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General settings
AT A GLANCE
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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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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