2012 BMW 135I bluetooth

iDrive
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Radio symbols
Telephone symbols
Entertainment symbols
OtherWith the Professional
navigation system:
Split screen
General information
Additional information, e.g. from the computer,
can be displayed on the right side of the split
screen.
This information remains visible on the split
screen even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1.Press the button.
2."Split screen"
Selecting display
1.Press the button.
2."Split screen"
3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.
4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".
5.Select the desired menu item.
SymbolMeaning
Traffic bulletins
* switched on
HD radio
* switched on
Satellite radio
* switched on
SymbolMeaning
Incoming or outgoing call
*
Missed call*
Reception strength of mobile
phone network
*
symbol flashing: network search
No mobile phone network avail-
able
*
Bluetooth* switched on
Roaming
* active
Receiving text message
*, email*
Checking SIM card*
SIM card* blocked
SIM card
* missing
Entering PIN
*
SymbolMeaning
CD/DVD
* player
Music collection
*
Gracenote® database*
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
*
Mobile phone audio interface*
SymbolMeaning
Voice instructions
* switched off
Query current vehicle position
*

External devices
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External devices
Overview
AUX-IN port
Overview
>It is possible to connect audio devices, e.g.
MP3 players. Sound is output over the vehi-
cle speakers.
>Recommended settings: mid-level tone and
volume settings on the audio device. Tone
may depend on the quality of the audio files.
Connecting
Lift up the center armrest.
Connection for audio playback:
TRS connector 1/8 in/3.5 mm.
The AUX-In connection is in the center armrest.
Connect the headphone connection or line-out
connection of the device to the jack plug.
Playback
1.Connect the audio device, switch it on, and
using the audio device, select a track.
2."CD/Multimedia"3."External devices" if applicable
4."AUX front"
Sound is output on the vehicle loudspeakers.
Volume
The volume of the sound output depends on
the audio device. If this volume differs markedly
from the volume of the other audio sources, it is
advisable to adjust the volumes.
Adjusting volume
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices" if applicable
3."AUX front"
4."Volume"
5.Turn the controller until the desired volume
is set and then press the controller.
USB audio interface*/audio
interface for mobile phone*
Overview
It is possible to connect external audio devices.
They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is out-
put over the vehicle speakers.
Options for connecting external
devices
>Connection via USB audio interface: Apple
iPod/iPhone, USB devices, e. g. MP3 player,
SymbolMeaning
AUX-IN port
USB audio interface
*
Mobile phone audio interface*
Bluetooth audio*

Navigation
Entertainment
Driving tips
169Reference
At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."External devices"
3.Select the symbol.
4."Video"
5.Select the directory, if necessary.
To change to a higher level directory: move
the controller to the left.
6.Select the desired video file to begin play-
back.
Video menu
Notes
Do not expose the audio device to extreme
environmental conditions, e.g. very high tem-
peratures, refer to the operating instructions of
the audio device.
Depending on the configuration of the audio
files, e.g. bit rates greater than 256 KBit/s, the
files may not play back correctly in every case.
Notes on connecting
>The connected audio device is supplied
with a maximum current of 500 mA, if the
device supports this. For this reason, do not
connect the device to a charging socket in
the vehicle; otherwise, it may not be possi-
ble to ensure correct playback.
>Do not forcibly connect the plug to the USB
interface.
>Do not connect devices such as fans or
lamps to the USB audio interface.
>Do not connect USB hard drives.
>Do not use the USB audio interface to
charge external devices.
Bluetooth audio*
Overview
>It is possible to use Bluetooth to play music
files from external devices, e.g. audio
devices or mobile phones.
Using a mobile phone as an audio source,
refer to page166.
>Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth® SIG, Inc.
>Sound is output over the vehicle speakers.
>The volume of the sound output depends
on the device. If necessary, change the vol-
ume setting on the device.
>Up to four external devices can be paired
with the vehicle.
Requirements
>Suitable device. For information, go to
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
>Device operational.
>Ignition switched on.
>Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page178, and in the device.
>Activating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page177.
>Bluetooth presets in the device are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to owner's manual for the
device.
>A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
Pairing and connecting
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users.<
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3."Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4."Add new phone"
SymbolFormat
Next video file
Previous video file
It may be necessary to click the
symbol twice in order to play the
previous video file.

External devices
170 The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.
5.To perform other operations on the device,
refer to the owner's manual for the device:
e.g. search for and connect Bluetooth
device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the device's display.
6.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the device's display.
You will be prompted by iDrive or the device
to enter the same Bluetooth passkey.
7.Enter the passkey and confirm.
8.Select desired functions with which the
device is to be connected, e.g. "Audio".
9."OK"
If the pairing was successful, the device is dis-
played as connected.
symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
If the pairing was not successful: What to do
if…, refer to page171.
Connecting a particular device
A device that has already been paired can be
connected as an active audio source.Connection is not possible if a data exchange is
currently taking place via a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Prerequisite
If necessary, activate the audio connection of
the desired device from the list of paired
devices.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3."Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
5.Open "Options".
6."Configure phone"
7.Activate "Audio".
8."OK"
Connecting a device
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3."Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4.Select the desired device from the list of
paired devices.
symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
Playback
General information
>The display of track information depends on
the device.
>Operation via the device or iDrive are both
possible.

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At a glance
Controls
Communications
Mobility
>Playback is interrupted if a data exchange is
taking place with a mobile phone that is
connected via Bluetooth.
Starting playback
1.Connect device.
2."CD/Multimedia"
3."External devices"
4.Select the symbol.
5.Select the desired title from the list.
Playback menu*
Depending on the device, all functions may not
be available.
Disconnecting an audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3.Select the desired device from the list of
connected devices.
4.Open "Options".
5."Configure phone"
6."Audio"
7."OK"
With a mobile phone, only the audio connection
is disconnected. All other connections remain
active.
Unpairing device
1."CD/Multimedia"
2."Bluetooth® (audio)"
3."Bluetooth® audio" if applicable
4.Highlight the device to be unpaired.
5.Open "Options".
6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
Information about suitable devices is available
at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page176.
>Device not supported by vehicle.
If necessary, perform a software update
*,
refer to page172.
>Device could not be paired or connected.
Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and vehicle match? Enter the same passkey
on the device and via iDrive.
Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the device or to the vehicle? If necessary,
delete the connections with other devices.
Is the mobile phone in power economy
mode or does it only have a small amount of
battery charge remaining? Charge the
mobile phone in the snap-in adapter or via a
charging cable.
Depending on the mobile phone, it may only
be possible to connect one device to the
vehicle. Unpair the connected device from
the vehicle and only pair and connect one
device.
SymbolFunction
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.

External devices
172 Is the device no longer responding? Switch
the device off and back on again.
Repeat the pairing procedure.
>No music can be played.
Start the program for playing music files on
the device and if necessary, select a track
via the device.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
>Music files only play quietly.
Adjust volume settings on the device.
>Playback is interrupted by the press of a
button or other messages on the device.
Switch off key tones and other acoustic sig-
nal on the device.
>Playback is interrupted by a phone call or
traffic report and does not automatically
continue.
Activate and deactivate the radio mute on
the radio control panel.
>Playback is not possible when the mobile
phone is connected via Bluetooth audio and
at the same time via the extended connec-
tivity of the music player in the mobile
phone
*.
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page171,
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the desired function please
contact Customer Relations or a BMW center.
Software update*
The vehicle supports various external devices,
depending on the software it is currently using.
A software update can enable the vehicle to
support new mobile phones or new external
devices, for example.
Software updates and associated, up-to-date
instructions are available on the web page
www.bmwusa.com/update.
Displaying current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"
2."Software update"
3."Show current version"
Select the desired version
* to display additional
information
*.
Updating software by USB*
The software update can only be performed
when stopped.
1.Save the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB data storage
device.
2.Connect the USB data storage device to the
USB interface of the USB audio interface in
the center armrest. It is not possible to per-
form the update using the USB interface in
the glove compartment.
3."Settings"
4."Software update"
5."Update software"
6."USB" if applicable
7."Start update"
8."OK"
All of the listed software updates are installed.
Restoring to previous version
If necessary, it is possible to restore the system
to the software version prior to the last software
update.
Restoring to the previous version can only be
performed when stopped.

Telephone
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Telephone
At a glance
The concept
Mobile phones or other external devices, e.g.
audio players, can be connected to the vehicle
via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue-
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After being paired once, when the ignition is
switched on, these devices are automatically
detected as soon as they are present in the
vehicle and can be controlled via iDrive, the but-
tons on the steering wheel, and by voice
*.
Depending on whether they are functioning as a
telephone and/or as an audio source, external
devices can be used via the vehicle. The tele-
phone functions will be described below. Oper-
ation of audio functions, refer to page169.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
It may be necessary for some functions to be
activated by the mobile phone provider or ser-
vice provider.
Only make entries when traffic conditions
permit. Do not hold the mobile phone in
your hand while you are driving; use the hands-
free system instead. Otherwise, you may
endanger vehicle occupants and other road
users.<
Snap-in adapter*
The snap-in adapter makes it possible:
>Accommodate the mobile phone.
>Recharge its battery.
>Connect it to an external antenna of the
vehicle.
This assures a better network connection
and constant sound quality.
Suitable mobile phones
For precise information about which mobile
phones and external devices with a Bluetooth interface are supported by the mobile phone
preparation, go to www.bmwusa.com/blue-
tooth.
Displaying vehicle identification
number and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported
by the mobile phone preparation requires the
vehicle identification number and software part
number. The software version of the mobile
phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth® info"
4."Display system information"
With a certain software version, these suitable
mobile phones support the vehicle functions
described below.
With other mobile phones or software versions,
malfunctions may occur.
A mobile phone that is connected to the vehicle
should not be operated via the mobile phone
keypad; otherwise, malfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer
to page172.
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
General information
The following functions are available:
>Using the mobile phone as a telephone.
>Using the mobile phone as an auxiliary
phone
*.
>Using the mobile phone as an audio source.
>Using an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page169.
*

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Entertainment
Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips Communications
Navigation
Mobility
Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page176.
>Mobile phone operational.
>Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page178, and in the mobile phone.
>Bluetooth presets in the mobile phone are
required, e.g. connection not confirmed or
visible, refer to owner's manual for the
mobile phone.
>Deactivating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page177.
>A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the Blue-
tooth passkey. Only required once for pair-
ing.
>Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
1."Telephone"
2.Open "Options".
3."Bluetooth®"
Additional functions
Auxiliary phone*
A mobile phone can be used as an auxiliary
phone.
Incoming calls to the auxiliary phone can be
accepted, refer to page180. missed calls to the
auxiliary phone can be shown in the Control
Display.
Office
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages, and emails
* are imported from the
mobile phone into the vehicle.
Audio source
A mobile phone can be used as an audio source.
Activating/deactivating additional
functions
To use these functions in the vehicle, activate
them before pairing. For information on suitable
mobile phones that support these functions,
refer to page176.
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
3.Open "Options".
4.Select the desired additional function:
>"Additional telephone"
>"Office"
>"Bluetooth® audio"
If an additional function is deactivated, it cannot
be assigned to a phone.
Pairing and connecting a device
Only pair the device when the vehicle is
stopped; otherwise, inattention may lead
to endangerment of passengers or other road
users.<
1."Telephone"
2."Bluetooth® (phone)"
3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis-
played.