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General settings

AT A GLANCE

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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General settings

AT A GLANCE

▷ 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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