General settings
AT A GLANCE
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Due to the many different compression
techniques, proper playback of the me-
dia stored on the USB device cannot be
guaranteed in all cases.
Compatible iPhone, refer to page 52.
Corresponding mobile contract.
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Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Siri voice control
are activated on the iPhone.
To ensure proper transmission of the
stored data, do not charge a USB device
via the onboard socket, when it is con-
nected to the USB port.
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If necessary, the setting for mobile data
must be activated on the iPhone.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are enabled in the
vehicle.
Depending on how the USB device is
being used, settings may be required on
the USB storage device, refer to the op-
erating instructions of the device.
Turning on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via the Central Information Display (CID):
Not compatible USB devices:
1.
"My MINI"
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USB hard drives.
USB hubs.
2. "System settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
USB memory card readers with multiple
slots.
5. Select the following settings:
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HFS-formatted USB devices.
Devices such as fans or bulbs.
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"Bluetooth®"
"Apple CarPlay"
Functional requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 52, with
USB port.
Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay
Pairing an iPhone with the vehicle, refer to
page 53, via Bluetooth
Connecting the device
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
Connect the USB device using a suitable
adapter cable to a USB port, refer to
page 218.
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle
and displayed in the device list, refer to
page 56.
The USB device is connected to the vehicle
and displayed in the device list.
Operation
Apple CarPlay©
Principle
CarPlay allows select functions of a compat-
ible Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice
control and the on-board monitor.
For more information, refer to the
Integrated Owner's Manual or the Owner's
Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Com-
munication.
Frequently Asked Questions
All prerequisites are met and all required
steps were completed in the specified order.
Despite that, the mobile device does not
function as expected.
Functional requirements
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iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
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