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BMW iDrive

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BMW iDrive

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Input and display

Entering letters and numbers

Letters and numbers can be entered, e.g.,

when inputting destinations.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Letters and numbers can be entered using the

Controller, touchpad, control display, or voice

control, depending on vehicle equipment.

Display and operating

concept

Icon

Function

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Principle

BMW iDrive is the vehicle’s display and operat-

ing concept and includes a wide range of func-

tions. Using BMW iDrive, you can input letters

and characters when entering a destination or

activate or deactivate functions.

Enter a blank space.

Switching between languages.

Use voice control.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the functions

can be operated as follows:

Confirm entry.

Tap icon: delete a letter or a

number.

▷

Via the control display.

Via the Controller.

Press and hold the icon: delete

all letters or numbers.

Via the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.

Using the operating elements in the vehicle.

Additional information:

Entry comparison

Instrument cluster, refer to page 47.

When entering data from a database such as

contacts, the selection is gradually narrowed

down for each character entered, with charac-

ters being added as necessary.

Safety information

Warning

Activating/deactivating the functions

Some menu items are preceded by an icon. To

activate or deactivate the function, select the

menu item.

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible

to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

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Icon

Meaning

Instrument cluster

Function is activated.

Principle

The instrument cluster comprises various digi-

tal displays, e.g., a speedometer, time, range,

temperature as well as indicator and warning

lights.

Function is deactivated.

Functions can be activated or

deactivated using the button

on the control display. If the

button is highlighted in color,

the function is activated.

The buttons on the steering wheel can be

used to configure the layout of the instrument

cluster and the contents of the central display

area, e.g., trip data. Additional views can be

set on the control display, e.g., a second actual

speed.

BMW Curved Display

Safety information

Principle

The BMW Curved Display is a single-screen

display in the instrument panel that is curved

towards the driver. The BMW Curved Display

comprises the instrument cluster on the driv-

er's side and the control display.

Warning

If the driving information displays on the in-

strument cluster fail, e.g., the speedometer,

do not use the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Imme-

diately park the vehicle in a safe manner.

Turning drive-ready state off and on again

may correct the malfunction, allowing you to

continue driving. If the malfunction cannot be

corrected, have the vehicle checked by an au-

thorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

Follow the instructions for cleaning the BMW

Curved Display in the Care chapter.

Additional information:

Caring for special components, refer to

page 391.

Overview

1

Instrument cluster 47

Control display 49

2

Instrument cluster.

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Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 135.

Display ranges on the instrument

cluster

Operating elements on the steering

wheel

Operating Function

element

Display the menu bar on the in-

strument cluster.

Turn knurled wheel: scroll selec-

tion up or down.

1

Speedometer

Tilt knurled wheel in corre-

sponding direction: Move selec-

tion to left or right.

2

Driver assistance systems 211

Parking assistance systems 238

Driver Attention Camera 205

Check Control 135

3

4

Press knurled wheel: confirm

selection.

Selector lever display 121

Gear shift indicator 142

Selection lists 141

Configuring the layout

The layout of the instrument cluster adapts to

the respective driving mode.

Efficiency trainer 324

Power gauge 143

In Personal Mode drive mode, the layout in

the instrument cluster can be individually con-

figured and displayed.

5

Tachometer 144

6

7

Engine temperature 144

Outside temperature 145

Central display range 145

Shift lights 145

1.

Press the Settings button on the

steering wheel.

8

A menu bar is displayed in the instrument

cluster.

9

My Modes drive mode 127

10 Speed Limit Info 211

Speed Limit Assistant 234

11 Time 148

2. "LAYOUT"

Select the menu by tilting the knurled wheel

on the steering wheel where applicable.

12 Fuel gauge 149

Range 149

3. Select the desired setting using the knurled

wheel on the steering wheel.

The positions of some displays may vary,

e.g., the selector lever display.

Some of the displays in the instrument cluster

may differ from the illustrations in the Owner's

Manual.

Additional information:

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Settings

Warning

Specific displays can be configured individu-

ally, e.g., a second actual speed.

Objects in the area in front of a display can

slip and damage the display. There is a risk

of injury and risk of property damage. Do not

place objects in the area in front of a display.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Displays" / "Instrument

cluster"

2. Select the desired setting.

Overview

Control display

Principle

The iDrive functions are displayed on the con-

trol display.

The control display switches on automatically

when it is needed for operation or when the

vehicle is unlocked.

The control display is located on the instru-

ment panel above the center console.

The control display can also be turned on/off

manually.

The main menu of BMW iDrive is divided into

different areas, e.g., menu bar, status informa-

tion, and widgets.

Buttons on the control display

When operating the control display, the but-

tons on the control display illuminate.

You can configure various settings such as the

brightness of the control display.

Button Function

Go to previous menu.

Safety information

Warning

Go to Media menu.

When driving, loose items or devices con-

nected to the vehicle with a cable, i.e., mobile

phones, may be thrown around the vehicle,

e.g., in the event of an accident or when brak-

ing or performing evasive maneuvers. There

is a risk of injury and risk of property damage.

Secure loose objects or devices that are con-

nected to the vehicle via a cable.

Call up the Communication menu.

Go to Navigation menu.

Turning the control display on/off

The control display is turned on automatically

when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the

control display is needed for operation.

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In certain situations, the control display is

switched off automatically, for instance if no

operation is performed on the vehicle for sev-

eral minutes.

Main menu

The main menu can be opened from any

menu.

The control display can also be switched off

manually.

Climate menu

The Climate menu provides access to all

climate control functions.

1. Swipe from top to bottom on the control

display.

Apps menu

2. "Control display off"

The Apps menu provides access to all apps

and vehicle functions. You can use a filter to

make it easier to find a specific app. The last

selected filter is stored. To display the desired

app, change the filter as necessary.

Tap the control display to turn it on again.

Main menu

General information

Apple CarPlay©

The main menu on the control display is div-

ided into different areas.

The Apple CarPlay menu is displayed in

the main menu depending on national-market

version and connected function. Apple CarPlay

enables the secure use of certain functions of a

compatible Apple iPhone via iDrive.

Overview

Android Auto©

The Android Auto menu is displayed in

the main menu, depending on national-market

version and associated function. Android Auto

enables the secure use of certain functions of a

compatible Android smartphone via iDrive.

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Widgets

2

3

4

5

Status information

Configuration bar for main display

Temperature setting

Menu bar

Widgets show real-time information and dy-

namic content such as the navigation map.

Widgets also serve as buttons and allow you to

jump to the respective menu or most important

functions.

Menu bar

Main display

The main display shows real-time information

and dynamic content such as the navigation

map. This display also contains buttons and

lets you jump to the desired menu.

General information

The menu bar may not be displayed when us-

ing third-party apps. To display the menu bar

again, swipe up from the lower edge of the

control display or press a button.

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Additional information:

Status information

Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-

ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.

General information

Status information is displayed at the top of

the control display in the form of icons. De-

pending on the equipment and national-mar-

ket version, different icons are available.

Other status information

Icon Meaning

Sound output active.

Sound output deactivated.

Activation word active.

BMW ID or driver profile.

Destination guidance active.

Go to quick access.

Telephone status information

Icon

Meaning

Active call.

Signal strength.

SIM card missing.

Wireless charging active.

Park Distance Control: sound deacti-

vated.

Entertainment status information

Adjusting the main display

The main display can be adjusted in the main

menu.

Icon Meaning

USB audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Smartphone audio.

Connected Music with Spotify.

Time shift.

1.

Tap the main menu icon.

2. Swipe the configuration bar on the right

side of the screen to the left.

3. Select the desired main display.

Quick access

Wi-Fi.

Certain functions and individual shortcuts can

be opened via quick access.

Apple CarPlay.

Android Auto.

Function Operation

Satellite radio is switched on.

Show

quick link. control display.

Slide the controller up.

Tap the icon at the top of the

screen.

Swipe from top to bottom on the

Status information messages

Icon

Meaning

Number of notifications.

Check Control message.

Message.

Hide

Swipe from the bottom up on the

quick link. control display.

Slide the controller down.

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Deleting shortcuts

Shortcuts

1. To delete shortcuts, swipe from top to bot-

tom on the control display.

Principle

Shortcuts provide quick access to functions

such as those that are frequently used. Short-

cuts are opened via the quick link and can be

defined individually. The following functions,

for example, are defined as shortcuts:

2. Press and hold the desired shortcut.

3.

Tap the icon for deleting the desired

shortcut.

Settings

▷

The radio stations.

The navigation destinations.

The phone numbers.

The jump-ins to menus.

The functions.

Setting the brightness

1. To adjust the brightness of the control dis-

play, go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "Displays" / "Cockpit

brightness" / "Brightness at night".

2. Select the desired setting.

Saving shortcuts

Shortcuts can only be created with an active

BMW ID or a driver profile.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright-

ness control may not be clearly visible.

1. Press and hold the desired function.

2. "Add to shortcuts"

Enabling/disabling audible feedback

1. To enable/disable audio confirmation for

the control display, go through the menu as

follows: Apps menu / "Vehicle" / "System

settings" / "Sound".

Shortcuts can also be saved directly via the

quick link.

Selecting shortcuts

2. Select the desired setting.

1. To select shortcuts, swipe from top to bot-

tom on the control display.

System limits

2. Select the desired shortcut.

In the case of very high temperatures on the

control display, for instance due to intense so-

lar radiation, the brightness may be reduced

down to complete deactivation. Once the

temperature is reduced, for instance through

shade or air conditioning, the normal functions

are restored.

The function will work immediately. This

means for instance that the connection is es-

tablished when a phone number is selected.

Sorting shortcuts

1. To sort shortcuts, swipe from top to bottom

on the control display.

2. Press and hold the desired shortcut and

move it to the desired position.

Operation via control display

Principle

Depending on the equipment version, the con-

trol display is equipped with a touchscreen.

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You can tap on menu items and widgets.

Touch the control display with your fingers, do

not use any objects.

Using the map

The navigation map can be moved on the con-

trol display.

Function

Operation

Adjusting widgets

The widgets can be adjusted in the main

menu. The adjustments can only be performed

when the vehicle is stationary.

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate

direction.

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin-

gers.

1. If necessary,

tap the icon.

2. Press and hold the widget.

Display menu.

Tap once.

3. The following adjustments can be made:

▷

Tap the add icon.

Using alphabetical lists

Contacts are listed in alphabetical order.

A new widget can be added below the

selected widget.

To navigate to a desired initial letter in a list of

more than 30 entries, select the letter on the

letter bar and scroll up or down.

▷

Tap the delete icon.

The widget is deleted.

Tap the sort icon.

Favorites are displayed at the top of the list.

Entries with numbers are displayed at the end

of the list.

The widget can be moved to the desired

position.

Sorting apps

The order of apps can be adjusted in the Apps

menu.

Controller

Principle

1. Open the Apps menu.

The Controller can be used to select menu

items and enter the settings. The buttons can

be used to open the menus directly.

2. Press and hold the desired app icon and

move it to the desired position.

Calling up the context menu

Depending on the menu item, a context menu

with additional options can be displayed.

Overview

To bring up the Context menu, press and hold

the desired menu item.

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

▷

"General help": The Integrated Owner's

Manual opens.

▷

"Add to shortcuts": The menu item is de-

fined as a shortcut.

The Controller is located in the center console.

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Buttons on the Controller

Button

Function

Go to the main menu.

Go to the Media menu.

Go to the Phone menu.

Go to the Navigation menu.

Go to the previous menu.

▷

Slide the Controller in four directions to

switch between menus, for example.

Operation

▷

Turn the Controller to switch between

menu options, for example.

Operating via the Controller

Opening the main menu

Push the main menu button.

The main menu is displayed.

Selecting menu items

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

option is highlighted.

▷

Push the Controller to select a menu option,

for example.

2. Press the Controller.

Adjusting the main display

The main display can be adjusted in the main

menu.

1.

Push the main menu button.

2. If necessary, tilt the Controller to select the

main display.

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3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. Select the desired main display.

Deleting an entry

Icon Function

Selecting a widget

1. Use the Controller to select widgets.

Press Controller: delete a letter or num-

ber.

2. If necessary, turn the Controller until the de-

sired widget is selected.

Hold the Controller down: delete all let-

ters or numbers.

3. Press the Controller.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 en-

tries, the letters for which an entry exists can

be displayed in a text box.

Calling up the context menu

Depending on the menu item, a context menu

with additional options can be displayed.

1. Select the desired menu option using the

Controller.

1. Quickly turn the Controller to the left or

right.

2. Press and hold the Controller.

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

The menu consists of various areas, for in-

stance:

The first entry of the selected letter is dis-

played in the list.

▷

"General help": The Integrated Owner's

Manual opens.

Direct access buttons

▷

"Add to shortcuts": The menu item is de-

fined as a shortcut.

Principle

Entering letters and numbers

Letters and numbers can only be entered

when stationary.

There are buttons for jumping directly to cer-

tain functions in the vehicle. These buttons

can be used to bring up the respective menu

directly on the control display. Then continue

operation via iDrive.

Input

1. Turn the Controller: select letters or num-

bers.

Overview

The direct access buttons are located on the

center console, between the steering wheel

and driver’s door, and in the headliner.

2.

: confirm entry.

Additional information:

Setting the system language, refer to

page 58.

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Functional requirements

Button Function

The following functional requirements apply for

the Personal Assistant:

Go to the Drive Settings menu on

the center console.

▷

A language that is supported by the Per-

sonal Assistant must be set via iDrive.

Go to the Exterior Lighting menu be-

tween the steering wheel and driv-

er’s door.

▷

Download the corresponding language

package before using the Personal Assis-

tant for the first time.

Go to the Interior Lighting menu on

the headliner.

▷

Commands must always be spoken in the

selected system language.

For the full range of functions, you must acti-

vate or purchase the following functions:

BMW Intelligent Personal

Assistant

▷

Online speech processing is enabled.

All settings under Data privacy are enabled.

The activation word is enabled.

Principle

Suggestions are activated.

The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is a

personal assistant that enables natural voice

operation of various vehicle functions.

A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.

Corresponding ConnectedDrive services

are purchased in the ConnectedDrive Store.

The Personal Assistant provides proactive

suggestions to make it easier to operate the

vehicle. The Personal Assistant is available de-

pending on national-market version. The func-

tion scope and detection may vary depending

on national-market version.

▷

The BMW Digital Premium subscription has

been purchased.

Additional information:

▷

Setting the system language, refer to

page 58.

You can use supported voice assistants from

third parties in your vehicle after pairing your

smartphone.

▷

Online speech processing, refer to

page 58.

▷

Data protection, refer to page 66.

Activation word, refer to page 57.

Get suggestions, refer to page 58.

You can configure various settings such as the

suggestions from the Personal Assistant.

The system includes special microphones on

the driver side and the front passenger side.

Activating the voice control system

Using the voice activation system

›...‹: In the Owner's Manual, commands that

can be spoken are indicated by brackets.

General information

You can activate voice control as follows:

When saying commands, note the following:

▷

Briefly press the microphone button

on the steering wheel.

Say the activation word.

▷

Say the commands at a normal volume.

Speaking directly into the microphone does

not improve voice recognition.

▷

Say the commands fluently and with nor-

mal volume, emphasis, and speed.

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in addition to your preset activation word from

BMW.

Microphone button on steering wheel

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Voice control" / "Other assistants".

1.

To activate voice control with the

microphone button, briefly press the voice

control button on the steering wheel.

2. Select the desired setting.

The microphone on the driver's side is ac-

tive.

Canceling voice control

You can cancel voice control as follows:

2. Say the desired command.

Activation word

Principle

▷

Press the voice control button on

the steering wheel again.

Saying the activation word will start the

Personal Assistant: ›Hello BMW‹. The micro-

phones on the driver's or front passenger's

side are active with the following voice control,

depending on where the activation word was

spoken.

▷

Say the following command: ›Cancel‹

Slide the Controller to the right or left.

Press the Controller.

Possible voice commands

Then say the command. The activation word

and the command can be spoken without

pause in one sentence.

Principle

Voice commands can be used to give instruc-

tions or ask questions, with the Personal As-

sistant providing assistance.

Enabling/disabling the activation word

The activation word can be enabled and disa-

bled.

It is possible, for example, to call contacts, nav-

igate to an address, change settings, or control

vehicle functions, e.g., air conditioning, by voice

command.

Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /

"General" / "Activation with voice control".

You can reach most content on the control dis-

play, e.g., menu items or lists, using spoken

commands.

Activation word from third-party providers

Depending on the national-market version,

some third-party providers provide digital voice

assistants such as Siri or Amazon Alexa.

Help for voice control

You can say the following commands to get

help with voice control:

To use Siri, the smartphone must be con-

nected via Apple CarPlay.

▷

›Voice commands‹: Possible example com-

mands are announced.

Supported voice assistants can be used in the

vehicle after you have connected your smart-

phone.

▷

›General information on voice control‹: In-

formation on how voice control operates is

announced.

The activation word for voice assistants from

associated third-party providers can be used

▷

›Help‹: Tips and example commands for

voice control are announced.

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Sample commands

Managing language packages

The following voice commands serve as exam-

ples.

1. To manage language packages, go

through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /

"Language".

▷

›Call John Smith‹

›Drive me to JFK airport‹

›Increase volume‹ or ›Decrease volume‹

›Activate the climate control‹

›What is my remaining range‹

›Sport mode‹

2. Select the desired setting.

Suggestions

The Personal Assistant provides helpful, indi-

vidual suggestions. Suggestions can be ena-

bled or disabled. Suggestions can be custom-

ized, e.g., which categories suggestions are

based on or whether to emit a signal tone.

Additional example commands can be dis-

played on the control display.

Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"Vehicle" / "Personal Assistant" / "Example

commands".

1. To configure the settings, go through

the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /

"Suggestions".

Sample commands are displayed in the BMW

Intelligent Personal Assistant widget.

2. Select the desired setting.

Menu items

Online speech processing

The Personal Assistant can open menu items

directly. Say the menu items as they are dis-

played on the control display. You do not have

to follow the order of the menu items when

speaking them out loud.

Online speech processing improves the quality

of the speech recognition and search results

for points of interest. To use the functions,

data is transmitted to a service provider via an

encrypted connection and stored locally there.

Online speech processing is not available in all

languages. Online voice processing can be de-

activated depending on national-market ver-

sion.

1. Activate voice control.

2. ›Media‹

3. ›Presets‹

The stored stations are displayed on the

control display.

Go through the menu as follows: Apps menu /

"All" / "Personal Assistant" / "Settings" /

"General" / "Online speech processing".

Settings

Configuring the visualization

How the Personal Assistant is visualized can

be set.

Setting the system language

You must set a system language that is sup-

ported by the Personal Assistant. A language

package can be downloaded.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Personal Assistant" /

"Settings" / "General" / "Visualization".

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Language".

2. Select the desired setting.

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Voice control from third-party

providers

Depending on vehicle equipment, third-party

voice control can be activated by pressing and

holding the microphone button on the steering

wheel.

Amazon Alexa Car Integration

Principle

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is available de-

pending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version. Alexa is a digital assistant

from Amazon. With Amazon Alexa Car Integra-

tion, Alexa can be used in the vehicle. For

safety reasons, the use of some Alexa func-

tions may be restricted while driving your vehi-

cle.

1. Go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "Vehicle" / "System settings" /

"Voice control".

2. Select the desired setting.

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the voice guid-

ance until the desired volume is set.

Functional requirements

▷

A BMW ID or driver profile is activated.

▷

An active Amazon account must exist.

The volume remains constant even if the vol-

ume of other audio sources is changed.

Activating Amazon Alexa Car

Integration

Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in

the vehicle.

Using the voice activation of the

smartphone

Depending on the device, a smartphone con-

nected to the vehicle can be used via voice

control.

Follow the instructions from the Amazon Alexa

app to set it up in the vehicle.

1. To activate Amazon Alexa Car Integration,

go through the menu as follows: Apps

menu / "All" / "Alexa".

The device must be connected via Apple Car-

Play or Android Auto.

2. Select the desired setting.

1.

Press and hold the voice control

button on the steering wheel for approx.

3 seconds.

After setting it up, use Amazon Alexa in the

vehicle as follows:

Say the activation word "Alexa" and the de-

sired command.

The voice activation of the smartphone is

activated.

Information about the active function is dis-

played on the control display.

If activation is successful, a confirmation

appears on the control display.

System limits

2.

Press the voice control button on

the steering wheel to cancel the smart-

phone voice control.

▷

The Personal Assistant provides informa-

tion about vehicle functions that may not be

installed in the vehicle. This also applies to

safety functions and systems.

▷

Certain noises can be detected and may

lead to problems. Keep the doors and win-

dows closed.

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▷

Noises from the front passenger or occu-

pants can impair the system. Avoid making

other noise in the vehicle while speaking.

The following information sources can also be

used:

▷

Driver’s Guide app.

Driver’s Guide Web.

▷

Major language dialects can cause prob-

lems with the speech recognition feature.

A poor data connection influences the re-

sponse time of the Personal Assistant and

the Search.

Safety information

Warning

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from surrounding traffic. It is possible

to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of

accident, injury, and property damage. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic

situation allows. As warranted, stop and use

the systems and devices while the vehicle is

stationary.

Connecting mobile devices

to the vehicle

Principle

Various connection modes are available for us-

ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec-

tion mode to select depends on the mobile de-

vice and desired function.

Overview

General information

The following overview shows possible func-

tions and suitable connection modes for them.

The functions available depend on the vehicle

equipment and connected mobile device.

Detailed information on the functions and con-

nection modes is provided in the following me-

dia from the Owner's Manual under the speci-

fied keyword:

▷

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.

Printed Owner's Manual for navigation,

communication and entertainment.

Function

Connection mode

Icon

Making calls via the hands-free sys- Bluetooth.

tem.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Using phone functions via iDrive.

Keyword: calling via Bluetooth.

Playing music from a mobile device.

Keyword: audio.

Bluetooth audio.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection.

Play music from a USB stick.

Keyword: audio.

USB.

Keyword: USB connection.

USB port, refer to page 288.

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Icon

Function

Connection mode

Calling without a mobile phone.

Personal eSIM.

Keyword: calling with the Personal

eSIM.

Keyword: Personal eSIM.

Data exchange between mobile de-

vice and vehicle.

Wi-Fi.

Keyword: vehicle WLAN.

Use Internet access via the personal Wi-Fi via personal hotspot.

hotspot.

Keyword: personal hotspot.

Using Apple CarPlay via iDrive and

via voice control.

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection and

vehicle Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Apple CarPlay.

Using Android Auto via iDrive and via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

voice control.

Keyword: Bluetooth connection and

vehicle Wi-Fi.

Keyword: Android Auto.

Charge USB device.

USB.

Keyword: USB connection.

USB port, refer to page 288.

Keyword: USB connection.

USB port, refer to page 288.

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