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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.

Vehicle features and

options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

Connecting mobile devices to the vehicle

Principle

General information

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.

The following overview shows possible functions

and the suitable connection types for them. The

scope of functions depends on the mobile de‐

vice.

Function

Connection type

Symbol in the

device list

Making calls via the hands-free sys‐

tem.

Bluetooth.

Using phone functions via iDrive or

touchscreen.

Other functions, e.g. Contacts or SMS.

Playing music from the smartphone or Bluetooth audio.

the audio player.

WLAN in the vehicle:

WLAN.

Using apps in the vehicle.

Wi-Fi hotspot:

Using the vehicle Internet access.

Screen Mirroring:

Showing the smartphone display on

the Control Display.

USB port:

USB.

Playing music or videos from a USB

device.

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Function

Connection type

Symbol in the

device list

Apple CarPlay:

Bluetooth and WLAN.

Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐

eration.

Android Auto:

Using apps via iDrive and via voice op‐

eration.

The following connection types require one-time

pairing with the vehicle:

Displaying the vehicle identification

number and software part number

▷ Bluetooth.

▷ WLAN.

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.

Paired devices are automatically recognized later

on and connected to the vehicle.

1. "COM"

Safety information

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

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.

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

Managing mobile devices

General information

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

matically recognized and reconnected when

standby state is switched on.

Compatible devices

General information

Information on mobile devices compatible with

the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/

bluetooth.

▷ 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.

▷ For some devices, certain settings are neces‐

sary, for instance authorization; see the oper‐

ating instructions of the device.

Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed

or deviating software versions.

Displaying the device list

All devices paired with or connected to the vehi‐

cle are displayed in the device list.

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A maximum of four devices can be connected to

the vehicle via Bluetooth, and a maximum of ten

devices can be connected to the vehicle via

WLAN. A maximum of 20 devices will be de‐

tected.

functions may be deactivated on a device

already connected.

▷ "Disconnect device"

The device remains paired and can be

connected again.

1. "COM"

▷ "Delete device"

2. "Mobile devices"

The device is disconnected and removed

from the device list.

An icon to the right of the device name indicates,

for which function the device is used.

▷ "Connection mode"

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.

Select a connection mode, for instance

Apple CarPlay.

▷ "Telephone"

Set telephone.

Icon Meaning

Telephone.

▷ "Bluetooth® audio"

Playback of music files on external devi‐

ces such as audio devices or mobile

phones via Bluetooth®.

Bluetooth audio.

WLAN in the vehicle, Wi-Fi hotspot.

Apps.

▷ "Apps"

With the installed BMW app, apps from

the smartphone can be displayed in the

vehicle.

Screen Mirroring.

Apple CarPlay.

▷ "Wi-Fi®"

Connects the device with the WLAN in

the vehicle.

Android Auto.

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated for

paired and connected devices.

Priority of the phones

When multiple mobile phones are connected to

the vehicle, you can specify the priority of the

mobile phones for reconnection.

The scope of functions depends on the mobile

device.

1. "COM"

Follow the information on the Control Display.

2. "Mobile devices"

1. "COM"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Select the desired device.

4. Select the desired setting:

▷ "Connect device"

5. "Priorities for telephones"

6. Select the desired device.

7. Select the desired priority by sliding.

The functions that were assigned to the

device before disconnecting are assigned

to the device when it is reconnected. The

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bluetooth connection

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.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device with Bluetooth interface.

Compatible devices, refer to page 72.

In this case, the following explanations can help:

▷ The vehicle key or BMW display key is in the

vehicle.

Why could the mobile phone not be paired or

connected?

▷ The device is ready for operation.

▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐

nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.

▷ Bluetooth is switched on in the vehicle and

on the device.

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

▷ The pairing readiness is displayed on the

Control Display.

Delete the Bluetooth connection from the de‐

vice list on the mobile phone and start a new

device search.

▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may

be required on the device; refer to the operat‐

ing instructions of the device.

Too many Bluetooth devices with the same

function are paired.

Activate Bluetooth

1. "COM"

▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or

has only a limited remaining battery life.

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

Charge the mobile phone and deactivate the

power-save mode where required.

Why does the mobile phone no longer react?

▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not

function anymore.

5. "Bluetooth®"

6. Select setting.

Switch the mobile phone off and on again.

▷ Too high or too low ambient temperature for

mobile phone operation.

Connecting the device

1. "COM"

Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme

ambient temperatures.

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

Why can telephone functions not be used via

iDrive?

5. "Phone calls and audio"

▷ Phone functions are not configured for the

mobile phone.

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐

phone function.

6. 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.

Why are no or not all telephone book entries dis‐

played or why are they incomplete?

7. A Bluetooth connection is established.

The mobile device is connected to the vehicle

and displayed in the device list.

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▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is

not yet complete.

WLAN connection

▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐

tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are

transmitted.

General information

For certain applications, such as apps, the data

exchange between smartphone and vehicle oc‐

curs via WLAN.

▷ It may not be possible to display telephone

book entries with special characters.

▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts

from social networks.

Functional requirements

▷ Standby state is switched on.

▷ The number of phone book entries to be

transmitted is too high.

▷ Compatible device with activated WLAN in‐

terface.

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

stance due to stored information such as

memos.

Activate WLAN in the vehicle

1. "COM"

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as

audio source or as telephone.

Configure the mobile phone and connect it

with the telephone function.

5. "Wi-Fi®"

▷ Contact was created in the contact list of the

phone after the last synchronization.

Wi-Fi hotspot

Synchronize contacts again: "Reload

contacts"

Principle

Compatible devices with WLAN interface can

use the Internet connection of the vehicle via the

Wi-Fi hotspot.

How can the telephone connection quality be

improved?

▷ Adjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal on

the mobile phone, depending on the mobile

phone.

General information

Up to ten devices can be connected to the Wi-

Fi hotspot simultaneously.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless

charging tray.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone sepa‐

rately in the sound settings.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device with activated WLAN in‐

terface.

If all points in this list have been checked and the

required function is still not available, contact

Customer Relations, a dealer’s service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

Compatible devices, refer to page 72.

▷ WLAN is activated on the vehicle.

▷ Internet use is activated for the vehicle.

▷ Registration and data contract with a service

provider where required.

▷ Standby state is switched on.

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3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "Settings"

Connecting a device to the

Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot

5. "Internet connection"

6. Select the desired setting.

Using the Internet for the first time via the Wi-

Fi hotspot requires registration and possibly a

data volume purchase from a service provider.

Depending on the country version, data volume

can be purchased via the connected mobile de‐

vice or from the ConnectedDrive Store.

Screen Mirroring

General information

1. "COM"

Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting)

of the smartphone display on the Control Dis‐

play.

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

5. "Internet, apps"

Functional requirements

Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐

played on the Control Display.

▷ Compatible smartphone with Screen Mirror‐

ing interface.

6. Activate Internet usage via WLAN if neces‐

sary.

Compatible devices, refer to page 72.

▷ Screen Mirroring is activated on the smart‐

phone.

"Open settings"

7. Activate Internet usage.

"Internet connection"

▷ WLAN is activated on the vehicle.

Pairing a smartphone with

Screen Mirroring

1. "COM"

8. Tilt the Controller to the left.

9. Search for WLAN networks on the mobile de‐

vice. Select network name on the device.

2. "Mobile devices"

10.Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐

nect.

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

The device is displayed in the device list.

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.

5. "Screen Mirroring"

The WLAN name of the vehicle is displayed

on the Control Display.

6. Search for WLAN devices in the surrounding

area of the smartphone.

All devices connected via the hotspot use this

data volume.

The WLAN name of the vehicle appears on

the device display. Select the WLAN name of

the vehicle.

Deactivating Internet usage via

the Wi-Fi hotspot

Internet usage may be deactivated if the data

volume is used up, for instance.

7. Confirm the connection via iDrive.

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list.

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

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Operation

For more information, refer to the Integrated

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

gation, Entertainment, Communication.

Apple CarPlay©

preparation

Principle

CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible

Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice control

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.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible iPhone, iPhone 5 or later with

iOS 7.1 or later.

In this case, the following explanations can help:

The iPhone has already been paired with Apple

CarPlay. When a new connection is set up, Car‐

Play can no longer be selected.

Compatible devices, refer to page 72.

▷ Corresponding mobile contract.

▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device

list.

▷ Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice control are

activated on the iPhone.

▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned

from the list of stored connections under

Bluetooth and under WLAN.

▷ If necessary, the setting for mobile data must

be activated on the iPhone.

▷ Booking the ConnectedDrive service: smart‐

phone integration.

▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.

If the steps listed have been carried out and the

required function is still not available: contact

Customer Relations, a dealer's service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

▷ WLAN and Bluetooth are enabled in the vehi‐

cle.

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

Principle

5. "Phone calls and audio"

Android Auto allows the operation of certain

functions of a compatible smartphone via voice

control and iDrive.

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.

General information

The range of services offered depends on the

country.

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.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible Android smartphone: Samsung

or Google smartphone with Android 10 or an

8. "Use Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list.

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Android smartphone with Android 11, regard‐

less of the manufacturer.

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.

▷ Compatible devices, refer to page 72.

▷ Corresponding mobile contract.

▷ Bluetooth and WLAN are enabled on the

smartphone.

In this case, the following explanations can help:

The smartphone has already been paired with

Android Auto. When a new connection is set up,

Android Auto can no longer be selected.

▷ The smartphone must support a 5 Ghz WiFi

connection.

▷ If necessary, the setting for mobile data must

be activated on the smartphone.

▷ Delete the smartphone concerned from the

device list.

▷ WLAN and Bluetooth are enabled in the vehi‐

cle.

▷ On the smartphone, delete the vehicle con‐

cerned from the list of stored connections

under Bluetooth and under WLAN.

Pairing a smartphone with

Android Auto

▷ Pair the smartphone as a new device.

If the steps listed have been carried out and the

required function is still not available: contact

Customer Relations, a dealer's service center or

another qualified service center or repair shop.

1. "COM"

2. "Mobile devices"

3. Tilt the Controller to the right.

4. "New device"

5. "Phone calls and audio"

USB connection

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

General information

The following mobile devices can be connected

to the USB port:

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity and select the vehicle.

A control number is displayed.

▷ Mobile phones.

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.

▷ Audio devices such as MP3 players.

▷ USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and

exFAT are the recommended formats.

8. "Use Android Auto"

9. If necessary, finish the setup on the mobile

device.

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.

The smartphone is connected to the vehicle and

displayed in the device list.

The following uses are possible on USB ports

with data transmission:

Operation

▷ Playing music files.

For more information, refer to the Integrated

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

gation, Entertainment, Communication.

▷ Playing videos.

Follow the following when connecting:

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▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐

tor into the USB port.

Additional information:

USB port, refer to page 295.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

▷ 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.

▷ Do not expose USB devices to extreme envi‐

ronmental conditions, such as very high tem‐

peratures; refer to the operating instructions

of the device.

▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐

niques, proper playback of the media stored

on the USB device cannot be guaranteed in

all cases.

▷ 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.

▷ Depending on how the USB device is being

used, settings may be required on the USB

storage device, refer to the operating instruc‐

tions of the device.

Not compatible USB devices:

▷ USB hard drives.

▷ USB hubs.

▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.

▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

Functional requirement

Compatible device with USB port.

Additional information:

Compatible devices, refer to page 72.

Connecting the device

Connect the USB device using a suitable adapter

cable to a USB port.

The USB device is displayed in the device list.

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