
Telephone
184
Telephone
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a full preparation 
package mobile phone. After pairing a suitable 
mobile phone with the vehicle once, you can 
operate the mobile phone via the iDrive, the 
buttons on the steering wheel or using voice 
commands
*.
Once a mobile phone has been paired with your 
vehicle, it is automatically recognized as soon 
as it is inside the vehicle while the engine is run-
ning or the ignition is switched on. You can 
store the pairing data for up to four mobile 
phones simultaneously. If several mobile 
phones are detected at the same time, the 
mobile phone last paired can be operated via 
the vehicle.
Using the telephone inside 
the vehicle
Using the snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a holder for 
mobile phones, allows you to charge the mobile 
phone's battery and connect the mobile phone 
to your vehicle's outside antenna. This ensures 
better network reception and consistent repro-
duction quality. Please contact your 
BMW center to find out for which mobile 
phones there are snap-in adapters available.
For your safety
A car phone makes life more convenient in 
many ways, and can even save lives in an emer-
gency. While you should consult your mobile 
phone's separate operating instructions for a 
detailed description of safety precautions and 
information, we request that you direct your 
particular attention to the following:
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the 
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving; 
use the hands-free system instead. If you do not observe this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and 
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Please ask your BMW center which mobile 
phones with Bluetooth interface are supported 
by the mobile phone preparation package and 
which mobile phones are compatible with the 
snap-in adapter. By virtue of their particular 
software versions, these mobile phones sup-
port the functions described in this Owner's 
Manual. Malfunctions may occur with other 
mobile phones.
Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone using:
>Buttons on the steering wheel, refer to 
page10
>iDrive, refer to page16
>Voice commands
*, refer to page192
>Programmable memory keys, refer to 
page20
Avoid operating a mobile phone recognized by 
the vehicle via the mobile phone's keypad; oth-
erwise, malfunctions may result.
Start-up
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.
* 

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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
>Bluetooth has been activated in the vehicle, 
refer to page187, 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.
Pairing
Depending on your mobile phone, you will see 
messages, first on the mobile phone display or 
on the iDrive, requesting you to enter the same 
Bluetooth passkey previously determined by 
you.
8.Enter the Bluetooth passkey.
Depending on the mobile phone, you will 
have approx. 30 seconds to enter your 
Bluetooth passkey on the mobile phone 
and the Control Display.
If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone 
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones. 

Telephone
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Following the initial pairing
>The mobile phone is detected/connected in 
the vehicle within a short time if the engine 
is running or the ignition is switched on.
>As soon as a mobile phone is detected by 
the vehicle, the phone book entries stored 
on the SIM card or on your mobile phone are 
transmitted to the vehicle. This transmis-
sion is dependent on your mobile phone, 
refer to the operating instructions of the 
mobile phone if necessary, and can take 
several minutes.
>Four mobile phones can be paired.
>Specific settings may be necessary in some 
mobile phones, e.g. authorization or a 
secure connection, refer to the mobile 
phone operating instructions.
If not all phone book entries are displayed:
>Transfer all phone book entries from the 
SIM card to the mobile phone, if necessary.
>Phone book entries with special characters 
may not be displayed.
Checks to perform if pairing is 
unsuccessful
>Is the mobile phone supported by the 
mobile phone preparation package? You 
can obtain information on the Internet at: 
www.bmw.com/bluetooth
>Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile 
phone and vehicle match? The same Blue-
tooth passkey must be entered on the 
mobile phone's display and via iDrive.
>Did it take you more than 30 seconds to 
enter the Bluetooth passkey? Then repeat 
the pairing procedure.
>Are too many Bluetooth devices connected 
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the con-
nections with other devices on the mobile 
phone.
>Is the mobile phone no longer responding? 
Switch the mobile phone off and on or 
briefly disconnect the power supply.
>Repeat the pairing procedure.>If all items on the list have been checked 
and the mobile phone still cannot be paired, 
please contact Customer Relations.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
If more than one mobile phone is detected by 
the vehicle, the mobile phone at the top of the 
list is connected. A different mobile phone can 
be connected by selecting it.
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth (telephone)"
3.Select the desired mobile phone.
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. 

Everything from A to Z
260 Care229
– automatic car washes229
– care products229
– carpets232
– CD/DVD drives232
– chrome parts231
– displays232
– exterior229
– fine wood parts232
– headlamps230
– high-pressure washer230
– interior231
– leather231
– light-alloy wheels231
– paintwork230
– plastic parts232
– retractable hardtop230
– rubber seals231
– safety belts232
– sensors and cameras232
– upholstery and cloth 
trim231
– washing the car 
manually230
– windows230
Cargo, securing130
Cargo area
– capacity249
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor 
panel120
– lamp, refer to Interior 
lamps105
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading129
– securing cargo130
– stowing cargo130
– vehicle129
Car jack
– jacking points236
Car key, refer to Integrated 
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest115
– refer to separate Owner's 
ManualCar phone, refer to 
Telephone184
Car radio, refer to Radio157
Car shampoo232
Catalytic converter, refer to 
Hot exhaust system127
CD, audio playback165
CD changer165,169
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– filling or emptying the 
magazine170
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
CD player165
– controls154
– fast forward/reverse167
– random play sequence166
– selecting a track165
– switching on/off154
– tone control154
– volume154
Center armrest115
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb235
Center console, refer to 
Around the center 
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking 
characteristics28
Changes, technical, refer to 
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to 
Lamps and bulbs233
Changing gears62
Changing the language on the 
Control Display87
Changing the measurement 
units on the Control 
Display80Changing wheels236
Chassis number, refer to 
Engine compartment223
Check Control84
Child restraint fixing system 
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to 
Transporting children 
safely52
Chrome parts232
Chrome polish232
Cigarette lighter, refer to 
Lighter117
Cleaning headlamps66
– washer fluid66
Cleaning your BMW, refer to 
Care229
Climate control
– automatic air 
distribution
107
Clock75
– 12h/24h mode83
– setting the time and date83
– setting time83
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks116
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the 
engine56
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to 
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around 
the center console14
Compartment for remote 
control, refer to Ignition 
lock55
Compass113
Computer76
– displays on Control 
Display77
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service199
Condensation, refer to When 
the vehicle is parked128 

Everything from A to Z
262 Directory for navigation, refer 
to Address book137
Displacement, refer to Engine 
data246
Display, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Display lighting, refer to 
Instrument lighting105
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument 
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant226
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery237
Distance remaining to service, 
refer to Service 
requirements80
Distance warning, refer to 
Park Distance Control 
PDC88
Door key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency 
operation30
DOT Quality Grades218
Draft-free ventilation109
Drinks holders, refer to 
Cupholders116
Drive mode61
Drive-off assistance, refer to 
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
Drive-off assistant92
Driving dynamics control62
Driving lamps, refer to Parking 
lamps/low beams101
Driving notes126
Driving off on hills, refer to 
Drive-off assistant92
Driving stability control 
systems89
Driving through water128
Driving tips, refer to Driving 
notes126Dry air, refer to Cooling 
function108
DSC Dynamic Stability 
Control89
DTC Dynamic Traction 
Control90
– indicator/warning lamp90
DVD
– country codes167
– settings168
– video playback167
DVD menu168
DVD player, refer to CD 
player165
DVD video167
Dynamic Brake Control 
DBC89
Dynamic destination 
guidance145
Dynamic Stability Control 
DSC89
– indicator/warning lamp90
Dynamic Traction Control 
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force 
distribution89
Eject button, refer to Buttons 
on the CD/DVD player154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sports automatic 
transmission with double 
clutch63
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
Electric seat adjustment44
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force 
distribution EBV89
Electronic oil level check223Electronic Stability Program 
ESP, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC89
Emergency actuation, 
automatic transmission, 
refer to Overriding selector 
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual 
release206
Emergency operation, refer to 
Closing manually
– glass roof38
Emergency operation, refer to 
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside32
Emergency Request238
Emergency services, refer to 
Roadside Assistance238
Energy, saving
– saving fuel126
Engine
– breaking in126
– data246
– overheated, refer to Coolant 
temperature76
– speed246
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment223
Engine coolant, refer to 
Coolant226
Engine oil
– adding225
– alternative oil types225
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
– capacity250
– checking level223
– intervals between changes, 
refer to Service 
requirements80
Engine output, refer to Engine 
data246 

Everything from A to Z
264 Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical 
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing38
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort 
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure38
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment114
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system134
Grills106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights249
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake57
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control91
HD Radio158
Head airbags98
Headlamp control, 
automatic101
Headlamp flasher64
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints45
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating
– mirrors50
– rear window108
– seats47
– steering wheel51
Heating and ventilation, refer 
to Climate106Heavy loads, refer to Stowing 
cargo130
Height, refer to 
Dimensions247
Height adjustment
– seats43
– steering wheel51
High-beam assistant103
High beams103
– headlamp flasher103
– indicator lamp13
High beams and low beams, 
automatic, refer to High-
beam assistant103
High-pressure 
washer229,230
High water, refer to Driving 
through water128
Highways, refer to Route 
criteria144
Hill Descent Control HDC91
Hills128
Holders for cups116
Homepage BMW4
Hood222
Hooks for shopping bags120
Horn10,11
Hotel function, refer to 
Locking or unlocking 
separately
31
Hot exhaust system127
Hydraulic brake assist, refer to 
Dynamic Brake Control89
Hydroplaning127
I
IBOC, refer to HD Radio158
Ice warning, refer to Outside 
temperature warning75
Identification marks
– run-flat tires220
– tire coding218iDrive16
– adjusting brightness87
– changing date and time83
– changing language87
– changing settings87
– changing units of measure 
and display format80
– controls16
– menu guidance17
– operating principle16
– overview16
– start menu17
– status information19
iDrive operating principle16
Ignition55
– switched off56
– switched on55
Ignition key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Ignition key position 1, refer to 
Radio readiness55
Ignition key position 2, refer to 
Ignition on55
Ignition lock55
Imprint2
Indicator and warning 
lamps13
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM95
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire 
inflation pressure208
Inflation pressure monitoring, 
refer to Tire Pressure 
Monitor TPM94
Initializing
– after power failure237
– compass, refer to 
Calibrating114
– Flat Tire Monitor FTM93
– glass roof38
– radio, refer to Station, 
storing157
– refer to Setting the time and 
date83
Installation location
– telephone115 

Reference 265
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Instructions for navigation 
system, refer to Voice 
instructions146
Instrument cluster12
Instrument combination, refer 
to Instrument cluster12
Instrument lighting105
Instrument panel, refer to 
Cockpit10
Integrated key26
Integrated universal remote 
control111
Interactive map141
Interior lamps105
– remote control28
Interior motion sensor33
Interior rearview mirror51
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– compass113
Interlock, refer to Disengaging 
the remote control58
Intermittent mode of the 
wipers65
Intersection, entering, 
navigation136
iPod, connecting, refer to 
AUX-IN port177
iPod, connecting, refer to USB 
audio interface178
J
Jacking points236
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting239
Jump-starting239
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort 
Access33
Keyless opening and closing, 
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal 
Profile26Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
Knock control207
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp 
control101
– parking lamps/low 
beams101
Lamps and bulbs, replacing 
bulbs233
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer 
to Safety belts49
Lashing eyes, refer to 
Securing cargo130
Last destinations138
LATCH child restraint fixing 
system53
Launch Control64
Leather care231
LED Light-emitting 
diodes233
Length, refer to 
Dimensions247
License plate lamp, replacing 
bulb235
Light
– high-beam assistant103
Light-alloy wheels231
Light-emitting diodes 
LED233
Lighter117
– connecting electrical 
appliances118
Lighting
– instruments105
– lamps and bulbs233
– vehicle, refer to Lamps101
Light switch101
Limit, refer to Speed limit86
Load129
Load securing equipment, 
refer to Securing cargo130
Lock buttons, doors, refer to 
Locking31Locking
– adjusting confirmation 
signal29
– from inside31
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to 
High-beam assistant103
Low-beam headlamps101
– automatic101
Lower back support, refer to 
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack131
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter 
tires221
Maintenance, refer to Service 
Booklet
Maintenance system227
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic59
– tires93
Malfunction warnings, refer to 
Check Control84
Manual car wash230
Manually unlocking parking 
lock63
Manual mode, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic59
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap206
– glass roof38
– parking lock63
– parking lock, automatic 
transmission59 

Everything from A to Z
266 Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale147
– entering destination140
Map view146
Master key, refer to Remote 
control with integrated 
key26
Maximum cooling107
Maximum speed
– with winter tires221
Measurements, refer to 
Dimensions247
Memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory48
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages191
Messages from the concierge 
service191
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
– for automatic climate 
control109
Microfilter/activated-charcoal 
filter
– BMW Maintenance 
System227
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51
Mirrors50
– automatic curb monitor50
– exterior mirrors50
– heating50
– interior rearview mirror51
– memory, refer to Seat and 
mirror memory48
Mirrors, folding in before 
entering a car wash50Mobile phone
– adjusting volume187
– connecting, refer to Mobile 
phone, pairing184
– installation location, refer to 
Center armrest115
– operation via iDrive187
– pairing184
– refer to separate Owner's 
Manual
Mobile phone, installation 
location, refer to Center 
armrest115
Mobile phone, refer to 
Telephone184
Mobile phone, refer to the 
separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer 
to For your own safety5
Monitor, refer to iDrive 
controls16
Monitoring system for tire 
pressures, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to AUX-IN port
177
MP3 player, connecting, refer 
to USB audio interface178
Multi-channel playback155
Multifunctional steering 
wheel, refer to Buttons on 
the steering wheel11
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/
headlamp flasher64
– refer to Wiper system65
Multimedia screen, refer to 
iDrive16
Music, managing175
Music collection172
– backup176
– deleting176
– random sequence175
– restoring176
Music player, connecting, 
refer to AUX-IN port177Music player, connecting, 
refer to USB audio 
interface178
Music search173
My Info191
N
Navigation
– starting destination 
guidance after entering a 
destination137
– storing current position137
– voice activation141
Navigation announcements, 
refer to Switching voice 
instructions on/off146
Navigation data134
Navigation system134
– address book137
– bypassing a route 
section145
– continuing destination 
guidance144
– destination entry135
– dynamic destination 
guidance145
– entering a destination by 
voice141
– entering a destination 
manually135
– frequently asked 
questions151
– gas station 
recommendations146
– planning a trip142
– route list145
– selecting destination via 
map140
– selecting route criteria144
– special destinations139
– starting destination 
guidance144
– terminating destination 
guidance144
– traffic bulletins148
– voice instructions146
– volume adjustment146