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Cockpit ........................................................................................................ 34

iDrive ............................................................................................................ 38

Voice activation system ............................................................................ 47

General settings ......................................................................................... 50

Owner's Manual media ............................................................................. 62

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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

Power windowsꢀꢁ80

Light switchꢀꢁ131

Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ92

Glove compartment on the driver's sideꢀꢁ189

Driver assistance systems

Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ144

Lights off

Daytime running lightsꢀꢁ133

Parking lightsꢀꢁ131

Lane departure warningꢀꢁ151

Lights

Low beamsꢀꢁ131

4

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Automatic headlight controlꢀꢁ132

Adaptive light functionsꢀꢁ133

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ133

Instrument lightingꢀꢁ134

Cruise control: resume speed

Cruise control rocker switch

8

9

Instrument clusterꢀꢁ117

Steering wheel buttons, right

5

Steering column stalk, left

Entertainment source, see Owner's

Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐

ment and Communicationꢀꢁ8

Turn signalꢀꢁ105

Volume, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment and

Communicationꢀꢁ8

High beams, headlight flasherꢀꢁ105

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ133

Roadside parking lightsꢀꢁ131

Onboard Computerꢀꢁ127

Voice activationꢀꢁ47

Telephone, see Owner's Manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and

Communicationꢀꢁ8

Thumbwheel for selection listsꢀꢁ126

10

Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/offꢀꢁ101

6

7

M double-clutch transmission: shift pad‐

dlesꢀꢁ111

Auto Start/Stop functionꢀꢁ102

Steering wheel buttons, left

M Drive 1 activationꢀꢁ155

11 Steering column stalk, right

Wipersꢀꢁ106

M Drive 2 activationꢀꢁ155

Rain sensorꢀꢁ107

Cruise control on/off, inter‐

ruptꢀꢁ161

Clean the windshield and head‐

lightsꢀꢁ108

Cruise control: store speed

12

13

Horn, entire surface

Heated steering wheelꢀꢁ94

14 Adjust the steering wheelꢀꢁ94

15 Unlock hoodꢀꢁ228

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In the vicinity of the center console

1

2

3

4

Control Displayꢀꢁ38

Glove compartmentꢀꢁ188

Ventilationꢀꢁ176

10

11

PDC Park Distance Controlꢀꢁ163

Rearview cameraꢀꢁ166

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐

trolꢀꢁ157

Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ244

Engine Dynamicsꢀꢁ116

Central locking systemꢀꢁ70

Servotronicꢀꢁ159

5

Radio/CD/multimedia, see Owner's Manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐

cationꢀꢁ8

12 M double-clutch transmission, selector

leverꢀꢁ111

6

7

8

9

Climate controlꢀꢁ170

Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ38

Parking brakeꢀꢁ105

Drivelogicꢀꢁ114

Manual transmission, selector leverꢀꢁ110

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All about the roofliner

1

2

3

Emergency Request, SOSꢀꢁ245

Glass sunroofꢀꢁ81

4

5

Reading lightsꢀꢁ134

Interior lightsꢀꢁ134

Indicator light, front-seat passenger

airbagꢀꢁ139

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iDrive

Vehicle features and

options

Input and display

Letters and numbers

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.

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐

tween entering upper and lower case, letters and

numbers.

Symbol

Function

or

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Insert blank space.

Use voice activation.

Confirm entry.

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.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the choice

is narrowed down with every letter entered and

letters may be added automatically.

Safety information

Entries are continuously compared with data

stored in the vehicle.

▷ Only those letters are offered during entry for

which data is available.

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 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.

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

tered in all languages that are available in

iDrive.

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.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

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Status information

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.

Symbol

Meaning

Bluetooth audio.

USB audio interface.

Online Entertainment.

WiFi.

Radio symbols

Other symbols

Symbol Meaning

HD Radio station is being received.

Satellite radio is switched on.

Check Control message.

The sound output has been

switched off.

Telephone symbols

Encrypted connection not active.

Symbol Meaning

Request for the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Checking the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Signal strength of cellular network.

Network search.

Split screen, split screen display

General information

Additional information can be displayed in several

menus on the right side of the split screen dis‐

play, the so-called split screen, for instance infor‐

mation from the Onboard Computer.

Cellular network is not available.

The critical charge state of the mo‐

bile phone has been reached.

Roaming is active.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

Reminder.

The additional information remains visible even

when switching to another menu on the split

screen.

Sending not possible.

Contacts are loaded.

Switching on/off

1.

Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

Entertainment symbols

Symbol

Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Music hard disk.

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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.

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.

2. Press the Controller.

Safety information

3. Select the desired setting.

Specifying the number of displays

NOTICE

It is possible to specify the number of displays.

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.

1. Move the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalize menu"

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Move the Controller to the left.

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.

Control elements

Overview

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off

manually.

1.

Press button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐

troller to switch it back on again.

1

2

Control Display, with touchscreen depending

on the equipment version

Controller with navigation

system

Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

General information

Control Display

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐

structions, refer to page 254.

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the

touchpad on the Controller, refer to page 45.

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Operation

Button Function

▷ Turn.

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.

Open the Options menu.

▷ Press.

Controller without navigation

system

General information

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

▷ Move in four directions.

Operation

▷ Turn.

Buttons on the Controller

▷ Press.

Button Function

Press once: call up main menu.

Press twice: display all menu items of

the main menu.

Open the Communication menu.

Open the Media/Radio menu.

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▷ Move in two directions.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Adapting the main menu

Press once: call up main menu.

1.

Press the button twice.

Press twice: display all menu items of

the main menu.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Open the Communication menu.

2. Select a menu item.

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

tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.

Open the Media/Radio menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Press once: open the previous dis‐

play.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

Open the Options menu.

Operating with the

Controller

Opening the main menu

Press button.

2. Press the Controller.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, for instance

"iDrive settings", a new display appears.

▷ Move the Controller to the left.

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Closes the current display and shows the

previous display.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

▷

Press the button.

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or numbers.

The previous display opens.

2.

: confirm entry.

▷ Move the Controller to the right.

New display is opened.

Deleting

An arrow indicates that additional displays can be

opened.

Symbol Function

Press the Controller: delete letters or

number.

Opening recently used menus

The recently used menus can be displayed.

Hold the Controller down: delete all

letters or numbers.

Press and hold this button.

The recently used menus are displayed.

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.

Opening the Options menu

Press button.

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

The "Options" menu is displayed.

All letters for which there are entries are dis‐

played on the left edge.

The Options menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

▷ Control options for the selected main menu,

for instance for "Media/Radio".

The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐

played.

▷ If applicable, further operating options for the

selected menu, for instance "Save station".

Operating via touchscreen

Changing settings

Settings, such as brightness, can be entered.

Via iDrive:

General information

The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐

screen.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Touch screen with your fingers. Do not use any

objects.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

Opening the main menu

Tap on symbol.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

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Changing settings

Settings such as brightness can be changed via

the touchscreen.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness"

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

6. To create the desired setting:

▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or

left, until the desired setting is displayed.

Adapting the main menu

1.

Tap on symbol.

▷

,

Tap on symbol.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

2. Drag the menu item to the desired position

on the right or left.

1.

Touch the symbol on the touchscreen.

Selecting menu items

Tap desired menu item.

A keyboard is displayed in the Control Dis‐

play.

2. Enter letters and numbers.

Deleting

Symbol Function

Tapping the symbol: delete the letter

or number.

Tapping and holding the symbol for

an extended period: delete all letters

or numbers.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, a new display

opens.

Operating navigation map

The navigation map can be moved with the

touchscreen.

An arrow indicates that additional displays can be

opened.

▷ Swipe to the left.

▷ Tap arrow.

Function

Operation

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin‐

gers.

New display is opened.

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Entering special characters

Touchpad

Input

Operation

General information

Some iDrive functions can be operated using the

touchpad on the Controller.

Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the

ter.

touchpad.

Enter a blank

space.

Swipe to the right in the

center of the touchpad.

Selecting functions

1. "My Vehicle"

Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the up‐

per area of the touchpad.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Touchpad"

Enter an under‐ Swipe to the right in the

4. Select desired setting:

▷ "Speller": Enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Map": using the map.

score.

lower area of the touchpad.

Using the map

▷ "Search fields": Write letters without se‐

lecting the list field.

The map in the navigation system can be moved

via the touchpad.

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

Function

Operation

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate di‐

rection.

Entering letters and numbers

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out on the touch‐

pad with fingers.

Entering letters requires some practice at the be‐

ginning. When entering, pay attention to the fol‐

lowing:

Display menu.

Tap once.

▷ 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.

Programmable memory

buttons

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the

Control Display.

General information

▷ 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.

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.

Settings are stored for the driver profile currently

used.

Storing a function

1. Select function via iDrive.

2.

Press and hold the desired button

until a signal sounds.

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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 50.

Using the voice activation

system

Activating the voice activation

system

Concept

1.

Press the button on the steering

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.

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

The symbol on the Control Display indi‐

cates that voice activation system is ac‐

tive.

General information

▷ 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.

No other commands may be available. In this

case, operate the function via iDrive.

Terminating the voice activation

system

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐

structions to use with the voice activation

system.

▷ Say the commands, numbers, and letters

smoothly and with normal volume, emphasis,

and speed.

Using a smartphone via voice

activation

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

used via voice activation.

▷ Always say commands in the language of the

voice activation system.

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Activate voice command response on the smart‐

phone for this purpose.

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. Press and hold the

button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

Voice command response is activated on the

smartphone.

▷ To have help for the current menu read out

loud: ›Help‹.

2. Release the

button.

Example: opening the tone

settings

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

If it was not possible to activate voice command

response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears

on the Control Display.

The commands of the menu items are spoken

just as they are selected via the Controller.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if

needed.

Possible commands

2.

Press button on the steering wheel.

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can be

voiced as commands.

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

Settings

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.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set the system to use standard dialog or

a short version.

The short version of the voice dialog plays back

short messages in abbreviated form.

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of the

Control Display:

Via iDrive:

▷ Some possible commands for the current

menu.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

▷ Some possible commands from other me‐

nus.

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

▷ Status of the voice recognition.

▷

Encrypted connection is not available.

Activating voice recognition via

the server

The voice recognition feature via the server pro‐

vides a dictation function and a natural method of

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entering destinations while improving the quality

of voice recognition. To use the functions, data is

transmitted to a service provider and locally

stored there.

▷ 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.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Information for Emergency

Requests

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Server speech recognition"

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.

Speaking during voice output

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.

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 245,

close to the interior mirror.

Via iDrive:

Environmental conditions

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof

closed to prevent noise interference.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

▷ Avoid making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

4. "Speaking during voice output"

Setting the language

The language to be used for voice activation and

system announcements can be set.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

4. "Language:"

5. Select the desired language.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐

structions until the desired volume is set.

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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 48.

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 60, can be

performed, if needed.

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 55, 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 55.

▷ Bluetooth pre-settings, 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 59.

▷ 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 56.

▷ 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‐

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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 74.

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 55, with USB

interface.

▷ Playing music files via USB audio.

▷ Playing videos via USB video.

▷ Loading of software updates, refer to

page 60.

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 185.

▷ 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 59.

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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 55, 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 55.

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 55.

▷ 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 59.

All devices paired or connected with the vehicle

are displayed in the device list.

Via iDrive:

Operation

1. "My Vehicle"

For more information, refer to the Integrated

Owner's Manual in the vehicle or the printed

Owner's Manual for navigation, entertainment,

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 60.

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 185.

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

Vehicle features and

options

Integrated Owner's Manual

in the vehicle

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.

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.

Selecting the Owner's Manual

1.

Press button.

General information

2. "My Vehicle"

3. "Owner's Manual"

You can use the following media formats to call

up the content in the Owner's Manual:

4. Select the required method of accessing the

contents.

▷ Printed Owner's Manual, refer to page 62.

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

fer to page 62.

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.

Opening via iDrive

Change directly to the Options menu from the

function on the Control Display:

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

Also follow the instructions of the Supplementary

Owner's Manuals, which are included in addition

to the onboard literature.

1.

Press button.

2. "Owner's Manual"

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Opening when a Check Control

message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the

Control Display:

2.

Press desired programmable mem‐

ory button and hold for more than 2 seconds.

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:

1.

Press the button.

2. "Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

4.

5.

Press the button again to return to last

displayed function.

Press the 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.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be

stored on the programmable memory buttons,

refer to page 45, and called up directly.

Storing

1. Select the desired entry point via iDrive:

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

▷ "Keyword search"

▷ "Animations"

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