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Cockpit
AT A GLANCE
Cockpit
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. 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 and functions that are
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
1
2
3
4
Rear window safety switchꢀꢁ78
Power windowsꢀꢁ77
Bad weather lightꢀꢁ139
Light switchꢀꢁ136
Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ90
Central locking system
Unlockingꢀꢁ65
Lights off
Daytime running lightsꢀꢁ138
Lockingꢀꢁ65
Parking lightsꢀꢁ136
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Lights
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Cockpit
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Low beamsꢀꢁ136
10
Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/offꢀꢁ99
Automatic headlight controlꢀꢁ137
Cornering lightꢀꢁ138
Auto Start/Stop functionꢀꢁ100
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ138
Instrument lightingꢀꢁ139
11 Steering wheel buttons, right
Entertainment source
6
Steering column stalk, left
Volume
Turn signalꢀꢁ104
Voice activationꢀꢁ42
High beams, headlight flasherꢀꢁ104
High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ138
Roadside parking lightsꢀꢁ137
Onboard Computerꢀꢁ129
Telephone, see Owner's Manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and
Communicationꢀꢁ6
Thumbwheel for selection listsꢀꢁ129
Horn, entire surface
12
13
Heated steering wheelꢀꢁ92
7
8
9
Shift paddlesꢀꢁ112
Instrument clusterꢀꢁ120
Steering column stalk, right
Wipersꢀꢁ105
14 Adjusting the steering wheelꢀꢁ92
15 Steering wheel buttons, left
Cruise control on/offꢀꢁ175
Wiper on Canadian modelsꢀꢁ108
Rain sensorꢀꢁ106
Active Cruise Control on/offꢀꢁ169
Cruise control: to store the speed
Pausing, continuing cruise control
Rain sensor on Canadian mod‐
elsꢀꢁ109
Cleaning the windshieldꢀꢁ107
Rear window wiper in Canadian
modelsꢀꢁ110
Camera-based cruise control: re‐
duce distance
Rear window wiperꢀꢁ107
Camera-based cruise control: in‐
crease distance
Clean the rear windowꢀꢁ107
Cruise control rocker switch
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Cockpit
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16
Unlocking the hoodꢀꢁ252
17
With automatic tailgate operation:
open/close the tailgateꢀꢁ69
In the vicinity of the center console
1
2
3
Control Displayꢀꢁ34
Ventilationꢀꢁ195
Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ37
Parking brakeꢀꢁ103
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
9
Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ269
10
trolꢀꢁ162
Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ151
Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ166
PDC Park Distance Controlꢀꢁ178
Rearview cameraꢀꢁ181
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5
6
7
8
Radio/Multimedia
Glove compartmentꢀꢁ210
Parking assistantꢀꢁ184
Climate controlꢀꢁ189
HDC Hill Descent Controlꢀꢁ164
Steptronic transmission selector leverꢀꢁ112
Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ36
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In the vicinity of the roofliner
1
2
3
Emergency Request, SOSꢀꢁ270
Glass sunroofꢀꢁ79
4
5
Reading lightsꢀꢁ140
Interior lightsꢀꢁ140
Indicator light, front-seat passenger
airbagꢀꢁ144
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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 and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. 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
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
Symbol
Meaning
USB device.
Online Entertainment.
Apple CarPlay.
The status field can be found in the upper area of
the Control Display. Status information is dis‐
played in the form of symbols.
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 drive.
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
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Move the Controller to the left.
The Control Display is switched on automatically
when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the
Control Display is needed for operation.
Control elements
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐
eration is performed on the vehicle for several
minutes.
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.
1
2
Control Display, with touchscreen depending
on the equipment version
Controller with navigation
system
Controller with buttons
Control Display
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.
General information
To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐
structions, refer to page 279.
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.
Operation
▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐
ample.
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iDrive
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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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iDrive
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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.
Entering letters and numbers
Dynamic contents
Input
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.
1. Turn the Controller: select letter or number.
2.
: confirm entry.
Deleting
Via iDrive:
Symbol Function
1. "My Vehicle"
Press the Controller: delete letter or
2. "Contents of main menu"
number.
Changing between displays
After a menu item is selected, for instance
"iDrive settings", a new display appears.
Hold the Controller down: delete all
letters or numbers.
▷ Move the Controller to the left.
Using alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,
the letters for which there is an entry are dis‐
played at the left edge.
The current display closes and the previous
display is shown.
▷
Press the button.
1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.
The previous display re-opens.
All letters for which there are entries are dis‐
played on the left edge.
▷ Move the Controller to the right.
The new display opens.
2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.
An arrow indicates that additional displays can be
opened.
The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐
played.
Opening recently used menus
Operation via touchscreen
Press and hold this button.
The recently used menus are displayed.
General information
Depending on the equipment version, the Con‐
trol Display is equipped with a touchscreen.
Opening the Options menu
Press the button.
Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not use
any objects.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
Opening the main menu
The menu consists of various areas, for instance:
▷ "Split screen": screen settings.
Tap on the symbol.
▷ "Media/Radio": control options for the se‐
lected main menu.
▷ "Save station": if applicable, further control
options for the selected menu.
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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.
Entering letters and numbers
Input
Adjusting the main menu
1.
Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.
1.
Tap on the symbol.
A keyboard is displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
All menu items of the main menu are dis‐
played.
2. Enter desired letters and numbers.
2. Drag the menu item to the desired position
on the right or left.
Deleting
Selecting menu items
Symbol Function
Tap the desired menu item.
Tapping the symbol: deletes the let‐
ter or number.
Tapping and holding the symbol all
letters: deletes all letters or numbers.
Operating navigation map
The navigation map can be moved using the
touchscreen.
Function
Operation
Dynamic contents
Enlarge/shrink
map.
Drag in or out with the fin‐
gers.
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.
Programmable memory
buttons
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
General information
2. "Contents of main menu"
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
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iDrive
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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.
The function will work immediately. This means,
for instance that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the key assignment
Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or
use objects.
The assignment of the buttons is displayed in
the upper area of the Control Display.
Deleting the button assignments
1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for ap‐
prox. 5 seconds.
2. "OK"
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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 and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. 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
the language, refer to page 46.
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Voice activation system
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Displaying possible commands
The following is displayed in the top area of the
Control Display:
Settings
Setting the voice dialog
You can set the system to use standard dialog or
a short version.
▷ Some possible commands for the current
menu.
▷ Some possible commands from other me‐
nus.
The short version of the voice dialog plays back
short messages in abbreviated form.
▷ Status of the voice recognition.
Via iDrive:
▷
Encrypted connection is not available.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
Example: opening the tone
settings
4. "Speech mode:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the Controller.
1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if
needed.
Speaking during voice output
It is possible to answer during inquiries of the
voice activation system. The function can be de‐
activated if inquiries are often undesirably inter‐
rupted, for instance due to background noise or
conversations in the vehicle.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Tone‹
Via iDrive:
Help on the voice activation
system
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
▷ ›Help with voice activation‹: have information
on the operating principle of the voice activa‐
tion system read out loud.
3. "Language"
4. "Speaking during voice output"
▷ ›Help‹: have help for the current menu read
out loud.
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.
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 tele‐
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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Voice activation system
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Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
Voice assistants from third-
party providers
▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐
ume of other audio sources is changed.
Concept
Some third-party providers provide digital voice
assistants. Supported voice assistants can be
used in the vehicle.
▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile
currently used.
General information
Some of the functions are limited in the vehicle
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 requirements
▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear
seat bench can impair the system. Avoid
making other noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
▷ Connected Voice Services purchased via
ConnectedDrive Store.
▷ Same ConnectedDrive account used in the
vehicle and in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Major language dialects can cause problems
with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud
and clear.
▷ Vehicle added in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Third-party account and BMW account are
linked in the BMW Connected app.
▷ Smartphone connected to the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
Using the voice activation
system of the smartphone
Activation in the BMW
Connected app
Third-party assistants are set up in the BMW
Connected app.
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
used via voice activation.
Activate voice command response on the smart‐
phone for this purpose.
Follow the instructions in the app.
1.
2.
Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
Activation in the vehicle
An authorization for the use of the voice assistant
is required every time before starting a trip.
Voice command response is activated on the
smartphone.
1. Authorizing voice assistants from third-party
providers:
Release the button.
▷ Connect the smartphone to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
If it was not possible to activate voice command
response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears
on the Control Display.
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▷ Selects appropriate driver profile, refer to
page 72.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. Wait for the signal.
4. Say the specific activation word of the third-
party provider and the desired command.
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
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Vehicle features and
options
Setting the time
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are
displayed.
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
Language
8. Press the Controller.
Setting the language
Via iDrive:
Setting the time format
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
1. "My Vehicle"
3. If necessary, "Language"
4. "Language:"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
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"
Via iDrive:
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time zone:"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Automatic time setting"
5. Select the desired setting.
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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Date
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
Activating/deactivating the
display of the current
vehicle position
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.
7. Make the settings for the month and year.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
Setting the date format
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Data privacy"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date format:"
4. "Vehicle tracking"
5. Select the desired setting.
5. Select the desired setting.
Activating/deactivating
popup windows
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
You can set the units of measurement for some
values, for example, consumption, distances and
temperature.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Pop-ups"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Units"
4. Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
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3. Select the desired menu and the desired
content.
Control Display
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
Brightness
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Messages
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐
ing in the vehicle in list form.
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness at night"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is set.
General information
The following messages can be displayed:
▷ Traffic messages.
7. Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
▷ Communication messages, for example e-
mails, SMS text messages or reminders.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
▷ Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service
or the BMW Connected app.
Screensaver
If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensaver
will be displayed after an adjustable time.
▷ Check Control messages.
▷ Messages on service notifications.
▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.
Via iDrive:
Messages are additionally displayed in the status
field.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Retrieving messages
Via iDrive:
4. "Control display"
5. "Screensaver"
6. Select the desired setting.
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the desired message.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐
rently used.
The menu in which the message is displayed will
open.
Selecting the contents of the
main menu
You can select the displayed contents for some
menu items in the main menu.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control messages
or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can
be deleted from the list.
Check Control messages or messages from the
vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Contents of main menu"
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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
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:
1. "My Vehicle"
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
▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.
▷ Phone book.
Data transfer
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.
General information
With data transfer deactivated, the respective
function cannot be used.
Functional requirement
Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Deleting data
Note and follow the instructions on the Control
Display.
Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
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Via iDrive:
Function
Connec‐
tion type
1. "My Vehicle"
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.
Performing software updates.
7. Exit and lock the vehicle.
Exporting and importing stored
trips.
The deletion process takes 15 minutes to com‐
plete.
Playing music.
If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.
Playing videos from the smart‐
phone or the USB device.
USB.
Canceling deletion
Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.
Using Apple CarPlay apps via
iDrive and voice operation.
Bluetooth
and WLAN.
Connections
The following connection types require one-time
pairing with the vehicle:
Concept
▷ Bluetooth.
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.
▷ Apple CarPlay.
Paired devices are automatically recognized later
on and connected to the vehicle.
Safety information
General information
The following overview shows possible functions
and the suitable connection types for them. The
scope of functions depends on the mobile de‐
vice.
Warning
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.
Function
Connec‐
tion type
Making calls via the hands-free
system.
Bluetooth.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.
Playing music from the smart‐
phone or the audio player.
Bluetooth or
USB.
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Switching on Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
Compatible devices
General information
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
Activating/deactivating telephone
functions
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.
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. Select the desired setting, e.g.:
▷ "Office"
5. "Bluetooth® info"
6. "System information"
Activate function to transmit short mes‐
sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, memos,
and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can
be incurred by transmitting all data to the
vehicle.
A software update, refer to page 56, can be
performed, if needed.
Bluetooth connection
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible device, refer to page 51, with
Bluetooth interface.
▷ "Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact pic‐
tures.
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
▷ The device is ready for operation.
Activate the function to use Apple Car‐
Play.
▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in
the vehicle, refer to page 51.
Pairing the mobile device with the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may
be required on the device; refer to the own‐
er's manual of the device.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
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4. "Connect new device"
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:
▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or
has only a limited remaining battery life.
▷
▷
▷
▷
"Telephone"
"Bluetooth® audio"
"Apps"
Charge the mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react?
"Apple CarPlay"
▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not
function anymore.
The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on
the Control Display.
Switch the mobile phone off and on again.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity.
▷ 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.
Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive?
7. Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number
must be entered.
▷ 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.
Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐
played or why are they incomplete?
Confirm the control number on the device
and on the Control Display.
▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.
▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐
ber on the device and via iDrive.
▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries
of the mobile phone or the SIM card are
transmitted.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list, refer to page 55.
If connection was not successful: Frequently
Asked Questions, refer to page 52.
▷ It may not be possible to display phone book
entries with special characters.
▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts
from social networks.
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.
▷ The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
▷ Data volume of the contact too large, for in‐
stance due to stored information such as
notes.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected?
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as
audio source or as telephone.
▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
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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.
▷ Loading of software updates, refer to
page 56.
How can the phone connection quality be im‐
proved?
Follow the following when connecting:
▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on
the mobile phone.
▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐
tor into the USB port.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.
▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical
damage.
▷ Due to the large number of USB devices
available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐
teed that every device is operable on the ve‐
hicle.
▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
▷ Do not expose USB devices to extreme envi‐
ronmental conditions, such as very high tem‐
peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the
device.
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.
▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐
niques, proper playback of the media stored
on the USB device cannot be guaranteed in
all cases.
USB connection
General information
The following mobile devices can be connected
to the USB port:
▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored
data, do not charge a USB device via the on‐
board socket, when it is connected to the
USB port.
▷ Mobile phones.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB
port that is automatically connected when a
compatible mobile phone is inserted.
▷ Depending on how the USB device is being
used, settings may be required on the USB
storage device, refer to the owner's manual of
the device.
▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance
MP3 players.
Not compatible USB devices:
▷ USB hard drives.
▷ USB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32
and exFAT are the recommended formats.
▷ USB hubs.
▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
A connected USB device will be supplied with
charge current via the USB port if the device
supports this. Follow the maximum charge cur‐
rent of the USB port.
Functional requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 51, with USB
port.
The following uses are possible on USB ports
with data transfer:
▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer
to page 72.
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General settings
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The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list, refer to page 55.
Connecting the device
Connect the USB device using a suitable adapter
cable to a USB port, refer to page 202.
Operation
The USB device is displayed in the device list,
refer to page 55.
For more information, refer to the Integrated
Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐
gation, Entertainment, Communication.
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:
Functional requirements
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.
▷ Compatible iPhone, refer to page 51.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile contract.
▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.
▷ Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice operation
are activated on the iPhone.
▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of stored vehicles under Blue‐
tooth and under WLAN.
▷ If necessary, the setting for mobile data must
be activated on the iPhone.
▷ 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"
Managing mobile devices
General information
▷ After one-time pairing, the devices are auto‐
matically recognized and reconnected when
the ignition is switched on.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth®"
▷ The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle
after recognition.
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth, re‐
fer to page 51.
▷ For some devices, certain settings may be
necessary, for instance authorization, see
owner's manual of the device.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
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Via iDrive:
Displaying the device list
All devices paired or connected with the vehicle
are displayed in the device list.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
5. "Disconnect device"
Connecting the device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
A symbol indicates, for which function a device is
used.
Via iDrive:
Symbol
Function
1. "My Vehicle"
"Telephone"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select device.
5. "Connect device"
"Additional telephone"
"Bluetooth® audio"
"Apps"
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.
"Apple CarPlay"
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.
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.
Disconnecting the device
The device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐
nected.
The device remains paired and can be con‐
nected again, refer to page 55.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
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3. "Mobile devices"
7. "USB"
4. "Settings"
8. "Install software"
9. "OK"
5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."
10.Wait for the update to complete.
11.Confirm system restart.
Software update
General information
Restoring the software version
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.
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.
Via iDrive:
Updates and related current information is availa‐
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore software"
Displaying the version of the
installed software
The software version installed in the vehicle is
displayed.
5.
▷ "Previous version"
The previous software version is restored.
▷ "Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Show current version"
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for restore.
9. Confirm system restart.
If an update has been carried out before, select
the desired version to display additional informa‐
tion.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the ve‐
hicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:
1. Store the file for the software update in the
main folder of a USB device.
2. Connect the USB stick at a USB port, refer to
page 202.
3. "My Vehicle"
4. "iDrive settings"
5. "Software update"
6. "Update software"
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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 and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. 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:
▷ Printed Owner's Manual, refer to page 57.
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‐
fer to page 57.
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,
refer to page 40, and called up directly.
Storing
1. Select the desired entry point via iDrive:
▷ "Quick reference"
▷ "Search by pictures"
▷ "Keyword search"
▷ "Animations"
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