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General settings

4. "Time zone:"

Vehicle equipment

5. Select the desired setting.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and special equipment available for the

model series. It may therefore describe equip‐

ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐

ample on account of the optional equipment se‐

lected or the country variant. This also applies to

safety-relevant functions and systems. Please

comply with the relevant laws and regulations

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

Setting the time

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are

displayed.

Language

6. Press the Controller.

7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

Selecting the language

Via iDrive:

8. Press the Controller.

1. "My Vehicle"

Setting the time format

2. "iDrive settings"

Via iDrive:

3. If applicable, "Language"

4. "Language:"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time format:"

Selecting the speech dialogue

Speech dialogue for the voice control system,

see page 52.

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

Automatic time setting

Depending on the equipment, the time, date and,

if necessary, time zone are updated automati‐

cally.

Time

Setting the time zone

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Automatic time setting"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

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The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

Date

Activating/deactivating

display of the current

vehicle position

Setting the date

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date:"

Principle

If vehicle tracking is activated, the current vehicle

position can be displayed in the BMW Connec‐

ted app or in the ConnectedDrive customer por‐

tal.

5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is

displayed.

Activating/deactivating

Via iDrive:

6. Press the Controller.

7. Alter the setting for the month and year.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Vehicle tracking"

4. "Vehicle tracking"

Setting the date format

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

Activating/deactivating

information windows

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date format:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

Information windows are automatically shown on

the Control Display for some functions. Some of

these information windows can be activated or

deactivated.

Selecting the units of

measurement

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

It is possible to select the units of measurement

for various values, for example consumption, dis‐

tances and temperature.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

4. Select the desired setting.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Units"

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

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▷ Messages from the Concierge Service or the

BMW Connected app, for example.

Control Display

▷ Check Control messages.

Brightness

Via iDrive:

▷ Service requirement messages.

▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Messages are additionally displayed in the status

field.

Calling up messages

Via iDrive:

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is obtained.

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the required message.

7. Press the Controller.

The associated menu is opened and the mes‐

sage displayed.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

Depending on the lighting conditions, the bright‐

ness adjustment may not be immediately appa‐

rent.

Deleting messages

All messages which are not Check Control mes‐

sages or messages from the vehicle manufac‐

turer can be deleted from the list.

Selecting the content of the main

menu

The content displayed in some menu items of

the main menu can be selected.

Check Control messages or messages from the

vehicle manufacturer remain for as long as they

are relevant.

Via iDrive:

1.

Press the button.

1. "Notifications"

2. "Contents of main menu"

2. Select the required message if necessary.

3. Select the desired menu and desired content.

The setting is saved for the current driver profile.

3.

Press the button.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Messages

Settings

Principle

The following settings can be performed:

The menu shows all messages received by the

vehicle, centrally in the form of a list.

▷ Selection of applications from which mes‐

sages are permitted.

▷ Sorting of sequence of messages by date or

priority.

General

The following messages can be displayed:

Via iDrive:

▷ Traffic messages.

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Communication messages, for example e-

mail, SMS or reminders.

2. "iDrive settings"

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3. "Notifications"

▷ Saved Favourites buttons.

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ Trip and on-board computer values.

▷ Music hard disc.

▷ Navigation, for example saved destinations.

▷ Phone book.

Data protection

▷ Online data, for example Favourites, cookies.

▷ Office data, for example voice memos.

▷ Login accounts.

Data transfer

Principle

The vehicle offers various functions whose use

requires data to be transferred to BMW or a serv‐

ice provider. The transfer of data can be deacti‐

vated for some functions.

It may take up to 15 minutes in total to delete

data.

Operating requirements

Data can only be deleted with the vehicle at a

standstill.

General

If data transfer has been deactivated for a func‐

tion, then that function cannot be used.

Deleting data

Only perform settings with the vehicle at a stand‐

still.

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Via iDrive:

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "My Vehicle"

Activating/deactivating

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Via iDrive:

3. "iDrive settings"

4. "Data privacy"

1. "My Vehicle"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "Delete personal data"

7. "OK"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Data privacy"

4. Select the desired setting.

8. Exit and lock the vehicle.

Deletion is completed after 15 minutes.

Deleting personal data in the

vehicle

If not all data is deleted, repeat the deletion proc‐

ess if required.

Principle

Cancelling deletion

Start the engine to cancel data deletion.

Depending on use, the vehicle stores personal

data such as saved radio stations. This personal

data can be permanently deleted using iDrive.

Connections

General

Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, the

following data can be deleted:

Principle

▷ Driver profile settings.

▷ Saved radio stations.

Various types of connection are available in the

vehicle for using mobile devices. Which connec‐

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tion type to select depends on the mobile device

and the function you wish to use.

Registered devices are then automatically recog‐

nised and connected to the vehicle.

General

Safety note

The following lists show possible functions and

the appropriate connection types for them. The

level of functionality depends on the mobile de‐

vice.

WARNING

Operating integrated information systems and

communication devices during a journey may

distract you from the road. You could lose con‐

trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident.

Only operate the systems or devices if the traf‐

fic conditions allow you to do so. Stop if neces‐

sary and operate the systems or devices with

the vehicle at a standstill.

Function

Connec‐

tion type

Making calls using the hands-

free system.

Bluetooth.

Operating telephone functions

via iDrive.

Using the smartphone Office

functions.

Compatible devices

General

Information about mobile devices compatible

with the vehicle is available at

bluetooth.

Playing music from the smart‐

phone or the audio player.

Bluetooth or

USB.

Operating compatible apps via

iDrive.

Bluetooth or

USB.

Malfunctions may occur when using unlisted de‐

vices or different software versions.

USB storage medium:

USB.

Exporting and importing driver

profiles.

Viewing the vehicle identification

number and software part number

When looking for compatible devices, the vehicle

identification number and software part number

may have to be stated. These numbers can be

displayed in the vehicle.

Performing software updates.

Importing and exporting stored

journeys.

Music playback.

Playing videos from the smart‐

phone or the USB device.

USB.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Using the vehicle's Internet ac‐

cess.

Internet hot‐

spot.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Operate Apple CarPlay apps via Bluetooth

iDrive and by voice commands. and WiFi.

5. "Bluetooth information"

6. "System information"

The following connection types require a one-off

registration process with the vehicle:

You have the option of performing a software up‐

date, see page 65.

▷ Bluetooth.

▷ Internet hotspot.

▷ Apple CarPlay.

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Activate this function to have contact pic‐

tures displayed.

Bluetooth connection

Operating requirements

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

▷ Compatible device, see page 59, with Blue‐

tooth interface.

Activate the function to use Apple Car‐

Play.

▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

▷ The device is operational.

6. Tilt the Controller to the left.

Registering the mobile device with

the vehicle

▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in

the vehicle, see page 60.

Via iDrive:

▷ The device may require certain Bluetooth de‐

fault settings, for example visibility; see the

user manual of the device.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

Switching on Bluetooth

Via iDrive:

5. Select the functions for which the device will

be used:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

▷

"Telephone"

"Bluetooth audio"

"Apps"

5. "Bluetooth"

"Apple CarPlay"

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐

played in the Control Display.

Enabling/disabling telephone

functions

To be able to use all supported functions of a

mobile telephone, it is necessary for the

following functions to be activated before regis‐

tering.

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown

on the display of the mobile device.

Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.

Via iDrive:

7. Depending on the mobile device, either a

control number is displayed, or you will have

to enter the control number yourself.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

▷ Compare the control number shown on

the Control Display with the control num‐

ber in the device display.

5. Select the desired setting; for example:

▷ "Office"

Confirm the control number in the device

and on the Control Display.

Activate this function to transfer SMS

messages, e-mails, calendar, tasks,

memos and reminders to the vehicle.

Transferring all data to the vehicle may in‐

cur costs.

▷ Enter the same control number on the de‐

vice and via iDrive then confirm.

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list, see page 64.

▷ "Contact pictures"

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If the connection was not successful: Frequently

Asked Questions, see page 61.

▷ The transfer of the phone book entries is not

yet completed.

▷ Under certain circumstances only the phone

book entries saved in the mobile telephone or

on the SIM card are transferred.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the mobile device to work correctly, the pre‐

conditions have to be met and all the necessary

steps have to be carried out in the correct order.

Nevertheless, there may still be instances where

the mobile device does not function as expected.

▷ It is possible that phone book entries with

special characters cannot be displayed.

▷ It may not be possible to transfer contacts

from social networks.

In such cases, the following explanations may

provide assistance:

▷ The number of telephone book entries to be

saved is too high.

Why could the mobile telephone not be paired or

connected?

▷ The data volume of the contact is too large,

for example due to saved information such as

memos.

▷ Too many Bluetooth devices are paired to

the mobile telephone or the vehicle.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

▷ A mobile telephone can only be connected as

an audio source or as a telephone.

Delete all known Bluetooth connections from

the device list on the mobile telephone and

start a new device search.

Configure the mobile telephone and connect

it with the telephone or additional telephone

function.

▷ The mobile telephone is in power-save mode

or the battery is low.

How can the telephone connection quality be

improved?

Charge the mobile telephone.

▷ Depending on the mobile telephone, it may

be possible to adjust the strength of the

Bluetooth signal on the mobile telephone.

Why does the mobile telephone no longer re‐

spond?

▷ The applications on the mobile telephone are

no longer functioning.

▷ Place the mobile telephone in the snap-in

adapter or close to the centre console.

Switch the mobile telephone off and on

again.

▷ Insert the mobile telephone in the wireless

charging dock.

▷ Ambient temperatures too high or too low to

operate the mobile telephone.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and

speaker separately.

Do not subject the mobile telephone to ex‐

treme ambient conditions.

If all the points on the list have been reviewed

and the desired function cannot be performed,

contact the Hotline, a Service Partner of the

manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner

or a specialist workshop.

Why can telephone functions not be operated via

iDrive?

▷ The mobile telephone may not be configured

correctly, for example as a Bluetooth audio

device.

USB connection

General

Connect the mobile telephone with the tele‐

phone or additional telephone function.

Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to

the USB interface.

Why are no phone book entries, not all entries or

incomplete entries displayed?

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▷ Mobile telephones.

in the vehicle when the device is also con‐

nected to the USB interface.

The snap-in adapter has its own USB port

that is automatically connected when an ap‐

propriate mobile telephone is inserted.

▷ Depending on how the USB device is being

used, it may be necessary to perform settings

on the USB device; see the operating instruc‐

tions of the device.

▷ Audio devices with a USB port, for example

MP3 players.

Unsuitable USB devices:

▷ USB storage devices.

▷ USB hard drives.

Common file systems are supported. For‐

mats FAT32 and exFAT are recommended.

▷ USB hubs.

A connected USB device is charged via the USB

interface if the device supports this. Note the

maximum charging current of the USB interface.

▷ USB memory card reader with several slots.

▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

The following can be done at USB interfaces

compatible with data transfer:

Operating requirements

Compatible device, see page 59, with USB inter‐

face.

▷ Exporting and importing of driver profiles, see

page 80.

▷ Playback of music files via USB audio.

▷ Playback of video films via USB video.

Connecting a device

Connect the USB device to a USB interface, see

page 214, using a suitable adapter cable.

▷ Importing of software updates, see

page 65.

The USB device is displayed in the device list,

see page 64.

▷ Importing trips.

When connecting, bear the following in mind:

▷ Do not use force when inserting the plug into

the USB interface.

Internet connection

General

Up to 8 devices can be connected at the same

time using the Internet hotspot.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

▷ Protect the USB device from mechanical

damage.

▷ Due to the large variety of USB devices avail‐

able on the market, operation via the vehicle

cannot be ensured for every device.

Operating requirements

▷ Compatible device, see page 59, with WiFi

interface.

▷ Do not expose the USB devices to extreme

environmental conditions, for example very

high temperatures; see the operating instruc‐

tions of the device.

▷ ConnectedDrive contract.

▷ Data contract with a service provider.

▷ WiFi activated on the device.

▷ Internet hotspot activated on the vehicle.

▷ Ignition is switched on.

▷ Due to the large variety of different compres‐

sion techniques, correct playback of the me‐

dia stored on the USB device cannot be

guaranteed in every case.

▷ To ensure correct transfer of the stored data,

do not charge a USB device from the socket

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Activating the Internet hotspot

Via iDrive:

4.

5.

Press the button.

▷ "Change hotspot key"

1. "My Vehicle"

Enter the required hotspot code.

▷ "Change hotspot name"

Enter the required network name.

▷ "Hide hotspot"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. "Internet hotspot"

Activate or deactivate the function.

6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or the

network name:

Connecting a device to the Internet

hotspot

Via iDrive:

Select the symbol.

Apple CarPlay preparation

Principle

CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain

functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri

voice operation and using iDrive.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

5.

"Internet hotspot"

The hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Operating requirements

6. On the device, search for WiFi networks. Se‐

lect the network name on the device.

▷ Compatible iPhone, see page 59.

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.

7. Enter the hotspot code on the device and

connect.

▷ Bluetooth, WiFi and Siri voice operation are

activated on the iPhone.

A data volume must be purchased from a service

provider when you first connect to the Internet

via the Internet hotspot.

▷ Booking of the ConnectedDrive service:

Apple CarPlay preparation.

This data volume is used by all devices connec‐

ted via the Internet hotspot.

Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via iDrive:

Data volumes can be purchased via the Connec‐

tedDrive Store.

1. "My Vehicle"

Settings

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

The network name and hotspot code can be

changed. In addition, the network name can be

hidden to prevent it from being discovered by

other devices.

5. Select the following settings:

▷ "Bluetooth"

Via iDrive:

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

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▷ Once the device has been detected, the data

saved on the SIM card or in the mobile tele‐

phone is transferred to the vehicle.

Registering iPhone with CarPlay

Register iPhone via Bluetooth on the vehicle, see

page 60.

▷ In some devices, certain settings may be

necessary, for example authorisation, see the

operating instructions of the device.

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list, see page 64.

Displaying the device list

All devices registered or connected to the vehi‐

cle are displayed in the device list.

Operation

For further information, see the integrated Own‐

er's Handbook or the Owner's Handbook for

Navigation, Entertainment and Communication.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

Frequently Asked Questions

For the mobile device to work correctly, the pre‐

conditions have to be met and all the necessary

steps have to be carried out in the correct order.

Nevertheless, there may still be instances where

the mobile device does not function as expected.

A symbol indicates which function a device is

used for.

Symbol

Function

"Telephone"

In such cases, the following explanations may

provide assistance:

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth audio"

"Apps"

The iPhone has already been paired with Apple

CarPlay. When a new connection is established,

CarPlay can no longer be selected.

"Internet hotspot"

"Apple CarPlay"

▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device

list.

▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned

from the list of saved vehicles under Blue‐

tooth and under WiFi.

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated on a

registered or connected device.

▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.

If the steps listed have been carried out and the

desired function still cannot be run: contact the

hotline, a Service Partner of the manufacturer or

another qualified Service Partner or a specialist

workshop.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select the required device.

5. Select the desired setting.

Managing mobile devices

General

▷ Following one-off registration, the devices are

automatically detected and connected again

when the ignition is switched on.

When a function is assigned to a device, where

necessary it is disabled on a device that is al‐

ready connected and that device is disconnec‐

ted.

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Disconnecting a device

A device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐

nected.

Swapping the telephone and

additional telephone

If two mobile telephones are connected with the

vehicle, the functions of the telephone and addi‐

tional telephone can be swapped.

The device remains registered and can be con‐

nected again, see page 65.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select a device.

5. "Disconnect device"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

Software update

General

Connecting a device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

Via iDrive:

The vehicle supports a large number of mobile

devices, for example mobile telephones and

MP3 players. Software updates are provided for

many of the supported devices. Regular updating

of the vehicle software keeps the vehicle up to

date.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select a device.

5. "Connect device"

Updates and related, up-to-date information are

posted on the website at

Functions assigned to the device before discon‐

nection are reassigned to the device upon recon‐

nection. If applicable, these functions are deacti‐

vated for an already connected device.

Displaying the version of the

installed software

The version of the software installed in the vehi‐

cle is displayed.

Deleting a device

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select a device.

5. "Delete device"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

If an update has already been applied, select the

desired version to show additional information.

The device is disconnected and deleted from the

device list.

Updating software via USB

Do not attempt to update the software unless

the vehicle is at a standstill.

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Via iDrive:

1. Save the software update file onto a USB

data storage medium in the main folder.

2. Connect the USB data storage medium to a

USB interface, see page 214.

3. "My Vehicle"

4. "iDrive settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

7. "USB"

8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

10.Wait for the update.

11.Confirm the system restart.

Restoring the software version

It is possible to restore the software to the ver‐

sion prior to the last update or to its factory set‐

tings.

Do not attempt to restore the software unless

the vehicle is at a standstill.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

5.

▷ "Previous version"

The previous software version is restored.

▷ "Software factory settings"

The first software version is restored.

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm the system restart.

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