selecting shortcuts
1. To select shortcuts, swipe from top to bot-
tom on the control display.
2. Select the desired shortcut.
The function will work immediately. This
means for instance that the connection is es-
tablished when a phone number is selected.
Operation via control display
Sorting shortcuts
1. To sort shortcuts, swipe from top to bottom
on the control display.
Principle
The control display is equipped with a touch-
screen.
2. Press and hold the desired shortcut and
move it to the desired position.
You can tap on menu items and widgets.
Touch the control display with your fingers, do
not use any objects.
Deleting shortcuts
1. To delete shortcuts, swipe from top to bot-
tom on the control display.
Adjusting widgets
2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.
The widgets can be adjusted in the main
menu. The adjustments can only be performed
when the vehicle is stationary.
3.
Tap the icon for deleting the desired
shortcut.
Settings
1. If necessary,
tap the icon.
2. Press and hold the widget.
Setting the brightness
3. The following adjustments can be made:
1. To adjust the brightness of the control dis-
play, go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "Displays" / "Cockpit
brightness" / "Brightness at night".
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Tap the add icon.
A new widget can be added below the
selected widget.
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Tap the delete icon.
The widget is deleted.
Tap the sort icon.
2. Select the desired setting.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright-
ness control may not be clearly visible.
The widget can be moved to the desired
position.
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Sorting apps
The order of apps can be adjusted in the Apps
menu.
Direct access buttons
Principle
1. Open the Apps menu.
There are buttons for jumping directly to cer-
tain functions in the vehicle. These buttons
can be used to bring up the respective menu
directly on the control display. Then continue
operation via iDrive.
2. Press and hold the desired app icon and
move it to the desired position.
Calling up the context menu
Depending on the menu item, a context menu
with additional options can be displayed.
Overview
The direct access buttons are located on the
center console, between the steering wheel
and driver’s door, and in the headliner.
To bring up the Context menu, press and hold
the desired menu item.
The menu consists of various areas, for in-
stance:
Button Function
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"General help": The Integrated Owner's
Manual opens.
Go to the Drive Settings menu on
the center console.
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"Add to shortcuts": The menu item is de-
fined as a shortcut.
Go to the Exterior Lighting menu be-
tween the steering wheel and driv-
er’s door.
Using the map
The navigation map can be moved on the con-
trol display.
Go to the Interior Lighting menu on
the headliner.
Function
Operation
Move map.
Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin-
gers.
Principle
Display menu.
Tap once.
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a
personal assistant that enables natural voice
operation of various vehicle functions.
Using alphabetical lists
Contacts are listed in alphabetical order.
The Personal Assistant provides proactive
suggestions to make it easier to operate the
vehicle. The Personal Assistant is available de-
pending on national-market version. The func-
tion scope and detection may vary depending
on national-market version.
To navigate to a desired initial letter in a list of
more than 30 entries, select the letter on the
letter bar and scroll up or down.
Favorites are displayed at the top of the list.
Entries with numbers are displayed at the end
of the list.
You can use supported voice assistants from
third parties in your vehicle after pairing your
smartphone.
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You can configure various settings such as the
suggestions from the Personal Assistant.
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Setting the system language, refer to
page 54.
The system includes special microphones on
the driver side and the front passenger side.
Online speech processing, refer to
page 54.
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Data protection, refer to page 61.
Activation word, refer to page 52.
Get suggestions, refer to page 54.
Using the voice activation system
›...‹: In the Owner's Manual, commands that
can be spoken are indicated by brackets.
When saying commands, note the following:
Activating the voice control system
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Say the commands at a normal volume.
Speaking directly into the microphone does
not improve voice recognition.
General information
You can activate voice control as follows:
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Say the commands fluently and with nor-
mal volume, emphasis, and speed.
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Briefly press the microphone button
on the steering wheel.
Say the activation word.
Functional requirements
The following functional requirements apply for
the Personal Assistant:
Microphone button on steering wheel
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A language that is supported by the Per-
sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.
1.
To activate voice control with the
microphone button, briefly press the voice
control button on the steering wheel.
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Download the corresponding language
package before using the Personal Assis-
tant for the first time.
The microphone on the driver's side is ac-
tive.
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Commands must always be spoken in the
selected system language.
2. Say the desired command.
Activation word
Principle
For the full range of functions, you must acti-
vate or purchase the following functions:
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Online speech processing is enabled.
All settings under Data privacy are enabled.
The activation word is enabled.
Saying the activation word will start the
Personal Assistant: ›Hello BMW‹. The micro-
phones on the driver's or front passenger's
side are active with the following voice control,
depending on where the activation word was
spoken.
Suggestions are activated.
A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.
Corresponding ConnectedDrive services
are purchased in the ConnectedDrive Store.
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The BMW Digital Premium subscription has
been purchased.
Then say the command. The activation word
and the command can be spoken without
pause in one sentence.
Additional information:
Enabling/disabling the activation word
The activation word can be enabled and disa-
bled.
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Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /
"General" / "Activation with voice control".
Help for voice control
You can say the following commands to get
help with voice control:
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›Voice commands‹: Possible example com-
mands are announced.
Activation word from third-party providers
Depending on the national-market version,
some third-party providers provide digital voice
assistants such as Siri or Amazon Alexa.
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›General information on voice control‹: In-
formation on how voice control operates is
announced.
To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-
nected via Apple CarPlay.
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›Help‹: Tips and example commands for
voice control are announced.
Supported voice assistants can be used in the
vehicle after you have connected your smart-
phone.
Sample commands
The following voice commands serve as exam-
ples.
The activation word for voice assistants from
associated third-party providers can be used
in addition to your preset activation word from
BMW.
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›Call John Smith‹
›Drive me to JFK airport‹
›Increase volume‹ or ›Decrease volume‹
›Activate the climate control‹
›What is my remaining range‹
›Sport mode‹
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /
"Voice control" / "Other assistants".
2. Select the desired setting.
Additional example commands can be dis-
played on the control display.
Canceling voice control
You can cancel voice control as follows:
Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"Vehicle" / "Personal Assistant" / "Example
commands".
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Press the voice control button on
the steering wheel again.
Say the following command: ›Cancel‹
Sample commands are displayed in the BMW
Intelligent Personal Assistant widget.
Menu items
Possible voice commands
The Personal Assistant can open menu items
directly. Say the menu items as they are dis-
played on the control display. You do not have
to follow the order of the menu items when
speaking them out loud.
Principle
Voice commands can be used to give instruc-
tions or ask questions, with the Personal As-
sistant providing assistance.
1. Activate voice control.
2. ›Media‹
It is possible, for example, to call contacts, nav-
igate to an address, change settings, or control
vehicle functions, e.g., air conditioning, by voice
command.
3. ›Presets‹
The stored stations are displayed on the
control display.
You can reach most content on the control dis-
play, e.g., menu items or lists, using spoken
commands.
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Configuring the visualization
Settings
How the Personal Assistant is visualized can
be set.
Setting the system language
You must set a system language that is sup-
ported by the Personal Assistant. A language
package can be downloaded.
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "All" / "Personal Assistant" /
"Settings" / "General" / "Visualization".
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /
"Language".
2. Select the desired setting.
Voice control from third-party
providers
2. Select the desired setting.
Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party
voice control can be activated by pressing and
holding the microphone button on the steering
wheel.
Managing language packages
1. To manage language packages, go
through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /
"Language".
1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /
"Voice control".
2. Select the desired setting.
2. Select the desired setting.
Suggestions
The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-
vidual suggestions. Suggestions can be ena-
bled or disabled. Suggestions can be custom-
ized, e.g., which categories suggestions are
based on or whether to emit a signal tone.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the voice guid-
ance until the desired volume is set.
The volume remains constant even if the vol-
ume of other audio sources is changed.
1. To configure the settings, go through
the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /
"Suggestions".
Using the voice activation of the
smartphone
Depending on the device, a smartphone con-
nected to the vehicle can be used via voice
control.
2. Select the desired setting.
Online speech processing
The device must be connected via Apple Car-
Play or Android Auto.
Online speech processing improves the quality
of the speech recognition and search results
for points of interest. To use the functions,
data is transmitted to a service provider via an
encrypted connection and stored locally there.
Online speech processing is not available in all
languages. Online voice processing can be de-
activated depending on national-market ver-
sion.
1.
Press and hold the voice control
button on the steering wheel for approx.
3 seconds.
The voice activation of the smartphone is
activated.
Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /
"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /
"General" / "Online speech processing".
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If activation is successful, a confirmation
appears on the control display.
System limits
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The Personal Assistant provides informa-
tion about vehicle functions that may not be
installed in the vehicle. This also applies to
safety functions and systems.
2.
Press the voice control button on
the steering wheel to cancel the smart-
phone voice control.
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Certain noises can be detected and may
lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-
dows closed.
Amazon Alexa Car Integration
Noises from the front passenger or occu-
pants can impair the system. Avoid making
other noise in the vehicle while speaking.
Principle
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available de-
pending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version. Alexa is a digital assistant
from Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integra-
tion, Alexa can be used in the vehicle. For
safety reasons, the use of some Alexa func-
tions may be restricted while driving your vehi-
cle.
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Major language dialects can cause prob-
lems with the speech recognition feature.
A poor data connection influences the re-
sponse time of the Personal Assistant and
the Search.
Connecting mobile devices
to the vehicle
Functional requirements
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A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.
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An active Amazon account must exist.
Principle
Various connection modes are available for us-
ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-
tion mode to select depends on the mobile de-
vice and desired function.
Activating Amazon Alexa Car
Integration
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in
the vehicle.
Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa
app to set it up in the vehicle.
General information
Detailed information on the functions and con-
nection modes is provided in the following me-
dia from the Owner's Manual under the speci-
fied keyword:
1. To activate Amazon Alexa Car Integration,
go through the menu as follows: Apps
menu / "All" / "Alexa".
2. Select the desired setting.
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Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the
vehicle as follows:
Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,
communication and entertainment.
Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-
sired command.
The following information sources can also be
used:
Information about the active function is dis-
played on the control display.
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Driver’s Guide app.
Driver’s Guide Web.
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situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.
Safety information
Warning
Operating the integrated information systems
and communication devices while driving can
distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of
accident, injury, and property damage. Only
use the systems or devices when the traffic
Overview
The following overview shows possible func-
tions and suitable connection modes for them.
The functions available depend on the vehicle
equipment and connected mobile device.
Function
Connection mode
Icon
Making calls via the hands-free sys- Bluetooth.
tem.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.
Playing music from a mobile device.
Keyword: audio.
Bluetooth audio.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection.
Calling without a mobile phone.
Personal eSIM.
Keyword: calling with the Personal
eSIM.
Keyword: Personal eSIM.
Data exchange between mobile de-
vice and vehicle.
Wi-Fi.
Keyword: vehicle WLAN.
Use Internet access via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot.
hotspot.
Keyword: personal hotspot.
Using Apple CarPlay via iDrive and
via voice control.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection and
vehicle Wi-Fi.
Keyword: Apple CarPlay.
Using Android Auto via iDrive and via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
voice control.
Keyword: Bluetooth connection and
vehicle Wi-Fi.
Keyword: Android Auto.
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