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Cockpit ........................................................................................................ 36

iDrive ............................................................................................................ 40

Voice activation system ............................................................................ 49

General settings ......................................................................................... 52

Owner's Manual media ............................................................................. 64

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Cockpit

It also describes features 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 systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

Vehicle features and

options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

In the vicinity of the steering wheel

1

2

3

4

Roller sunblind for rear windowꢀꢁ85

Power windowsꢀꢁ84

Active Blind Spot Detectionꢀꢁ167

Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ155

Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ96

Glove compartment on the driver's sideꢀꢁ219

Driver assistance systems

Lane departure warningꢀꢁ165

5

Lights

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Front fog lightsꢀꢁ143

Light switchꢀꢁ139

Cruise control: resume speed

Active Cruise Control: reduce dis‐

tance

Lights off

Active Cruise Control: increase dis‐

tance

Daytime running lightsꢀꢁ141

Parking lightsꢀꢁ139

Cruise control rocker switch

8

9

Instrument clusterꢀꢁ121

Low beamsꢀꢁ139

Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source, see Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐

ment and Communicationꢀꢁ8

Automatic headlight controlꢀꢁ140

Adaptive light functionsꢀꢁ141

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ142

Instrument lightingꢀꢁ143

Volume, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment and

Communicationꢀꢁ8

Voice activationꢀꢁ49

6

Steering column stalk, left

Telephone, see Owner's Manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and

Communicationꢀꢁ8

Turn signalꢀꢁ110

High beams, head‐

light flasherꢀꢁ110

Thumbwheel for selection listsꢀꢁ133

10 Steering column stalk, right

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ142

Wiperꢀꢁ111

Canada: roadside parking

lightꢀꢁ140

Rain sensorꢀꢁ112

Onboard Computerꢀꢁ133

Clean the windshield and head‐

lightsꢀꢁ113

7

Steering wheel buttons, left

11

12

Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/offꢀꢁ106

Cruise control on/off, inter‐

ruptꢀꢁ182

Auto Start/Stop functionꢀꢁ107

Active Cruise Control on/off, inter‐

ruptꢀꢁ176

Horn, entire surface

Cruise control: store speed

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13

Heated steering wheelꢀꢁ99

14 Adjust steering wheelꢀꢁ98

15 Unlock hoodꢀꢁ266

In the vicinity of the center console

1

2

3

Control Displayꢀꢁ40

Ventilationꢀꢁ206

9

PDC Park Distance Controlꢀꢁ185

Rearview cameraꢀꢁ188

Parking assistantꢀꢁ195

Surround Viewꢀꢁ188

Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ280

Central locking systemꢀꢁ74

Side Viewꢀꢁ191

4

5

Glove compartmentꢀꢁ218

10

Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ172

Radio/CD/multimedia, see Owner's Manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐

cationꢀꢁ8

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐

trolꢀꢁ170

6

7

8

Climate controlꢀꢁ200

Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ40

Parking brakeꢀꢁ110

11 Steptronic transmission selector leverꢀꢁ116

Manual transmission selector leverꢀꢁ115

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In the vicinity of the roofliner

1

2

3

Emergency Request, SOSꢀꢁ281

Glass sunroof, electricꢀꢁ85

4

5

Reading lightsꢀꢁ143

Interior lightsꢀꢁ143

Indicator light, front-seat passenger

airbagꢀꢁ148

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iDrive

Vehicle features and

options

Control elements

Overview

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

1

2

Control Display, with touchscreen depending

on the equipment version

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.

Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

Control Display

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐

structions, refer to page 290.

Safety information

WARNING

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.

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 an accident.

Only use the systems or devices when the traf‐

fic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

Safety information

NOTE

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.

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Switching on/off automatically

The Control Display is switched on automatically

after unlocking.

In certain situations, the Control Display is

switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐

eration is performed on the vehicle for several

minutes.

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off

manually.

▷ Move in four directions.

1.

Press button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐

troller to switch it back on again.

Controller with navigation

system

Buttons on the Controller

General information

Button Function

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

Press once: call up main menu.

Press twice: display all menu items of

the main menu.

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the

touchpad on the Controller, refer to page 45.

Open the Communication menu.

Operation

▷ Turn.

Open the Media/Radio menu.

Open destination input menu for navi‐

gation.

Open navigation map.

Press once: open the previous dis‐

play.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

▷ Press.

Open the Options menu.

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Buttons on the Controller

Controller without navigation

system

Button Function

General information

Press once: call up main menu.

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

Press twice: display all menu items of

the main menu.

Open the Communication menu.

Operation

▷ Turn.

Open the Media/Radio menu.

Press once: open the previous dis‐

play.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

Open the Options menu.

▷ Press.

Operating with the

Controller

Opening the main menu

Press button.

▷ Move in two directions.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Adapting the main menu

1.

Press the button twice.

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All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Opening recently used menus

The recently used menus can be displayed.

2. Select a menu item.

Press and hold this button.

3. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐

tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.

Opening the Options menu

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Press button.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

The Options menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".

▷ Control options for the selected main menu,

for instance for "Media/Radio".

▷ If applicable, further operating options for the

selected menu, for instance "Save station".

Changing settings

1. Select a field.

2. Press the Controller.

2. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

displayed.

Menu items in the Owner's

Manual

3. Press the Controller.

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.

In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be

selected are set in quotation marks, for instance

"iDrive settings".

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, for instance

"iDrive settings", a new display appears.

Function is activated.

▷ Move the Controller to the left.

Function is deactivated.

Closes the current display and shows the

previous display.

Entering letters and numbers

General information

▷

Press button.

The previous display opens.

Letters and numbers can be entered via the

Controller.

▷ Move the Controller to the right.

New display is opened.

The keyboard's display changes automatically.

A white arrow indicates that additional displays

can be called up.

Input

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or numbers.

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2.

: confirm entry.

The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐

played.

Symbol Function

Press the Controller: delete letters or

number.

Operating via touchscreen

Hold the Controller down: delete all

letters or numbers.

General information

The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐

screen.

Switching between upper/lower

case, numbers and characters

Touch screen with your fingers. Do not use any

objects.

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐

tween entering upper and lower case, letters and

numbers.

Opening the main menu

Tap on symbol.

Symbol

Function

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

or

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the choice

is narrowed down with every letter entered and

letters may be added automatically.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Entries are continuously compared with data

stored in the vehicle.

Adapting the main menu

▷ Only those letters are offered during entry for

which data is available.

1.

Tap on symbol.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

tered in all languages that are available in

iDrive.

2. Drag the menu item to the desired position

on the right or 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.

Selecting menu items

Tap desired menu item.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.

All letters for which there are entries are dis‐

played on the left edge.

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

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Entering letters and numbers

General information

Letters and numbers can be entered using the

Controller or the touchscreen.

The keyboard's display changes automatically.

Symbol Function

Tapping the symbol: delete the letter

or number.

Menu items in the Owner's

Manual

In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can be

selected are set in quotation marks, for instance

"iDrive settings".

Tapping and holding the symbol for

an extended period: delete all letters

or numbers.

Switching between upper/lower

case, numbers and characters

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, a new display

opens.

Symbol

Function

A white arrow indicates that additional displays

can be called up.

Enter the letters.

Enter the numbers.

▷ Swipe to the left.

▷ Tap on symbol.

New display is opened.

or

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Operating navigation map

The navigation map can be moved with the

touchscreen.

Changing settings

Settings such as volumes can be changed via

the touchscreen.

▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or left,

until the desired setting is displayed.

Function

Operation

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin‐

gers.

▷

,

Tap on symbol.

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.

Touchpad

General information

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the

touchpad on the Controller.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

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Selecting functions

1. "My Vehicle"

Function

Operation

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate di‐

rection.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Touchpad"

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out on the touch‐

pad with fingers.

4. Select desired setting:

▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Map": using the map.

Display menu.

Tap once.

▷ "Search fields": write letters without se‐

lecting the list field.

Split screen

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

General information

Additional information can be displayed in several

menus on the right side of the split screen, for in‐

stance information from the Onboard Computer.

Entering letters and numbers

Entering letters requires some practice at the be‐

ginning. When entering, pay attention to the fol‐

lowing:

In the divided screen view, the so-called split

screen, this information remains visible even

when switching to another menu.

▷ The system distinguishes between upper

and lower-case letters and numbers. To

make entries, it may be necessary to change

between upper and lower-case letters, num‐

bers and characters, refer to page 43.

Switching the split screen on/off

1.

Press button.

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the

Control Display.

2. "Split screen"

▷ Always enter associated characters, such as

accents or periods so that the letter can be

clearly recognized. The set language deter‐

mines what input is possible. Where neces‐

sary, enter special characters via the Control‐

ler.

Selecting the display

The display can be selected in menus, where the

split screen is supported.

1. Move the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

▷ To delete a character, swipe to the left on the

touchpad.

2. Press the Controller.

3. Select the desired setting.

▷ To enter a blank space, swipe to the right in

the center of the touchpad.

Specifying the number of

displays

▷ To enter a hyphen, swipe to the right in the

upper area of the touchpad.

It is possible to specify the number of displays.

▷ To enter an underscore, swipe to the right in

the lower area of the touchpad.

1. Move the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalize menu"

Using the map

The map in the navigation system can be moved

via the touchpad.

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4. Select the desired setting.

Entertainment

5. Move the Controller to the left.

Symbol

Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Status information

Music collection.

Bluetooth audio.

USB audio interface.

Online Entertainment.

WiFi.

General information

The status field can be found in the upper area of

the Control Display. Status information is dis‐

played in the form of symbols.

Status field symbols

Radio

Additional symbols

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

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.

Programmable memory

buttons

Cellular network is not available.

The critical charge state of the mo‐

bile phone has been reached.

General information

The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐

grammable memory buttons and called up di‐

rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐

tinations, phone numbers and menu entries.

Roaming is active.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

Reminder.

Settings are stored for the driver profile currently

used.

Sending not possible.

Contacts are loaded.

Storing a function

1. Select function via iDrive.

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2.

Press and hold the desired button

until a signal sounds.

Running a function

Press 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 button assignment is displayed at the top

edge of screen.

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

Vehicle features and

options

Requirements

Via the Control Display, set a language that is

also supported by the voice activation system so

that the spoken commands can be identified.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

To set the language, refer to page 52.

Using the voice activation

system

Activating the voice activation

system

Concept

1.

Press button on the steering wheel.

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.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This symbol in the instrument cluster indi‐

cates that the voice activation system is active.

General information

If no other commands are possible, operate the

function via iDrive.

▷ 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.

Terminating the voice activation

system

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

▷ 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.

Using a smartphone via voice

activation

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis,

and speed.

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

used via voice activation.

Activate voice command response on the smart‐

phone for this purpose.

▷ Always say commands in the language of the

voice activation system.

1. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

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Voice command response is activated on the

smartphone.

Example: opening the tone

settings

2. Release the

button.

The commands of the menu items are spoken

just as they are selected via the Controller.

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if

needed.

If it was not possible to activate voice command

response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears

on the Control Display.

2.

Press button on the steering wheel.

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

Possible commands

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can be

voiced as commands.

Settings

Setting the voice dialog

You can set the system to use standard dialog or

a short version.

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

You may select list entries such as phone list en‐

tries via voice activation. Read these list entries

out loud exactly as they are shown in the respec‐

tive list.

The short version of the voice dialog plays back

short messages in abbreviated form.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Displaying possible commands

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

The following is displayed in the top area of the

Control Display:

▷ Some possible commands for the current

menu.

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

▷ Some possible commands from other me‐

nus.

Selecting the input language

For some languages, the input language can be

selected.

▷ Status of the voice recognition.

▷

Encrypted connection is not available.

Via iDrive:

Help on the voice activation

system

▷ To have information on the operating princi‐

ple of the voice activation system read out

loud: ›General information on voice control‹.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Voice control:"

5. Select the desired setting.

▷ To have help for the current menu read out

loud: ›Help‹.

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Activating voice recognition via

the server

The voice recognition feature via the server pro‐

vides a dictation function and a natural method of

entering destinations while improving the quality

of voice recognition. To use the functions, data is

transmitted to a service provider and locally

stored there.

Information on Emergency

Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate

an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,

the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can

unnecessarily delay the establishment of a

phone connection.

Via iDrive:

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 281,

close to the interior mirror.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Environmental conditions

4. "Server speech recognition"

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof

closed to prevent noise interference.

Speaking during voice output

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

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

talking.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Speaking during voice output"

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐

structions until the desired volume is set.

▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐

ume of other audio sources is changed.

▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

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General settings

4. "Time zone:"

Vehicle features and

options

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

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.

Setting the language

Via iDrive:

7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

1. "My Vehicle"

8. Press the Controller.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Setting the time format

Via iDrive:

4. "Language:"

5. Select the desired setting.

1. "My Vehicle"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time format:"

Setting the voice dialog

Voice dialog for the voice activation system, refer

to page 50.

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Time

Automatic time setting

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are

updated automatically.

Setting the time zone

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

2. "iDrive settings"

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3. "Date and time"

3. "Units"

4. "Automatic time setting"

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Date

Activating/deactivating the

display of the current

vehicle position

Setting the date

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date:"

Concept

If vehicle location has been activated, the current

vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW

Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cus‐

tomer portal.

5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is

displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

Activating/deactivating

Via iDrive:

7. Make the settings for the month and year.

1. "My Vehicle"

Setting the date format

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Vehicle tracking"

4. "Vehicle tracking"

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date format:"

Activating/deactivating

popup windows

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

For some functions, popup windows are dis‐

played automatically on the Control Display.

Some of these popup windows can be activated

or deactivated.

Setting the units of

measurement

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

You can set the units of measurement for some

values, for example, fuel consumption, distances

and temperature.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

4. Select the desired setting.

Via iDrive:

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

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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"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Messages

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐

ing in the vehicle in list form.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

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.

▷ Check Control messages.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐

ness settings may not be clearly visible.

▷ Communication messages, for example e-

mails, SMS text messages or reminders.

▷ Service requirements messages.

Screensaver

If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensaver

will be displayed after an adjustable time.

Messages are additionally displayed in the status

field.

Via iDrive:

Retrieving messages

1. "My Vehicle"

Via iDrive:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the desired message.

4. "Control display"

5. "Screensaver"

6. Select the desired setting.

The respective menu is opened, where the mes‐

sage is displayed.

Deleting messages

All messages, except Check Control messages,

can be deleted from the list. Check Control mes‐

sages are displayed as long as they are relevant.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Selecting the contents of the

main menu

Via iDrive:

For some menu items of the main menu, the dis‐

played contents can be selected.

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the desired message.

1.

Press button.

3.

Press button.

2. "Contents of main menu"

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

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Settings

The following settings can be adjusted:

Deleting personal data in the

vehicle

▷ Select the applications, from which mes‐

sages will be permitted.

Concept

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:

1. "My Vehicle"

General information

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐

lowing data can be deleted:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Notifications"

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ Driver profile settings.

▷ Stored radio stations.

Data protection

▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.

▷ Travel and Onboard Computer information.

▷ Music collection.

Data transfer

▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.

▷ Phone book.

Concept

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.

▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.

▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.

▷ Login accounts.

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.

Activating/deactivating the data

transfer

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Deleting data

Heed and follow the instructions on the Control

Display.

Via iDrive:

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "My Vehicle"

1. Switch on the ignition.

2. "My Vehicle"

3. "iDrive settings"

4. "Data privacy"

5. Select the desired setting.

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "Delete personal data"

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7. "OK"

8. Exit and lock the vehicle.

Function

Connec‐

tion type

After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com‐

pleted.

USB storage device:

USB.

Exporting and importing driver

profiles.

If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the dele‐

tion.

Performing software updates.

Exporting and importing stored

trips.

Canceling deletion

Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.

Playing music.

Playing videos from the smart‐

phone or the USB storage de‐

vice.

USB.

Connections

Concept

Using the vehicle Internet ac‐

cess.

Internet hot‐

spot.

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.

Use Apple Carplay apps via

iDrive and voice operation.

Bluetooth

and WiFi.

The following connection types require one-time

pairing with the vehicle:

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.

▷ Bluetooth.

▷ Internet hotspot.

▷ Apple CarPlay.

Function

Connec‐

tion type

Paired devices are automatically recognized later

on and connected to the vehicle.

Making calls via the hands-free

system.

Bluetooth.

Safety information

Using phone functions via iDrive.

WARNING

Using the smartphone Office

functions.

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 an accident.

Only use the systems or devices when the traf‐

fic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

Playing music from the smart‐

phone or the audio player.

Bluetooth or

USB.

Using compatible apps via

iDrive.

Bluetooth or

USB.

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Switching on Bluetooth

Via iDrive:

Compatible devices

General information

Information on mobile devices compatible with

the vehicle can be found at

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:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. Select desired setting:

▷ "Office"

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

Activate function to transmit short mes‐

sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, notes,

and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can

be incurred by transmitting all data to the

vehicle.

A software update, refer to page 62, can be

performed, if needed.

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 57, with

Bluetooth interface.

▷ "Contact images"

Activate function to show the contact pic‐

tures.

6. Move the Controller to the left.

▷ The remote control is in the vehicle.

▷ The device is ready for operation.

Pairing the mobile device with the

vehicle

Via iDrive:

▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in

the vehicle, refer to page 57.

▷ 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"

4. "Connect new device"

5. Select the functions for which the device will

be used:

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▷

"Telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or

has only a limited remaining battery life.

Charge mobile phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer react?

"Apple CarPlay"

▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not

function anymore.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Switch the mobile phone off and on again.

6. Search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity of

the mobile device.

▷ 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.

Confirm the control number on the device

and on the Control Display.

Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐

played or why are they incomplete?

▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐

ber on the device and via iDrive.

▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is

not yet complete.

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list, refer to page 61.

▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries

of the mobile phone or the SIM card are

transmitted.

If connection was not successful: Frequently

Asked Questions, refer to page 58.

▷ It may not be possible to display phone book

entries with special characters.

Frequently asked questions

▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts

from social networks.

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.

▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐

nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.

▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as

audio source or as telephone.

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

Configure the mobile phone and connect it

with the telephone or additional phone func‐

tion.

Delete all known Bluetooth connections from

the device list on the mobile phone and start

a new device search.

How can the phone connection quality be im‐

proved?

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▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the

mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on

the mobile phone.

▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐

chanical damage.

▷ Due to the large number of USB media avail‐

able on the market, it cannot be guaranteed

that every device is operable on the vehicle.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in

adapter or place it in the area of the center

console.

▷ Do not expose USB media to extreme envi‐

ronmental conditions, such as very high tem‐

peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the

device.

▷ Insert mobile phone into the wireless charg‐

ing tray.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and

loudspeakers separately.

▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐

niques, proper playback of the media stored

on the USB storage device cannot be guar‐

anteed in all cases.

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.

▷ A connected USB storage device will be sup‐

plied with charging current via the USB inter‐

face if the device supports this.

USB connection

▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored

data, do not charge a USB storage device via

the onboard socket, when it is connected to

the USB interface.

General information

Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to

the USB interface.

▷ Depending on how the USB storage device is

being used, settings may be required on the

USB storage device, refer to the owner's

manual of the device.

▷ Mobile phones.

The snap-in adapter features a separate USB

port that is automatically connected when a

compatible mobile phone is inserted.

Not compatible USB media:

▷ USB hard drives.

▷ USB hubs.

▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance

MP3 player.

▷ USB storage devices.

▷ USB memory card readers with multiple in‐

serts.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32

and exFAT are the recommended formats.

▷ HFS-formatted USB media.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

The following applications are possible:

▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer

to page 79.

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 57, with USB

interface.

▷ Playing music files via USB audio.

▷ Playing videos via USB video.

▷ Loading of software updates, refer to

page 62.

Connecting the device

Follow the following when connecting:

Connect the USB storage device using a suitable

adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to

page 215.

▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐

tor into the USB interface.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

The USB storage device is displayed in the de‐

vice list, refer to page 61.

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With the first Internet usage via the Internet hot‐

spot, data volume must be purchased from a

service provider.

Internet connection

General information

Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inter‐

net hotspot.

All devices connected via the Internet hotspot

use this data volume.

If necessary, data volume can be purchased from

the ConnectedDrive Store.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 57, with

WiFi interface.

Settings

The network name and hotspot code can be

changed. In addition, the network name can be

hidden so that it cannot be found by other devi‐

ces.

▷ ConnectedDrive contract.

▷ Data contract with a service provider.

▷ WiFi activated on the device.

▷ Internet hotspot activated in the vehicle.

▷ The ignition is switched on.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

Activating the Internet hotspot

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

4.

5.

Press button.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

▷ "Change hotspot key"

Enter the desired hotspot code.

▷ "Change hotspot name"

Enter the desired network name.

▷ "Hide hotspot"

5. "Internet hotspot"

Connecting device with Internet

hotspot

Via iDrive:

Activate or deactivate the function.

6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or net‐

work name:

1. "My Vehicle"

Select the symbol.

Apple CarPlay preparation

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible

Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation

and iDrive.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

5.

"Internet hotspot"

Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐

played on the Control Display.

6. Search for WiFi networks on the device. Se‐

lect network name on the device.

Functional requirements

7. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐

nect.

▷ Compatible iPhone, refer to page 57.

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract.

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▷ Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are

switched on on the iPhone.

▷ 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 iPhone with CarPlay

Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle, refer

to page 57.

▷ 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"

Displaying the device list

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list, refer to page 61.

All devices paired or connected with the vehicle

are displayed in the device list.

Via iDrive:

Operation

1. "My Vehicle"

For more information, see the Integrated Own‐

er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driv‐

er's Guide app or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐

gation, Entertainment, and Communication.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

A symbol indicates, for which function a device is

used.

Frequently asked questions

Symbol

Function

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.

"Telephone"

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

In this case, the following explanations can help:

The iPhone has already been paired with Apple

CarPlay. When a new connection is established,

CarPlay can no longer be selected.

"Internet hotspot"

"Apple CarPlay"

▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device

list.

▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned

from the list of stored vehicles under Blue‐

tooth and under WiFi.

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Configuring the device

Deleting the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated for

paired and connected devices.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Via iDrive:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Delete device"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select the desired device.

5. Select the desired setting.

The device is disconnected and removed from

the device list.

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.

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 connection of the device to the vehicle is

disconnected.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

The device remains paired and can be con‐

nected again, refer to page 62.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Software update

General information

5. "Disconnect device"

The vehicle supports a large number of mobile

devices, for instance mobile phones and MP3

players. Software updates are available for many

of the supported devices. The vehicle is main‐

tained up-to-date via regular vehicle software up‐

dates.

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Updates and related current information is availa‐

ble at

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Connect device"

Displaying the installed software

version

The functions that were assigned to the device

before disconnecting are assigned to the device

when it is reconnected. If the device is already

connected, these functions are deactivated.

The software version installed in the vehicle is

displayed.

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5.

Via iDrive:

▷ "Previous version"

The previous software version is restored.

▷ "Default software settings"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

The first software version is restored.

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

If an update has been carried out before, select

the desired version to display additional informa‐

tion.

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

Updating software via USB

The software may only be updated when the ve‐

hicle is stationary.

Via iDrive:

1. Store the file for the software update in the

main directory of a USB flash drive.

2. Connect the USB storage device to a USB

interface, refer to page 215.

3. "My Vehicle"

4. "iDrive settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

7. "USB"

8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

10.Wait for the update to complete.

11.Confirm system restart.

Restoring the software version

The software version before the last software

update and the version before the first software

update can be restored.

The software may only be restored when the ve‐

hicle is stationary.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

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Owner's Manual media

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

Also follow the instructions of the Supplementary

Owner's Manuals, which are included in addition

to the onboard literature.

Vehicle features and

options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This also applies to

safety-related functions and systems. When us‐

ing these functions and systems, the applicable

laws and regulations must be observed.

Integrated Owner's Manual

in the vehicle

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.

General information

You can use various media formats to call up the

content in the Owner's Manual. The following

Owner's Manual media formats are available:

Selecting the Owner's Manual

1.

Press button.

▷ Printed Owner's Manual, refer to page 64.

2. "My Vehicle"

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, re‐

fer to page 64.

3. "Owner's Manual"

4. Select the required method of accessing the

contents.

▷ BMW Driver’s Guide app, refer to page 65.

▷ Online Owner's Manual, refer to page 66.

There are different features, refer to page 67,

in each of the different media formats.

Scrolling through the owner's

manual

Turn the Controller, until the next or previous

contents are displayed.

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

printed book from the service center.

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Opening via iDrive

Storing

Change directly to the Options menu from the

function on the Control Display:

1. Select the desired entry point via iDrive:

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

▷ "Keyword search"

1.

Press button.

2. "Owner's Manual"

▷ "Animations"

Opening when a Check Control

message is displayed

2.

Press desired programmable mem‐

ory button and hold for more than 2 seconds.

Directly from the Check Control message on the

Control Display:

Executing

"Owner's Manual"

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:

BMW Driver's Guide app

Concept

1.

Press button.

The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically de‐

scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐

cle.

2. "Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

The app can be displayed on smartphones and

tablets.

4.

5.

Press button again to return to last dis‐

played function.

General information

The Owner's Manual is available in many coun‐

tries as an app. Additional information on the In‐

ternet:

Press 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.

Entering the vehicle identification number filters

the contents.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be

stored on the programmable memory buttons,

refer to page 47, and called up directly.

Vehicles

It is possible to store Owner's Manuals for vari‐

ous vehicles in the app.

It is also possible to test the app using a demon‐

stration vehicle.

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Additional information on availability, refer to

page 67.

Operating systems and language

The app is available for the iOS and Android op‐

erating systems.

Quick Reference Guide

The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lan‐

guage of the device.

The Quick Reference Guide provides information

on how to operate the vehicle, how to use basic

vehicle functions and what to do in case of a

breakdown.

Online Owner's Manual

Search by illustrations

Based on illustrations, image search provides in‐

formation and descriptions. This is helpful when

the terminology for a feature is not at hand.

Concept

The Online Owner's Manual specifically de‐

scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐

cle.

The Online Owner's Manual can be displayed in

any of today's browsers.

Frequently asked questions

This chapter provides answers to frequently

asked questions about your vehicle and helpful

links to additional information.

General information

The Online Owner's Manual is available in many

countries. An account on the customer portal

may be required.

Quick links

The chapter on quick links explains the most im‐

portant information and operating instructions on

the basis of various situations.

Entering the vehicle identification number filters

the contents.

Vehicles

It is possible to store several individual Owner's

Manuals for various vehicles.

Videos

The videos explain the main functions of the sys‐

tems.

Language

The language is based on whichever language is

set in the operating system.

Smart Scan

You can use Smart Scan to scan various symbols

in the vehicle. After a brief explanation of the

symbol in question appears, it is then possible to

display the chapter directly.

Printing

You can use the print function for automatically

formatting and printing out individual chapters.

Smart Scan is only available for the iOS operat‐

ing system.

Keyword search

You can use keywords to search for information

and descriptions in the media.

Media components

General information

The following components are not available to

the same extent in all media formats.

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Key features

Printed

Integrated APP

Online

All equipment included.

Equipment included in vehicle.

Quick Reference Guide.

Search by illustrations.

Frequently asked questions.

Quick links.

X

—

X

—

X

—

X

—

X

—

X

—

X

Videos.

X

Smart Scan.

—

X

—

X

Keyword search.

X: included.

—: not included.

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