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General settings

4. "Time zone:"

Vehicle features and options

5. Select the desired setting.

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, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Setting the time

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

Language

5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are

displayed.

Setting the language

6. Press the Controller.

Via iDrive:

7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

1. "My Vehicle"

8. Press the Controller.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

Setting the time format

Via iDrive:

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

For voice dialog for the voice activation system,

refer to page 41.

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"

1. "My Vehicle"

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 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.

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, 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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▷ Communication messages, for example e-

mails, SMS text messages or reminders.

Control Display

▷ Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service

or the BMW Connected app.

Brightness

Via iDrive:

▷ Check Control messages.

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Messages on service notifications.

▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Messages are additionally displayed in the status

field.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

Retrieving messages

Via iDrive:

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

7. Press the Controller.

1. "Notifications"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

2. Select the desired message.

The respective menu is opened, where the mes‐

sage is displayed.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐

ness settings may not be clearly visible.

Deleting messages

All messages, except Check Control messages

or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can

be deleted from the list.

Selecting the contents of the main

menu

You can select the displayed contents for some

menu items in the main menu.

Check Control messages or messages from the

vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as

they are relevant.

1.

Press the button.

Via iDrive:

2. "Contents of main menu"

3. Select the desired menu and the desired

content.

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the desired message.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

3.

Press the button.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Messages

Adjusting

The following settings can be adjusted:

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐

ing in the vehicle in list form.

▷ Select the applications, from which mes‐

sages will be permitted.

▷ Sort the messages according to date or prior‐

ity.

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

▷ Traffic messages.

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Via iDrive:

▷ Driver profile settings.

▷ Stored radio stations.

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.

▷ Travel and Onboard Computer information.

▷ Music hard disk.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Notifications"

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.

▷ Phone book.

Data protection

▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.

▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.

▷ Login accounts.

Data transfer

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up

to 15 minutes.

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.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Deleting data

General information

Note and follow the instructions on the Control

Display.

With data transfer deactivated, the respective

function cannot be used.

Via iDrive:

Only make these settings while stationary.

1. "My Vehicle"

Activating/deactivating

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Via iDrive:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Data privacy"

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "OK"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Data privacy"

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

4. Select the desired setting.

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to com‐

plete.

Deleting personal data in the vehicle

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.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.

Canceling deletion

Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.

General information

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐

lowing data can be deleted:

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▷ Bluetooth.

Connections

Paired devices are automatically recognized later

on and connected to the vehicle.

Concept

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.

Safety information

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.

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.

Function

Connection

type

Making calls via the hands-free

system.

Bluetooth.

Compatible devices

General information

Information on mobile devices compatible with

the vehicle can be found at

bluetooth.

Using phone functions via iDrive.

Using the smartphone Office

functions.

Playing music from the smart‐

phone or the audio player.

Bluetooth or

USB.

Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed

or deviating software versions.

Using compatible apps via

iDrive.

Bluetooth or

USB.

Displaying the vehicle identification

number and software part number

USB storage device:

USB.

Exporting and importing driver

profiles.

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.

Performing software updates.

Exporting and importing stored

trips.

Via iDrive:

Playing music.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Playing videos from the smart‐

phone or the USB storage de‐

vice.

USB.

Using Apple CarPlay apps via

iDrive and voice operation.

Bluetooth

and WiFi.

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

A software update, refer to page 53, can be

performed, if needed.

The following connection types require one-time

pairing with the vehicle:

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Activate function to show the contact pic‐

tures.

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 48, with

Bluetooth interface.

Activate the function to use Apple Car‐

Play.

▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

▷ The device is ready for operation.

6. Move the Controller to the left.

Pairing the mobile device with the vehicle

Via iDrive:

▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in

the vehicle, refer to page 49.

▷ 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"

Switching on Bluetooth

5. Select the functions for which the device will

be used:

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

▷

"Telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

"Apple CarPlay"

5. "Bluetooth®"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

Activating/deactivating telephone

functions

To use all supported functions of a mobile

phone, the following functions must be activated

prior to pairing.

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears

on the mobile device display.

Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.

Via iDrive:

7. Depending on the mobile device, a control

number is displayed or the control number

must be entered.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

▷ Compare the control number displayed

on the Control Display with the control

number on the display of the device.

5. Select the desired setting, e.g.:

▷ "Office"

Confirm the control number on the device

and on the Control Display.

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.

▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐

ber on the device and via iDrive.

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list, refer to page 52.

If connection was not successful: Frequently

Asked Questions, refer to page 50.

▷ "Contact images"

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▷ 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.

Configure the mobile phone and connect it

with the telephone or additional phone func‐

tion.

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

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?

▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the

mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on

the mobile phone.

▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or

has only a limited remaining battery life.

Charge the mobile phone.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in

adapter or place it in the area of the center

console.

Why does the mobile phone no longer react?

▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not

function anymore.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and

loudspeakers separately.

Switch the mobile phone off and on again.

▷ Too high or too low ambient temperatures for

mobile phone operation.

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.

Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme

ambient temperatures.

Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive?

USB connection

General information

▷ The mobile phone may not be properly con‐

figured, for instance as Bluetooth audio de‐

vice.

Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to

the USB interface.

Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐

phone or additional phone function.

▷ Mobile phones.

Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐

played or why are they incomplete?

The snap-in adapter features a separate USB

port that is automatically connected when a

compatible mobile phone is inserted.

▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is

not yet complete.

▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance

MP3 players.

▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries

of the mobile phone or the SIM card are

transmitted.

▷ USB storage devices.

▷ It may not be possible to display phone book

entries with special characters.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32

and exFAT are the recommended formats.

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A connected USB storage device will be sup‐

plied with charge current via the USB interface if

the device supports this. Follow the maximum

charge current of the USB interface.

▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.

▷ HFS-formatted USB storage devices.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

The following uses are possible on USB interfa‐

ces with data transfer:

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 48, with USB

interface.

▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer

to page 73.

▷ Playing music files via USB audio.

▷ Playing videos via USB video.

Connecting the device

Connect the USB storage device using a suitable

adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to

page 176.

▷ Loading of software updates, refer to

page 53.

The USB storage device is displayed in the de‐

vice list, refer to page 52.

Follow the following when connecting:

▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐

tor into the USB interface.

Apple CarPlay preparation

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible

Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation

and iDrive.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐

chanical damage.

▷ Due to the large number of USB storage de‐

vices available on the market, it cannot be

guaranteed that every device is operable on

the vehicle.

Functional requirements

▷ Do not expose USB storage devices to ex‐

treme environmental conditions, such as very

high temperatures; refer to the owner's

manual of the device.

▷ Compatible iPhone, refer to page 48.

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

▷ Corresponding mobile contract.

▷ 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.

▷ Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are

switched on on the iPhone.

▷ Booking the ConnectedDrive service: Apple

CarPlay preparation.

▷ 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.

Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ 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.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Not compatible USB media:

▷ USB hard drives.

▷ USB hubs.

5. Select the following settings:

▷ "Bluetooth®"

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

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▷ For some devices, certain settings may be

necessary, for instance authorization, see

owner's manual of the device.

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth, re‐

fer to page 49.

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

Displaying the device list

All devices paired or connected with the vehicle

are displayed in the device list.

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list, refer to page 52.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Operation

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

For more information, refer to the Integrated

Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐

gation, Entertainment, Communication.

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.

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated for

paired and connected devices.

▷ 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.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.

2. "iDrive settings"

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.

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.

Managing mobile devices

General information

▷ After one-time pairing, the devices are auto‐

matically recognized and reconnected when

standby state is switched on.

Disconnecting the device

The device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐

nected.

▷ The data stored on the SIM card or in the

mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle

after recognition.

The device remains paired and can be con‐

nected again, refer to page 53.

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Via iDrive:

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

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 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.

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 version of the installed

software

The software version installed in the vehicle is

displayed.

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.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

Deleting the device

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

If an update has been carried out before, select

the desired version to display additional informa‐

tion.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Delete device"

Updating software via USB

The software may only be updated when the ve‐

hicle is stationary.

The device is disconnected and removed from

the device list.

Via iDrive:

Swapping the telephone and additional

phone

1. Store the file for the software update in the

main directory of a USB flash drive.

If two mobile phones are connected to the vehi‐

cle, the functions of the phone and additional

phone can be switched.

2. Connect the USB storage device to a USB

interface, refer to page 176.

3. "My Vehicle"

Via iDrive:

4. "iDrive settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

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7. "USB"

8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

10.Wait for the update to complete.

11.Confirm system restart.

Restoring the software version

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:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

5.

▷ "Previous version"

The previous software version is restored.

▷ "Default software settings"

The first software version is restored.

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

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