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I f a f i f t h U S B d e v i c e i s c o n n e c t e d o r i f m o r e t h a n
16,000 tracks are stored, information on exist-
ing tracks may be deleted.
Music tracks with integrated Digital
Rights Management (DRM) cannot be
played.<
Starting audio playback
If the audio device has a device name, the name
is displayed.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
Playback begins with the first track. When an
Apple iPhone is connected via the snap-in
adapter and an audio device is connected to the
AUX-IN port at the same time, the audio signal
of the AUX-IN port is played.
Information about the track
If information about a track has been stored, it is
displayed automatically:
>Artist
>Album title
>Number of tracks
>Track file name
Track search
Selection is possible via:
>Playback lists
>Information: type of music, artist, album,
title
>Additionally for USB devices: file directory,
composer
Track titles are displayed if they have been
stored in the Latin alphabet.
Starting the track search
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Select the symbol.
The name of the audio device may appear.
4.Select the desired category, "Genre", "Art-
ist".
All entries are displayed in a list. The
"A-Z search" can be used to find specific
entries.
>Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired entry. When a character is
entered, a filter is applied using this
character as the first letter. When several
characters are entered, all results are
displayed that contain this sequence of
characters.
>Select the desired entry from the list.
5.Select additional categories if desired.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if you wish to display all of the
tracks of a particular artist, then only select
this artist. All of the tracks by that artist are
then displayed.
6."Start play"
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Pairing the mobile phone with the
vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>Compatible mobile phone: the mobile
phone is supported by the full preparation
package mobile phone. You can obtain
information on the Internet at:
www.bmw.com/bluetooth
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>Bluetooth has been activated in the vehicle,
refer to page183, and on the mobile phone.
>Depending on the mobile phone, certain
settings may be necessary on the mobile
phone, e.g. via the following menu items:
>Bluetooth switched on
>Connection must be allowed without
requiring further confirmation
>Reconnection
>Depending on the mobile phone type, the
power-saving mode setting, for example,
may result in a paired mobile phone not
being detected by the vehicle.
>For pairing purposes, define any 4 to 16-
digit number as a Bluetooth passkey,
e.g. 25081107. A long and complex number
offers the best protection against unautho-
rized access. This Bluetooth passkey is no
longer required after pairing is successful.
>The ignition is switched on.
Pair the mobile phone with the vehicle
only when the car is stationary, to avoid
endangering the car's occupants and other
road users by being distracted.<
Switch on ignition
1.Insert remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
2.Switch on ignition without operating the
brake or clutch or pressing the start/stop
button.
Preparation via iDrive
3."Telephone"
4."Bluetooth (telephone)"
5."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
Preparation via the mobile phone
6.Further steps must be carried out with the
mobile phone and vary depending on the
model. Please refer to your mobile phone's
operating instructions, e.g. under the topics
of Searching for a Bluetooth device, Linking
or Pairing.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.
7.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle
on the mobile phone display.
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Unpairing the mobile phone from
the vehicle
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth (telephone)"
3.Highlight the mobile phone that is to be
unpaired.
4.Open "Options".
5."Remove phone from list"
The unpaired mobile phone is deleted from
the list.
The phone book entries and the lists of
stored phone numbers are deleted as well.
Activating/deactivating the
Bluetooth link
The use of Bluetooth technology is not
permitted in all countries. Observe all
applicable local regulations. Temporarily deac-
tivate the Bluetooth link between the vehicle
and the mobile phone, if necessary.
If the Bluetooth link is deactivated, you can no
longer operate the mobile phone via the vehicle,
and other devices with a Bluetooth interface
can be used in combination with the mobile
phone, e.g. a laptop.<
To temporarily deactivate the Bluetooth link
between the vehicle and your mobile phone:
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth"
Adapting volumes
Turn the knob until the desired volume is set.
Adjusting the volume for:
>Ring volume
>Call volume
These volumes are maintained for the hands-
free system, even if you set the other audio
sources to minimum volume.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Dialing phone numbers
1."Telephone"
2."Dial number"
3.Select the digits individually.
4.Select this symbol to establish the con-
nection
or
press the button on the steering wheel.
The phone number can also be entered using
voice commands
*, refer to page189.
For your phone number to be displayed to the
person you are talking to, the display of phone
numbers must be enabled by your provider.
Calls with multiple parties
You can switch between calls and combine two
calls to a single conference call. These func-
tions must be supported by the mobile phone
and the service provider.
Accepting a call while speaking to
another party
This function depends on the service provider
and may have to be enabled. The mobile phone
may have to be set up accordingly.
If a second call comes in during an active call,
you will hear a call waiting signal.
"Accept"
The call is accepted and the existing call is put
on hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish another call during an active call.
1."Telephone"
2."Active calls"
3."Hold"
The existing call is put on hold.
4.D ial the new phone number or se lec t it fro m
a list.
Switching between two calls, toggling
>Active call: indicated by a red handset
>Call on hold: indicated by a green handset
To switch to the call on hold, select this hand-
set.
Establishing a conference call
Two calls can be connected to a single tele-
phone conference call.
1.Establish two calls.
2."Conference call"
When terminating a conference call, both calls
are ended. If the call is terminated by one of the
other parties, the other conversation may be
continued.
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Redialing
The eight phone numbers dialed last are stored.
Dialing the number via iDrive
1."Telephone"
2."Redial"
3.Select the desired entry.
The connection is established.
Deleting entries individually or deleting
all entries
1.Highlight an entry.
2.Open "Options".
3."Delete entry" or "Delete list".
Saving an entry in the contacts
1.Highlight an entry.
2.Open "Options".
3."Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".
4.Select the type of number: "Home", "Busi-
ness", "Mobile" or "Other".
5.Complete the entries if necessary.
6."Store contact in vehicle"
Received calls
The 20 calls that were last received are
displayed.
1."Telephone"
2."Received calls"
Calling a number from the list
Select an entry.
The connection is established.
Deleting entries individually or deleting
all entries
1.Highlight an entry.
2.Open "Options".
3."Delete entry" or "Delete list".
Saving an entry in the contacts
1.Highlight an entry.
2.Open "Options".
3."Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".
4.Select the type of number: "Home", "Busi-
ness", "Mobile" or "Other".
5.Complete the entries if necessary.
6."Store contact"
Messages
Various types of messages can be displayed:
>Messages from My info
>Messages from the BMW Concierge
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Operation by voice
commands*
The concept
>You can operate your mobile phone without
having to take a hand off the steering wheel.
>{...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
Requirements
The same prerequisites apply as for operation
via iDrive, refer to page184.
Saying commands
Activating voice activation system
1.Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel.
A sound signal indicates that you can say
commands.
2.Say the command.
Ending/canceling operation by voice
commands
Briefly press the button on the steering
wheel or
In dialogs not involving voice commands, i.e.
when you are speaking only text, e.g. a name,
canceling is possible only via the button on the
steering wheel.
Having the possible commands read
aloud
The system recognizes specific commands
that must be pronounced exactly word for word.
You can have the possible commands for any
function read aloud to you:
Digits from zero to nine are recognized.
You can say each digit individually or group
them into a sequence to accelerate the input.
Using alternative commands
Often there is more than a single command to
run a function, e.g.:
Example: dialing phone numbers
To start the dialog:
Press the button on the steering wheel.
{Cancel}.
{Help}.
{Dial name} or {Name}.
You sayVoice command response
{Dial number}{{Please say the number}}
e.g. {123 456 7890}Depending on your equipment version:
{{123 456 7890. Continue ?}}
{Dial}The system dials the displayed phone number.
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To delete all entries:
{Delete phonebook} deletes all entries in the
phone book.
To listen to and select the entries:
You can have all entries in your voice phone
book read aloud in the order in which they were
entered and select a specific entry to establish a
connection:
Selecting an entry
The connection to the phone number of the
selected entry is established.
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini-
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa-
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establishment
of a telephone connection. Use the SOS but-
ton
* instead, refer to page247.
Important for voice commands
For voice commands, bear in mind the follow-
ing:
>Say the commands, numbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
>Always say commands in the language of
the voice activation system.
>Keep the doors, windows and glass roof
*/
panorama glass roof
* closed to prevent
interference from outside noise.
>Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking. 1.{Delete phonebook}.
The dialog for deleting the phone book
opens.
2.Confirm the query with {Yes}.
3.Confirm the query again with {Yes}.
1.{Read phonebook}.
The dialog for reading the phone book
opens.
2.Say {Dial number} when the desired
entry is read.
1.{Dial name}.
The dialog for selecting an entry is
opened.
2.Say the name when prompted.
3.Confirm the query with {Yes}.