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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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