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General settings

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General settings

Retrieving messages

Via iDrive:

Vehicle features and

options

1. Tip the Controller up.

2. "Notifications"

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.

3. Select the desired message.

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.

Messages

Via iDrive:

1. Tip the Controller up.

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐

ing in the vehicle in list form.

2. "Notifications"

3. Select desired message, for instance. SMS.

4.

Press the button.

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

▷ Traffic messages.

5. "Delete"

Adjusting

The following settings can be adjusted:

▷ Check Control messages.

▷ Service requirements messages.

▷ Select the applications, from which mes‐

sages will be permitted.

▷ Communication messages, for example e-

mails, SMS text messages or reminders.

▷ All messages or a limited time period for re‐

ceived messages.

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

or the BMW Connected app.

Via iDrive:

▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.

1. Tip the Controller up.

2. "Notifications"

The number of messages is additionally dis‐

played in the status field.

The Messages menu can also be created as

Widget, refer to page 48.

3. "Settings"

4. Move the Controller to the right.

5. Select the desired setting.

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Automatic time setting

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are

updated automatically.

Time

Setting the time zone

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. "Time zone:"

3. "General settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. "Automatic time setting"

6. 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.

Setting the time

Via iDrive:

Date

Setting the date

1. "CAR"

Via iDrive:

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. "Time"

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. "Date:"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are

displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired day is

displayed.

8. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

8. Make the settings for the month and year.

9. "OK"

Setting the time format

Via iDrive:

Setting the date format

1. "CAR"

Via iDrive:

2. "Settings"

1. "CAR"

3. "General settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. "Time format:"

6. Select the desired setting.

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Date and time"

5. "Date format:"

6. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

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The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Trip data settings

Concept

The intervals in which the trip data, refer to

page 141, will be reset can be configured.

Language

Setting the language

Via iDrive:

Resetting trip data

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Language:"

3. "General settings"

4. "Reset trip data"

5. Select the desired setting.

5. "System language"

6. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Speed warning

Setting the voice dialog

For voice dialog for the voice activation system,

refer to page 54.

Concept

A speed limit can be set that when reached will

cause a warning to be issued.

General information

The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed ex‐

ceeds the set speed limit again, after it has drop‐

ped below it by 3 mph/5 km/h.

Setting the units of

measurement

Depending on the country version, you can set

the units of measurement for some values, for in‐

stance consumption, distances, and tempera‐

ture.

Adjusting

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Speed warning"

5. "Warning at:"

3. "General settings"

4. "Units"

5. Select the desired menu item.

6. Select the desired setting.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired speed is

displayed.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

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Activating/deactivating

Via iDrive:

Activating/deactivating the

display of the current

vehicle position

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Speed warning"

5. "Speed warning"

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.

Setting your current speed as

the speed warning

Via iDrive:

Activating/deactivating

Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Speed warning"

5. "Select current speed"

3. "General settings"

4. "Vehicle tracking"

5. Select the desired setting.

Activating/deactivating

popup windows

Control Display

Brightness

Via iDrive:

For some functions, popup windows are dis‐

played automatically on the Control Display.

Some of these popup windows can be activated

or deactivated.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

Via iDrive:

3. "Displays"

1. "CAR"

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Pop-ups"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

5. Select the desired setting.

7. Press the Controller.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐

ness settings may not be clearly visible.

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Deleting personal data in the

vehicle

Data protection

Data transfer

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.

Concept

The vehicle offers different services, whose use

requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐

vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for

some services.

General information

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐

lowing data can be deleted:

General information

When the data transfer is deactivated, the re‐

spective service cannot be used.

▷ Driver profile settings.

▷ Stored radio stations.

Only make these settings while stationary.

▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.

▷ Travel and Onboard Computer information.

▷ Music hard disk.

Activating/deactivating

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Via iDrive:

▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.

▷ Phone book.

1. "CAR"

▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.

▷ Office data, for instance voice notes.

▷ Login accounts.

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Data privacy"

5. "Agree and activate all"

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up

to 15 minutes.

All services and functions that are relevant for

data protection will be activated or deacti‐

vated.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Configuring the data transfer

The data transfer can be configured individually

for separate services.

Deleting data

The personal data in the vehicle will be deleted

when the vehicle is reset to the factory settings.

Via iDrive:

For resetting the vehicle to factory settings, refer

to page 70.

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Data privacy"

5. "Configure services"

6. Select the desired setting.

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The following connection types require one-time

pairing with the vehicle:

Connecting mobile devices

to the vehicle

▷ Bluetooth.

▷ WiFi hotspot.

▷ Apple CarPlay.

▷ Screen Mirroring.

Concept

Various connection types are available for using

mobile devices in the vehicle. The connection

type to select depends on the mobile device and

the desired function.

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

or touchscreen.

Other functions, e.g. Contacts or

SMS.

Compatible devices

General information

Information on mobile devices compatible with

the vehicle can be found at

bluetooth.

Playing music from the smart‐

phone or the audio player.

Bluetooth or

USB.

USB storage device:

Playing music.

USB.

Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed

or deviating software versions.

Playing videos from the smart‐

phone or the USB storage de‐

vice.

USB.

Displaying the vehicle identification

number and software part number

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.

Using the vehicle Internet ac‐

cess.

WiFi hotspot

via WiFi.

Using Apple CarPlay apps via

iDrive and voice operation.

Bluetooth

and WiFi.

Screen Mirroring:

WiFi.

Via iDrive:

Showing the smartphone display

on the Control Display.

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

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4. "Settings"

3. Select the desired settings, for instance"Text

messages".

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

Pairing the mobile device with

the vehicle

Bluetooth connection

Via iDrive:

1. "COM"

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 64, with

Bluetooth interface.

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

▷ The remote control is in the vehicle.

▷ The device is ready for operation.

5. Select the desired function:

▷ "Phone calls and Bluetooth® audio"

▷ "Audio"

▷ Bluetooth is switched on in the vehicle, refer

to page 65, and on the device.

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

▷ The pairing readiness is displayed on the

Control Display.

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.

▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may

be required on the device; refer to the own‐

er's manual of the device.

A control number is displayed.

7. Compare the control number displayed on

the Control Display with the control number

on the display of the mobile device, and con‐

firm that the two match.

Switching on Bluetooth

Via iDrive:

1. "COM"

8. Select Bluetooth connection if necessary:

"Use BMW iDrive for phone calls, Bluetooth®

audio, and apps."

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

The mobile device is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list, refer to

page 70.

5. "Bluetooth®"

6. Select setting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Activating/deactivating

telephone functions

To use all supported functions of a mobile

phone, activate the desired functions in the vehi‐

cle prior to pairing the mobile phone with the ve‐

hicle as needed.

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:

Why could the mobile phone not be paired or

connected?

Via iDrive:

1. "COM"

▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐

nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.

2. "Personalize menu"

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In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as

audio source or as telephone.

Delete the Bluetooth connection from the de‐

vice list on the mobile phone and start a new

device search.

Configure the mobile phone and connect it

with the telephone function.

▷ Contact was created in the contact list of the

phone after the last synchronization.

Too many Bluetooth devices with the same

function are paired.

Synchronize contacts again: "Reload

contacts"

▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or

has only a limited remaining battery life.

How can the phone connection quality be im‐

proved?

Charge the mobile phone and deactivate the

power-save mode where required.

▷ Adjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal on

the mobile phone, depending on the mobile

phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer react?

▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not

function anymore.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless

charging tray.

Switch the mobile phone off and on again.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone sepa‐

rately in the sound settings.

▷ Too high or too low ambient temperature for

mobile phone operation.

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.

Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme

ambient temperatures.

Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive?

▷ Phone functions are not configured for the

mobile phone.

USB connection

Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐

phone function.

Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐

played or why are they incomplete?

General information

Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to

the USB interface.

▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is

not yet complete.

▷ Mobile phones.

▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries

of the mobile phone or the SIM card are

transmitted.

▷ Audio devices such as MP3 players.

▷ USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32

and exFAT are the recommended formats.

▷ It may not be possible to display phone book

entries with special characters.

A connected USB storage device will be sup‐

plied with charge current via the USB interface if

the device supports this. Follow the maximum

charge current of the USB interface.

▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts

from social networks.

▷ The number of phone book entries to be

transmitted is too high.

The following uses are possible on USB interfa‐

ces with data transfer:

▷ Data volume of the contact too large, for in‐

stance due to stored information such as

notes.

▷ Playing music files.

▷ Playing videos.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

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Follow the following when connecting:

The USB storage device is displayed in the de‐

vice list, refer to page 70.

▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐

tor into the USB interface.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

WiFi hotspot

▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐

chanical damage.

Concept

Compatible devices with WiFi interface can use

the Internet connection of the vehicle via the

WiFi hotspot.

▷ Due to the large number of USB storage de‐

vices available on the market, it cannot be

guaranteed that every device is operable on

the vehicle.

▷ Do not expose USB storage devices to ex‐

treme environmental conditions, such as very

high temperatures; refer to the owner's

manual of the device.

General information

Up to 10 devices can be connected to the

WiFi hotspot simultaneously.

▷ 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.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 64, with ac‐

tivated WiFi interface.

▷ WiFi is activated on the vehicle.

▷ 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.

▷ Internet use is activated for the vehicle.

▷ Registration and data contract with a service

provider where required.

▷ 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.

▷ Standby state is switched on.

Connecting a device to the

Internet via the WiFi hotspot

Not compatible USB media:

Using the Internet for the first time via the

WiFi hotspot requires registration and possibly a

data volume purchase from a service provider.

▷ USB hard drives.

▷ USB hubs.

▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.

▷ HFS-formatted USB storage devices.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

Depending on the country version, data volume

can be purchased via the connected mobile de‐

vice or from the ConnectedDrive Store.

Via iDrive:

Functional requirement

1. "COM"

Compatible device, refer to page 64, with USB

interface.

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

Connecting the device

Connect the USB storage device using a suitable

adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to

page 225.

5. "Internet"

Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐

played on the Control Display.

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6. Activate Internet usage via WiFi if necessary.

"Open settings"

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

▷ Corresponding mobile contract.

7. Activate Internet usage.

"Internet connection"

▷ Bluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are

activated on the iPhone.

▷ Booking the ConnectedDrive service: Apple

CarPlay preparation.

8. Move the Controller to the left.

9. Search for WiFi networks on the mobile de‐

vice. Select network name on the device.

Switching on Bluetooth and

CarPlay

10.Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐

nect.

Via iDrive:

The device is displayed in the device list, refer to

page 70.

1. "COM"

Additionally, a QR code will be displayed on the

Control Display. Alternatively, this QR code can

be used to pair the mobile device with the hot‐

spot.

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

5. Select the following setting:

"Apple CarPlay"

All devices connected via the hotspot use this

data volume.

6. Activate the function.

Deactivating Internet usage via

the WiFi hotspot

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Internet usage may be deactivated if the data

volume is used up, for instance.

Via iDrive:

1. "COM"

Via iDrive:

2. "Mobile devices"

1. "COM"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

5. "Phone calls and Bluetooth® audio"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

5. "Internet connection"

6. Select the required setting.

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.

A control number is displayed.

Apple CarPlay preparation

7. Compare the control number displayed on

the Control Display with the control number

on the display of the mobile device, and con‐

firm that the two match.

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible

Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation

and iDrive.

8. Select CarPlay:

"Confirm note and connect to Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list, refer to page 70.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible iPhone, refer to page 64.

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Operation

Activate WiFi in the vehicle

For more information, refer to the Integrated

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

gation, Entertainment, Communication.

Via iDrive:

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

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.

5. "Wi-Fi®"

Pairing a smartphone with

Screen Mirroring

Via iDrive:

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.

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device

list.

▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned

from the list of stored connections under

Bluetooth and under WiFi.

5.

"Screen Mirroring"

The WiFi name of the vehicle is displayed on

the Control Display.

▷ 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.

6. Search for WiFi devices in the surroundings

of the smartphone.

The WiFi name of the vehicle appears on the

device display. Select the WiFi name of the

vehicle.

7. Confirm the connection via iDrive.

Screen Mirroring

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list, refer to page 70.

General information

Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting)

of the smartphone display on the Control Dis‐

play.

Managing mobile devices

General information

Functional requirements

▷ After one-time pairing, the devices are auto‐

matically recognized and reconnected when

standby state is switched on.

▷ Compatible smartphone, refer to page 64,

with Screen Mirroring interface.

▷ Screen Mirroring is switched on on the

smartphone.

▷ After stored content on the SIM card or the

mobile phone, such as contacts, has been

detected, the data is transmitted to the vehi‐

cle and can be used via iDrive.

▷ WiFi is switched on in the vehicle.

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▷ For some devices, certain settings are neces‐

sary, for instance authorization; see the own‐

er's manual of the device.

3. Select the desired device.

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ "Disconnect device"

The device remains paired and can be

connected again.

Displaying the device list

All devices paired with or connected to the vehi‐

cle are displayed in the device list.

▷ "Connect device"

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.

A maximum of 4 devices can be connected to

the vehicle via Bluetooth, and a maximum of 10

devices can be connected to the vehicle via WiFi.

A maximum of 20 devices will be detected.

Via iDrive:

▷ "Delete device"

1. "COM"

The device is disconnected and removed

from the device list.

2. "Mobile devices"

A symbol indicates, for which function a device is

used. When the icon is displayed in white, this

function is actively connected to the vehicle. The

icon is displayed in gray when the function of the

device is inactive.

Priority of the phones

When two mobile phones are connected to the

vehicle, you can specify the priority of the mobile

phones for reconnection.

Symbol

Meaning

Via iDrive:

1. "COM"

Telephone.

2. "Mobile devices"

Bluetooth audio.

WiFi hotspot.

Apple CarPlay.

Screen Mirroring.

3. Move the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

5. "Priorities for telephones"

6. Select the desired device.

7. Turn the controller to select the priority for

the selected mobile phone.

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated for

paired and connected devices.

Select the desired priority by sliding.

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. Follow the information on the

Control Display.

Resetting the vehicle

configuration

All individual settings can be reset to the factory

settings when the drive-ready state is switched

off.

Via iDrive:

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

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Via iDrive:

1. "CAR"

2. "Settings"

3. "General settings"

4. "Reset vehicle data"

5. "Reset vehicle data"

When the stored settings in a driver profile are

synchronized with the ConnectedDrive account,

these settings will remain in the ConnectedDrive

account.

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