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General settings

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Vehicle features and

options

Setting the time

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions 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 sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are

displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

Language

8. Press the Controller.

Setting the language

Via iDrive:

Setting the time format

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

1. "My Vehicle"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time format:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

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"

Via iDrive:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time zone:"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Automatic time setting"

5. Select the desired setting.

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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Date

Setting the date

Via iDrive:

Activating/deactivating the

display of the current

vehicle position

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.

7. Make the settings for the month and year.

Activating/deactivating

Via iDrive:

Setting the date format

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Data privacy"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date format:"

4. "Vehicle tracking"

5. Select the desired setting.

Activating/deactivating

popup windows

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

You can set the units of measurement for some

values, for example, consumption, distances and

temperature.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Units"

4. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

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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"

Messages

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐

ing in the vehicle in list form.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

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.

▷ Communication messages, for example e-

mails, SMS text messages or reminders.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐

ness settings may not be clearly visible.

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

or the BMW Connected app.

Screensaver

If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensaver

will be displayed after an adjustable time.

▷ Check Control messages.

▷ Messages on service notifications.

▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.

Via iDrive:

Messages are additionally displayed in the status

field.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Retrieving messages

Via iDrive:

4. "Control display"

5. "Screensaver"

6. Select the desired setting.

1. "Notifications"

2. Select the desired message.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

The menu in which the message is displayed will

open.

Selecting the contents of the

main menu

You can select the displayed contents for some

menu items in the main menu.

Deleting messages

All messages, except Check Control messages

or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can

be deleted from the list.

Check Control messages or messages from the

vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as

they are relevant.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Contents of main menu"

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Via iDrive:

1. "Notifications"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. Select the desired message.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Data privacy"

3.

Press the button.

4. Select the desired setting.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Deleting personal data in the

vehicle

Adjusting

The following settings can be adjusted:

Concept

▷ Select the applications, from which mes‐

sages will be permitted.

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:

General information

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐

lowing data can be deleted:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Notifications"

▷ Driver profile settings.

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ Stored radio stations.

▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.

▷ Travel and Onboard Computer information.

▷ Music hard disk.

Data protection

▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.

▷ Phone book.

Data transfer

Concept

▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.

▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.

▷ Login accounts.

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.

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.

Deleting data

Note and follow the instructions on the Control

Display.

Activating/deactivating

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

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Via iDrive:

Function

Connec‐

tion type

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Data privacy"

Using compatible apps via

iDrive.

Bluetooth or

USB.

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "OK"

USB storage device:

USB.

Exporting and importing driver

profiles.

Performing software updates.

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

Exporting and importing stored

trips.

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to com‐

plete.

Playing music.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.

Playing videos from the smart‐

phone or the USB device.

USB.

Canceling deletion

Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.

Using Apple CarPlay apps via

iDrive and voice operation.

Bluetooth

and WLAN.

Connections

The following connection types require one-time

pairing with the vehicle:

Concept

▷ Bluetooth.

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.

▷ Apple CarPlay.

Paired devices are automatically recognized later

on and connected to the vehicle.

Safety information

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.

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.

Function

Connec‐

tion type

Making calls via the hands-free

system.

Bluetooth.

Using phone functions via iDrive.

Using the smartphone Office

functions.

Playing music from the smart‐

phone or the audio player.

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"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

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

▷ "Office"

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

Activate function to transmit short mes‐

sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, memos,

and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can

be incurred by transmitting all data to the

vehicle.

A software update, refer to page 56, can be

performed, if needed.

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 51, with

Bluetooth interface.

▷ "Contact images"

Activate function to show the contact pic‐

tures.

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

▷ The device is ready for operation.

Activate the function to use Apple Car‐

Play.

▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in

the vehicle, refer to page 51.

Pairing the mobile device with the

vehicle

Via iDrive:

▷ 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"

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4. "Connect new device"

Delete all known Bluetooth connections from

the device list on the mobile phone and start

a new device search.

5. Select the functions for which the device will

be used:

▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or

has only a limited remaining battery life.

▷

"Telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

Charge the mobile phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer react?

"Apple CarPlay"

▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not

function anymore.

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

Switch the mobile phone off and on again.

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity.

▷ 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.

Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐

played or why are they incomplete?

Confirm the control number on the device

and on the Control Display.

▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is

not yet complete.

▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐

ber on the device and via iDrive.

▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries

of the mobile phone or the SIM card are

transmitted.

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list, refer to page 55.

If connection was not successful: Frequently

Asked Questions, refer to page 52.

▷ It may not be possible to display phone book

entries with special characters.

▷ 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.

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

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Configure the mobile phone and connect it

with the telephone or additional phone func‐

tion.

▷ Playing music files via USB audio.

▷ Playing videos via USB video.

▷ Loading of software updates, refer to

page 56.

How can the phone connection quality be im‐

proved?

Follow the following when connecting:

▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the

mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on

the mobile phone.

▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐

tor into the USB port.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in

adapter or place it in the area of the center

console.

▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical

damage.

▷ Due to the large number of USB devices

available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐

teed that every device is operable on the ve‐

hicle.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless

charging tray.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and

loudspeakers separately.

▷ Do not expose USB devices to extreme envi‐

ronmental conditions, such as very high tem‐

peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the

device.

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.

▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐

niques, proper playback of the media stored

on the USB device cannot be guaranteed in

all cases.

USB connection

General information

The following mobile devices can be connected

to the USB port:

▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored

data, do not charge a USB device via the on‐

board socket, when it is connected to the

USB port.

▷ Mobile phones.

The snap-in adapter features a separate USB

port that is automatically connected when a

compatible mobile phone is inserted.

▷ Depending on how the USB device is being

used, settings may be required on the USB

storage device, refer to the owner's manual of

the device.

▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance

MP3 players.

Not compatible USB devices:

▷ USB hard drives.

▷ USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32

and exFAT are the recommended formats.

▷ USB hubs.

▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.

▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

A connected USB device will be supplied with

charge current via the USB port if the device

supports this. Follow the maximum charge cur‐

rent of the USB port.

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 51, with USB

port.

The following uses are possible on USB ports

with data transfer:

▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer

to page 72.

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The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list, refer to page 55.

Connecting the device

Connect the USB device using a suitable adapter

cable to a USB port, refer to page 202.

Operation

The USB device is displayed in the device list,

refer to page 55.

For more information, refer to the Integrated

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

gation, Entertainment, Communication.

Apple CarPlay preparation

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible

Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation

and iDrive.

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.

In this case, the following explanations can help:

Functional requirements

The iPhone has already been paired with Apple

CarPlay. When a new connection is established,

CarPlay can no longer be selected.

▷ Compatible iPhone, refer to page 51.

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

▷ Corresponding mobile contract.

▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device

list.

▷ Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice operation

are activated on the iPhone.

▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned

from the list of stored vehicles under Blue‐

tooth and under WLAN.

▷ If necessary, the setting for mobile data must

be activated on the iPhone.

▷ Booking the ConnectedDrive service: Apple

CarPlay preparation.

▷ 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 the iPhone with CarPlay

Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth, re‐

fer to page 51.

▷ 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"

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Via iDrive:

Displaying the device list

All devices paired or connected with the vehicle

are displayed in the device list.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

5. "Disconnect device"

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

A symbol indicates, for which function a device is

used.

Via iDrive:

Symbol

Function

1. "My Vehicle"

"Telephone"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Connect device"

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

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.

"Apple CarPlay"

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated for

paired and connected devices.

Deleting the device

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Delete device"

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.

The device is disconnected and removed from

the device list.

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 device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐

nected.

The device remains paired and can be con‐

nected again, refer to page 55.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

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3. "Mobile devices"

7. "USB"

4. "Settings"

8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

10.Wait for the update to complete.

11.Confirm system restart.

Software update

General information

Restoring the software version

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.

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:

Updates and related current information is availa‐

ble at

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

Displaying the version of the

installed software

The software version installed in the vehicle is

displayed.

5.

▷ "Previous version"

The previous software version is restored.

▷ "Default software settings"

The first software version is restored.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

If an update has been carried out before, select

the desired version to display additional informa‐

tion.

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 folder of a USB device.

2. Connect the USB stick at a USB port, refer to

page 202.

3. "My Vehicle"

4. "iDrive settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

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