Your BMW at a glance
QUICK REFERENCE
Via the button on the steering wheel
4. "Settings"
Press button.
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth®"
Via the instrument cluster
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
Pairing iPhone with CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
Dialing a number
1. "Communication"
2. "Dial number"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list.
3. Enter the numbers.
4.
Select the symbol. The connection is es‐
tablished via the mobile phone to which this
function has been assigned.
Refueling
If connection is to be set up via the additional
phone:
Refueling
1.
Press button.
Fuel cap
2. "Call via"
1. Press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap to
open it.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible iPhone.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
▷ Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are
switched on on the iPhone.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without met‐
allic additives.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
Information on the recommended fuel grade can
be found in the Owner's Manual.
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