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Cockpit

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Cockpit

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

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 that are not necessarily

In the vicinity of the steering wheel

1

2

3

4

Rear window safety switchꢀꢁ78

Power windowsꢀꢁ77

Front fog lightsꢀꢁ138

Light switchꢀꢁ135

Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ89

Central locking system

Unlockingꢀꢁ65

Lights off

Daytime running lightsꢀꢁ137

Lockingꢀꢁ65

Parking lightsꢀꢁ135

5

Lights

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Low beamsꢀꢁ135

10

Start/stop the engine and switch

the ignition on/offꢀꢁ98

Automatic headlight controlꢀꢁ136

Cornering lightꢀꢁ137

Auto Start/Stop functionꢀꢁ99

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ137

Instrument lightingꢀꢁ138

11 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

6

Steering column stalk, left

Volume

Turn signalꢀꢁ103

Voice activationꢀꢁ42

High beams, headlight flasherꢀꢁ103

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ137

Roadside parking lightsꢀꢁ136

Onboard Computerꢀꢁ128

Telephone, see Owner's Manual

for Navigation, Entertainment and

Communicationꢀꢁ6

Thumbwheel for selection listsꢀꢁ128

Horn, entire surface

12

13

Heated steering wheelꢀꢁ91

7

8

9

Shift paddlesꢀꢁ111

Instrument clusterꢀꢁ119

Steering column stalk, right

Wipersꢀꢁ104

14 Adjusting the steering wheelꢀꢁ91

15 Steering wheel buttons, left

Cruise control on/offꢀꢁ173

Wiper on Canadian modelsꢀꢁ107

Rain sensorꢀꢁ105

Active Cruise Control on/offꢀꢁ167

Cruise control: to store the speed

Pausing, continuing cruise control

Rain sensor on Canadian mod‐

elsꢀꢁ108

Cleaning the windshield and head‐

lightsꢀꢁ106

Rear window wiper in Canadian

modelsꢀꢁ109

Camera-based cruise control: re‐

duce distance

Rear window wiperꢀꢁ106

Camera-based cruise control: in‐

crease distance

Clean the rear windowꢀꢁ106

Cruise control rocker switch

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Unlocking the hoodꢀꢁ251

17 With automatic tailgate operation: open/close

the tailgateꢀꢁ69

In the vicinity of the center console

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2

3

Control Displayꢀꢁ34

Ventilationꢀꢁ193

9

Parking brakeꢀꢁ102

DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐

10

trolꢀꢁ161

Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ269

Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ165

Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ150

PDC Park Distance Controlꢀꢁ176

Rearview cameraꢀꢁ179

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5

6

7

8

Radio/Multimedia

Parking assistantꢀꢁ182

Glove compartmentꢀꢁ210

HDC Hill Descent Controlꢀꢁ163

Climate controlꢀꢁ187

Steptronic transmission selector leverꢀꢁ111

Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ36

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In the vicinity of the roofliner

1

2

3

Emergency Request, SOSꢀꢁ270

Glass sunroofꢀꢁ79

4

5

Reading lightsꢀꢁ139

Interior lightsꢀꢁ139

Indicator light, front-seat passenger

airbagꢀꢁ143

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iDrive

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iDrive

Vehicle features and

options

Input and display

Letters and numbers

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐

tween entering upper and lower case letters,

numbers and characters.

Symbol

Function

or

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

Insert blank space.

Use voice activation.

Confirm entry.

Concept

The iDrive combines the functions of many

switches. These functions can be operated via

the Controller and, depending on the equipment

version, the touchscreen.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the choice

is narrowed down with every letter entered and

letters may be added automatically.

Entries are continuously compared with data

stored in the vehicle.

Safety information

▷ Only those letters are offered during entry for

which data is available.

Warning

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

tered in all languages that are available in

iDrive.

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.

Activating/deactivating the

functions

Several menu items are preceded by a check‐

box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐

tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the

menu item activates or deactivates the function.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

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Status information

General information

The status field can be found in the upper area of

the Control Display. Status information is dis‐

played in the form of symbols.

Symbol

Meaning

USB audio interface.

Online Entertainment.

WiFi.

Other symbols

Radio symbols

Symbol Meaning

Check Control message.

HD Radio station is being received.

Satellite radio is switched on.

The sound output has been

switched off.

Encrypted connection not active.

Telephone symbols

Request for the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Symbol Meaning

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Checking the current vehicle posi‐

tion.

Signal strength of cellular network.

Network search.

Split screen, split screen display

General information

Cellular network is not available.

Additional information, for instance information

from the Onboard Computer can be displayed in

several menus on the right side of the split

screen display, referred to as the split screen.

The critical charge state of the mo‐

bile phone has been reached.

Roaming is active.

The additional information remains visible even

when switching to another menu on the split

screen.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

Reminder.

Switching on/off

Sending not possible.

Contacts are being loaded.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Split screen"

Entertainment symbols

Selecting the display

The display can be selected in menus which

support the split screen function.

Symbol

Meaning

CD/DVD player.

Bluetooth audio.

1. Move the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

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2. Press the Controller.

Safety information

3. Select the desired setting.

NOTICE

Specifying the number of displays

Objects in the area in the front of the Control

Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐

play. There is a risk of damage to property. Do

not place objects in the area in front of the

Control Display.

It is possible to specify the number of displays.

1. Move the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalize menu"

Switching on/off automatically

The Control Display is switched on automatically

after unlocking.

4. Select the desired setting.

5. Move the Controller to the left.

In certain situations, the Control Display is

switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐

eration is performed on the vehicle for several

minutes.

Control elements

Overview

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off

manually.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐

troller to switch it back on again.

1

2

Control Display, with touchscreen depending

on the equipment version

Controller with navigation

system

Controller with buttons

General information

Control Display

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐

structions, refer to page 279.

Operation

▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐

ample.

In the case of very high temperatures on the

Control Display, for instance due to intense solar

radiation, the brightness may be reduced down

to complete deactivation. Once the temperature

is reduced, for instance through shade or air con‐

ditioning, the normal functions are restored.

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Button Function

Opens destination input menu for

navigation.

Opens navigation map.

Press once: opens the previous dis‐

play.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.

Opens the Options menu.

Controller without navigation

system

General information

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

▷ Tilt in four directions to switch between dis‐

plays, for example.

Operation

▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐

ample.

Buttons on the Controller

Button Function

Press once: calls up the main menu.

▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.

Press twice: displays all menu items

of the main menu.

Opens the Communication menu.

Opens the Media/Radio menu.

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Operating via the

Controller

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

▷ Tilt in two directions to switch between dis‐

plays, for example.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Buttons on the Controller

Adjusting the main menu

Button Function

1.

Press the button twice.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Press once: calls up the main menu.

Press twice: displays all menu items

of the main menu.

2. Select a menu item.

3. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐

tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.

Opens the Communication menu.

Opens the Media/Radio menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Press once: opens the previous dis‐

play.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

Opens the Options menu.

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2. Press the Controller.

▷ If applicable, further operating options for the

selected menu, for instance "Save station".

Dynamic contents

Changing settings

Settings, such as brightness, can be entered.

Via iDrive:

You can display dynamic contents within the

menu items. The contents of the menu items

update automatically, e.g., the active destination

guidance in the navigation. To access the dy‐

namic content directly, tap on the lower section

of the menu item.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Via iDrive:

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Contents of main menu"

6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is

displayed.

Changing between displays

7. Press the Controller.

After a menu item is selected, for instance

"iDrive settings", a new display appears.

Entering letters and numbers

▷ Move the Controller to the left.

The current display closes and the previous

display is shown.

Input

1. Turn the Controller: select letter or number.

▷

Press the button.

2.

: confirm entry.

The previous display re-opens.

Deleting

▷ Move the Controller to the right.

The new display opens.

Symbol Function

An arrow indicates that additional displays can be

opened.

Press the Controller: delete letter or

number.

Opening recently used menus

Hold the Controller down: delete all

letters or numbers.

Press and hold this button.

Using alphabetical lists

The recently used menus are displayed.

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,

the letters for which there is an entry are dis‐

played at the left edge.

Opening the Options menu

Press the button.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

All letters for which there are entries are dis‐

played on the left edge.

The menu consists of various areas:

▷ Screen settings, for instance "Split screen".

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐

played.

▷ Control options for the selected main menu,

for instance for "Media/Radio".

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Dynamic contents

Operation via touchscreen

You can display dynamic contents within the

menu items. The contents of the menu items

update automatically, e.g., the active destination

guidance in the navigation. To access the dy‐

namic content directly, tap on the lower section

of the menu item.

General information

The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐

screen.

Touch the screen with your fingers. Do not use

any objects.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Opening the main menu

2. "Contents of main menu"

Tap on the symbol.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, a new display

opens.

An arrow indicates that additional displays can be

opened.

▷ Swipe to the left.

▷ Tap arrow.

The new display opens.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Changing settings

Settings such as brightness can be changed via

the touchscreen.

Adjusting the main menu

Via iDrive:

1.

Tap on the symbol.

1. "My Vehicle"

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

2. Drag the menu item to the desired position

on the right or left.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

6. To perform the desired setting:

Selecting menu items

Tap the desired menu item.

▷ Slide in the selected field to the right or

left, until the desired setting is displayed.

▷

,

Tap on the symbol.

Entering letters and numbers

Input

1.

Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.

A keyboard appears in the Control Display.

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2. Enter letters and numbers.

Deleting

The function will work immediately. This means,

for instance that the number is dialed when a

phone number is selected.

Symbol Function

Displaying the key assignment

Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or

use objects.

Tapping the symbol: deletes the let‐

ter or number.

The button assignment is displayed at the top

edge of screen.

Tapping and holding the symbol all

letters: deletes all letters or numbers.

Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for ap‐

prox. 5 seconds.

Operating navigation map

The navigation map can be moved using the

touchscreen.

2. "OK"

Function

Operation

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out with the fin‐

gers.

Programmable memory

buttons

General information

The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐

grammable memory buttons and called up di‐

rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐

tinations, phone numbers and menu entries.

Settings are stored for the driver profile currently

used.

Storing a function

1. Select function via iDrive.

2.

Press and hold the desired button

until a signal sounds.

Executing a function

Press the button.

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Voice activation system

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Voice activation system

▷ Always say commands in the language of the

Vehicle features and

options

voice activation system.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Using the voice activation

system

Activating the voice activation

system

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

Concept

This symbol indicates that the voice acti‐

Most functions displayed on the Control Display

can be operated by voice commands via the

voice activation system. The system supports

you with announcements during input.

vation system is active.

No other commands may be available. In this

case, operate the function via iDrive.

Terminating the voice activation

system

General information

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐

hicle is stationary can only be operated via

the voice activation system to a limited ex‐

tent.

Possible commands

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐

structions to use with the voice activation

system.

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can be

spoken as commands.

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

Functional requirements

You can also select list entries such as phone list

entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐

tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the re‐

spective list.

▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐

ported by the voice activation system. To set

the language, refer to page 46.

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Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of the

Control Display:

Adjusting

Setting the language

The language to be used for voice activation and

system announcements can be set.

▷ Some possible commands for the current

menu.

▷ Some possible commands from other me‐

nus.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Status of the voice recognition.

2. "iDrive settings"

▷

Encrypted connection is not available.

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

Example: opening the tone

settings

5. Select the desired language.

The commands of the menu items are spoken

just as they are selected via the Controller.

Setting the voice dialog

You can set the system to use standard dialog or

a short version.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if

needed.

The short version of the voice dialog plays back

short messages in abbreviated form.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Via iDrive:

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Help on the voice activation

system

▷ To have information on the operating princi‐

ple of the voice activation system read out

loud: ›Help with voice activation‹.

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

Online speech processing

Online speech processing provides a dictation

function, a natural method of entering destina‐

tions and improves the quality of voice recogni‐

tion. To use the functions, data is transmitted to

a service provider via an encrypted connection

and stored locally there.

▷ To have help for the current menu read out

loud: ›Help‹.

Information for Emergency

Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate

an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,

the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can

unnecessarily delay the establishment of a

phone connection.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 270,

close to the interior mirror.

4. "Server speech recognition"

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Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐

structions until the desired volume is set.

Amazon Alexa Car

Integration

▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐

ume of other audio sources is changed.

Concept

Alexa is a digital assistant by Amazon. With Ama‐

zon Alexa Car Integration, Alexa can be used in

the vehicle.

▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

General information

Some of the Alexa functions are limited in the ve‐

hicle to prevent any impairment of safety while

driving.

System limits

▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead

to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and

glass sunroof closed.

Functional requirement

▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration purchased via

ConnectedDrive Store.

▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear

seat bench can impair the system. Avoid

making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

▷ The ConnectedDrive account in the vehicle is

the same as in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Major language dialects can cause problems

with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud

and clear.

▷ The vehicle is connected in the BMW Con‐

nected app.

▷ Amazon account and BMW account are con‐

nected in the BMW Connected app.

Using the voice activation

system of the smartphone

▷ The Bluetooth connection or USB connec‐

tion between the vehicle and the mobile de‐

vice is active.

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

used via voice activation.

Activation in the BMW

Connected app

Activate voice command response on the smart‐

phone for this purpose.

The Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in

the BMW Connected app.

1.

2.

Press and hold the button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

Follow the instructions in the app.

Voice command response is activated on the

smartphone.

Activation in the vehicle

An authorization for the use of Amazon Alexa Car

Integration is required every time before starting

a trip.

Release the button.

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

1. Authorizing Amazon Alexa Car Integration:

If it was not possible to activate voice command

response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears

on the Control Display.

▷ Pair mobile device with the vehicle via

Bluetooth.

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▷ Select driver profile, refer to page 72.

Press the button on the steering

2.

wheel.

3. Wait for the signal.

4. Say activation word ›Alexa‹ and desired com‐

mand.

Information about the active function is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Malfunction

In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine

and start the engine again.

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General settings

3. "Date and time"

Vehicle features and

options

4. "Time zone:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Setting the time

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

Language

5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are

displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

Setting the language

7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

8. Press the Controller.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

Setting the time format

Via iDrive:

5. Select the desired setting.

1. "My Vehicle"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time format:"

Setting the voice dialog

For voice dialog for the voice activation system,

refer to page 43.

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"

2. "iDrive settings"

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Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Automatic time setting"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Units"

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. 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.

Date

Activating/deactivating the

display of the current

vehicle position

Setting the date

Via iDrive:

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.

Activating/deactivating

Via iDrive:

7. Make the settings for the month and year.

1. "My Vehicle"

Setting the date format

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Vehicle tracking"

4. "Vehicle tracking"

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date format:"

Activating/deactivating

popup windows

5. Select the desired setting.

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

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

You can set the units of measurement for some

values, for example, consumption, distances and

temperature.

2. "iDrive settings"

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3. "Pop-ups"

Selecting the contents of the

main menu

4. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

You can select the displayed contents for some

menu items in the main menu.

1.

Press the button.

Control Display

2. "Contents of main menu"

3. Select the desired menu and the desired

content.

Brightness

Via iDrive:

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Messages

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐

ing in the vehicle in list form.

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

7. Press the Controller.

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

▷ Traffic messages.

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.

▷ Communication messages, for example e-

mails, SMS text messages or reminders.

Screensaver

If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensaver

will be displayed after an adjustable time.

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

or the BMW Connected app.

▷ Check Control messages.

Via iDrive:

▷ Messages on service notifications.

▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Displays"

Messages are additionally displayed in the status

field.

4. "Control display"

5. "Screensaver"

6. Select the desired setting.

Retrieving messages

Via iDrive:

1. "Notifications"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

2. Select the desired message.

The respective menu is opened, where the mes‐

sage is displayed.

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General information

Deleting messages

With data transfer deactivated, the respective

function cannot be used.

All messages, except Check Control messages

or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can

be deleted from the list.

Only make these settings while stationary.

Check Control messages or messages from the

vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as

they are relevant.

Activating/deactivating

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

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

1. "My Vehicle"

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐

lowing data can be deleted:

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

Data transfer

▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.

▷ Phone book.

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.

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Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

Function

Connec‐

tion type

Making calls via the hands-free

system.

Bluetooth.

Deleting data

Note and follow the instructions on the Control

Display.

Using phone functions via iDrive.

Using the smartphone Office

functions.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Playing music from the smart‐

phone or the audio player.

Bluetooth or

USB.

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.

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to com‐

plete.

Performing software updates.

Exporting and importing stored

trips.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.

Playing music.

Canceling deletion

Playing videos from the smart‐

phone or the USB storage de‐

vice.

USB.

Start the engine to cancel deletion of the data.

Connections

Using the vehicle Internet ac‐

cess.

Internet hot‐

spot.

Concept

Using Apple CarPlay apps via

iDrive and voice operation.

Bluetooth

and WiFi.

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 connection types require one-time

pairing with the vehicle:

▷ Bluetooth.

General information

▷ Internet hotspot.

▷ Apple CarPlay.

The following overview shows possible functions

and the suitable connection types for them. The

scope of functions depends on the mobile de‐

vice.

Paired devices are automatically recognized later

on and connected to the vehicle.

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Safety information

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

Warning

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 51, with

Bluetooth interface.

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.

▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

▷ The device is ready for operation.

▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in

the vehicle, refer to page 51.

▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may

be required on the device; refer to the own‐

er's manual of the device.

Compatible devices

General information

Switching on Bluetooth

Via iDrive:

Information on mobile devices compatible with

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

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

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.

Activating/deactivating telephone

functions

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. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

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

▷ "Office"

A software update, refer to page 57, can be

performed, if needed.

Activate function to transmit short mes‐

sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, notes,

and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can

be incurred by transmitting all data to the

vehicle.

▷ "Contact images"

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Activate function to show the contact pic‐

tures.

If connection was not successful: Frequently

Asked Questions, refer to page 52.

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

Frequently Asked Questions

Activate the function to use Apple Car‐

Play.

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.

6. Move the Controller to the left.

Pairing the mobile device with the

vehicle

Via iDrive:

In this case, the following explanations can help:

Why could the mobile phone not be paired or

connected?

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐

nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

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:

▷

"Telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or

has only a limited remaining battery life.

Charge the mobile phone.

"Apple CarPlay"

Why does the mobile phone no longer react?

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not

function anymore.

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity.

Switch the mobile phone off and on again.

▷ 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.

7. Depending on the mobile device, a control

number is displayed or the control number

must be entered.

Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive?

▷ 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.

Confirm the control number on the device

and on the Control Display.

Why are no or not all phone book entries dis‐

played or why are they incomplete?

▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐

ber on the device and via iDrive.

▷ Transmission of the phone book entries is

not yet complete.

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list, refer to page 56.

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▷ It is possible that only the phone book entries

of the mobile phone or the SIM card are

transmitted.

The snap-in adapter features a separate USB

port that is automatically connected when a

compatible mobile phone is inserted.

▷ It may not be possible to display phone book

entries with special characters.

▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance

MP3 players.

▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts

from social networks.

▷ USB storage devices.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32

and exFAT are the recommended formats.

▷ The number of phone book entries to be

stored is too high.

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.

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

stance due to stored information such as

notes.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

The following uses are possible on USB interfa‐

ces with data transfer:

▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as

audio source or as telephone.

▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer

to page 72.

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.

How can the phone connection quality be im‐

proved?

▷ Loading of software updates, refer to

page 57.

▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the

mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on

the mobile phone.

Follow the following when connecting:

▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐

tor into the USB interface.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in

adapter or place it in the area of the center

console.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

▷ Protect the USB storage device against me‐

chanical damage.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless

charging tray.

▷ 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.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and

loudspeakers separately.

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 expose USB storage devices to ex‐

treme environmental conditions, such as very

high temperatures; refer to the owner's

manual of the device.

▷ 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.

USB connection

General information

Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to

the USB interface.

▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored

data, do not charge a USB storage device via

▷ Mobile phones.

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the onboard socket, when it is connected to

the USB interface.

Activating the Internet hotspot

Via iDrive:

▷ 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.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Not compatible USB media:

▷ USB hard drives.

5. "Internet hotspot"

▷ USB hubs.

Connecting a device to the Internet

hotspot

Via iDrive:

▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.

▷ HFS-formatted USB storage devices.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

1. "My Vehicle"

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 51, with USB

interface.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

5.

"Internet hotspot"

Connecting the device

Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Connect the USB storage device using a suitable

adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to

page 201.

6. Search for WiFi networks on the device. Se‐

lect network name on the device.

The USB storage device is displayed in the de‐

vice list, refer to page 56.

7. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐

nect.

Internet connection

General information

You will need to purchase data volume from a

service provider when you first connect to the In‐

ternet via the Internet hotspot.

Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inter‐

net hotspot.

All devices connected via the Internet hotspot

use this data volume.

If necessary, data volume can be purchased from

the ConnectedDrive Store.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 51, with

WiFi interface.

Adjusting

▷ ConnectedDrive contract.

The network name and hotspot code can be

changed. In addition, the network name can be

hidden so that it cannot be found by other devi‐

ces.

▷ Data contract with a service provider.

▷ WiFi activated on the device.

▷ Internet hotspot activated in the vehicle.

▷ The ignition is switched on.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

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Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth, re‐

fer to page 52.

4.

5.

Press the button.

▷ "Change hotspot key"

Enter the desired hotspot code.

▷ "Change hotspot name"

Enter the desired network name.

▷ "Hide hotspot"

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list, refer to page 56.

Activate or deactivate the function.

Operation

6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or net‐

work name:

For more information, refer to the Integrated

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

gation, Entertainment, Communication.

Select the symbol.

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:

The iPhone has already been paired with Apple

CarPlay. When a new connection is established,

CarPlay can no longer be selected.

Functional requirements

▷ 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, WiFi, and Siri voice operation are

switched on on the iPhone.

▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned

from the list of stored vehicles under Blue‐

tooth and under WiFi.

▷ 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"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Managing mobile devices

General information

5. Select the following settings:

▷ "Bluetooth®"

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

matically recognized and reconnected when

the ignition is switched on.

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

▷ The data stored on the SIM card or in the

mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle

after recognition.

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▷ For some devices, certain settings may be

necessary, for instance authorization, see

owner's manual of the device.

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 56.

Displaying the device list

All devices paired or connected with the vehicle

are displayed in the device list.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Via iDrive:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

5. "Disconnect device"

A symbol indicates, for which function a device is

used.

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

Via iDrive:

Symbol

Function

"Telephone"

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Connect device"

"Internet hotspot"

"Apple CarPlay"

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.

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.

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Via iDrive:

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.

1. Store the file for the software update in the

main directory of a USB flash drive.

2. Connect the USB storage device to a USB

interface, refer to page 201.

Via iDrive:

3. "My Vehicle"

1. "My Vehicle"

4. "iDrive settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

7. "USB"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

Software update

General information

10.Wait for the update to complete.

11.Confirm system restart.

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.

Restoring the software version

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.

Updates and related current information is availa‐

ble at www.bmw.com/update.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Displaying the version of the

installed software

The software version installed in the vehicle is

displayed.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

5.

▷ "Previous version"

Via iDrive:

The previous software version is restored.

▷ "Default software settings"

The first software version is restored.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

If an update has been carried out before, select

the desired version to display additional informa‐

tion.

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

Updating software via USB

The software may only be updated when the ve‐

hicle is stationary.

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Owner's Manual media

Vehicle features and

options

Integrated Owner's Manual

in the vehicle

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features that are not necessarily

available in your vehicle, for instance, due to the

selected options or country versions. This also

applies to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems, the

applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Concept

The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de‐

scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐

cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Selecting the Owner's Manual

1.

Press the button.

2. "My Vehicle"

General information

3. "Owner's Manual"

4. Select the desired method of accessing the

contents.

You can use the following media formats to call

up the content in the Owner's Manual:

▷ Printed Owner's Manual, refer to page 58.

Scrolling through the Owner's

Manual

Turn the Controller, until the next or previous

contents are displayed.

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, re‐

fer to page 58.

Printed Owner's Manual

Context help

Concept

The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐

ard, country-specific, and optional features of‐

fered with the series.

General information

The section of the Owner's Manual relating to

the function that is currently selected can be dis‐

played directly.

General information

The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐

ment, and Communication can be obtained as a

printed book from the service center.

Opening via iDrive

Change directly to the Options menu from the

function on the Control Display:

1.

Press the button.

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

Also follow the Supplementary Owner's Manuals,

which are included in addition to the onboard lit‐

erature.

2. "Owner's Manual"

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Opening when a Check Control

message is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the

Control Display:

2.

Press the desired programmable

memory button and hold for more than 2 sec‐

onds.

"Owner's Manual"

Executing

Press the corresponding button.

The owner's manual is directly dis‐

played at the selected entry point.

Changing between a function and

the Owner's Manual

To switch from a function, for instance radio, to

the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and

to alternate between the two displays:

1.

Press the button.

2. "Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

4.

5.

Press the button again to return to the

last displayed function.

Press the button to return to the page

of the Owner's Manual displayed last.

To alternate continuously between the last dis‐

played function and the last displayed page of

the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens

a new display every time.

Programmable memory buttons

General information

The entry points into the Owner's Manual can be

stored on the programmable memory buttons,

refer to page 41, and called up directly.

Storing

1. Select the desired entry point via iDrive:

▷ "Quick reference"

▷ "Search by pictures"

▷ "Keyword search"

▷ "Animations"

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