Notes
At high temperatures, the charge function of the
mobile phone can be limited where appropriate
and the functions are no longer executed.
When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle,
heed the operating manual of the mobile phone.
Pairing/unpairing the mobile
phone
General information
The following functions are available:▷Use of a mobile phone as a telephone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an additional tele‐
phone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an audio source.▷Use of an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page 214.
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable.▷The mobile phone is ready for operation.▷Bluetooth is activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone.▷Bluetooth presettings may need to be made
on the mobile phone, e.g., for a connection
without confirmation or visibility, refer to the
mobile phone operating instructions.▷Deactivate Bluetooth audio if necessary.▷A number with at least four and a maximum
of 16 digits was defined as the Bluetooth
passkey. It is only required once for pairing.▷The ignition is switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth
Bluetooth is not permitted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guidelines and regulations.
1."Telephone"2."Options" Open.3."Bluetooth®"Additional functions
Activating/deactivating the additional
functions
Activate the functions before pairing to be able
to use them in the vehicle. Information on suit‐
able mobile phones that support this function,
refer to page 228.1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3."Options" Open.4."Configure Bluetooth®"5.Select the desired additional function.▷"Additional telephone"▷"Office"▷"Bluetooth® audio"6."OK"
As long as an additional function is deactivated,
it cannot be assigned to a telephone.
Additional telephone
A mobile phone can be used as an additional
telephone.
The additional telephone can be used to accept
incoming calls, refer to page 232. While a call is
active on the additional telephone, incoming
calls are displayed on the Control Display.
Audio source
A mobile phone can be used as an audio source.
Pairing and connecting cell phone Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and posing
an unnecessary hazard both to your own vehi‐
cle's occupants and to other road users, only
pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is sta‐
tionary.◀
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3."Add new phone"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played.4.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone operating
instructions: e.g. search for or connect the
Bluetooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display.5.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
Prompt via iDrive or the mobile phone to en‐
ter the same Bluetooth passkey.6.Enter the passkey and confirm.7.Select the functions for which the mobile
phone is to be used.8."OK"
If the pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of mobile phones.
The functions supported by the mobile phone
and audio device are displayed as symbols when
paired.
White symbol: the function is active.
Gray symbol: the function is inactive.
SymbolFunction Telephone. Additional telephone. Audio source.Four mobile phones can be paired with the ve‐
hicle at once. Three mobile phones can be con‐
nected with the vehicle at once.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., refer
to page 231.
Following the initial pairing▷The mobile phone is detected/connected in
the vehicle within a short period of time
when the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.▷The phone book entries of the telephone
stored on the SIM card or mobile phone are
transmitted to the vehicle after detection,
depending on the mobile phone.▷Four mobile phones can be paired.▷Specific settings may be necessary in some
mobile phones, e.g., authorization or a se‐
cure connection; refer to the mobile phone
operating instructions.
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. If a different detected cell phone is
connected with the vehicle. A different mobile
phone can be connected by selecting it.
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
The functions assigned to the mobile phone be‐
fore unpairing are assigned to the mobile phone
when it is reconnected. If the mobile phone is
already connected, these functions are deacti‐
vated.
Configuring cell phone
Additional functions can be activated or deacti‐
vated for paired and connected mobile phones.
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3.Highlight the mobile phone to be config‐
ured.4."Options" Open.5."Configure phone"6.At least one function must be selected.▷"Telephone"▷"Additional telephone"▷"Audio"7."OK"
If a function is assigned to a mobile phone, the
function will be deactivated where appropriate
for a mobile phone that is already connected and
the mobile phone will be unpaired.
Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
The function of the telephone and additional tel‐
ephone can be swapped automatically.
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3."Swap phone/addit. phone"
Unpairing the mobile phone
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3.Highlight the mobile phone that is to be un‐
paired.4."Options" Open.5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 228.
The mobile phone could not be paired or con‐
nected.
▷Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and on
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and on the mobile phone.▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle match? Enter thesame passkey on the mobile phone and via
iDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone or vehicle? Delete con‐
nections with other devices if necessary.▷Is the audio connection activated? Deacti‐
vate the audio connection.▷Is the mobile phone in power-save mode or
does it have only a limited remaining battery
life? Charge the mobile phone in the snap-
in adapter or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
ble that only one cell phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle. Unpair the connected
cell phone from the vehicle and pair and con‐
nect only one cell phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts.
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Ambient temperatures too high or too low?
Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme
ambient temperatures.
The telephone functions are not available.
▷Is the mobile phone paired as an additional
telephone and is the additional telephone
function deactivated? Activate the function.▷Is an outgoing call not possible? Connect
the mobile phone as a telephone.
No or not all phone book entries are displayed,
or they are incomplete.
▷Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are
transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone book
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Accepting a call while speaking to
another party
This function might have to be activated by the
service provider and the mobile phone must be
adjusted accordingly.
If a second call comes in during an ongoing call,
a call waiting signal sounds where appropriate.
"Accept"
The call is accepted and the existing call is put
on hold.
Establishing a second call
Establish an additional call during an active call.
1."Telephone"2."Active calls"3. "Hold"
The existing call is put on hold.4.Dial the new phone number or select it from
a list.
Switching between two calls, hold call
The active call is displayed in color.
The call on hold is displayed in gray.
"Swap calls"
The call on hold is resumed.
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 one call is terminated by another
party, the other call can be continued.
Switching the microphone to mute
When a call is active, the microphone can be
muted.1."Telephone"2."Active calls"3. "Microphone mute"
A microphone that has been switched to mute
is automatically reactivated:
▷When a new connection is established.▷When switching between call parties.
DTMF suffix dialing
DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐
cess to network services or for controlling devi‐
ces, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an answer‐
ing machine. The DTMF code is needed for this
purpose.
1."Telephone"2.Select the contact from a list or "Dial
number".3. "Keypad dialing"4.Enter the DTMF code via iDrive.
Phone book
Displays
The phone book accesses the contacts and
shows all contacts for which a phone number
has been stored. The entries can be selected to
make a call.
1."Telephone"2."Phone book"
A symbol indicates the storage location of the
contacts.
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Blinds, sun protection 43
Bluetooth audio 213
Bluetooth connection, activat‐ ing/deactivating 222, 229
BMW Assist 250
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 277
BMW Search 252
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 150
Brake assistant 104
Brake discs, breaking in 156
Brake force display 102
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play 102
Brake lights, adaptive 102
Brake pads, breaking in 156
Braking, notes 157
Breakdown assis‐ tance 290, 291
Breaking in 156
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 85
Bulb replacement 279
Bulb replacement, front 280
Bulb replacement, halogen headlamps 280
Bulb replacement, rear 285
Bulb replacement, xenon headlamps 283
Bulbs and lamps 279
Button, RES 111
Button, Start/Stop 59
Bypassing, refer to starting aid 291
C
Calendar 243
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, backup camera 125
Camera, care 299
Camera, Side View 128 Camera, Top View 127
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 150
Car battery 287
Car care products 297
Care, displays 299
Care, vehicle 297
Cargo 159
Cargo area, enlarging 146
Cargo area lid 37
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 151
Cargo straps, securing cargo 160
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 30
Carpet, care 298
Car wash 296
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 156
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 277
CD/DVD 198
CDs, storing 205
Cell phone 220, 228
Center armrest 149
Center console 14
Central locking system 33
Central screen, refer to Control Display 16
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 6
Changing parts 279
Changing wheels 287
Changing wheels/tires 269
Check Control 73
Children, seating position 55
Children, transporting safely 55
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 55
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 56
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 55
Child safety locks 58 Child seat, mounting 55
Child seats 55
Chrome parts, care 298
Cigarette lighter 145
Cleaning, displays 299
Climate control 134, 136
Clock 76
Closing/opening from in‐ side 37
Closing/opening via door lock 36
Closing/opening with remote control 34
Clothes hooks 151
Collision warning 115, 117
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 65
Comfort Access 38
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 107
Compartments in the doors 149
Compass 143
Computer 81
Concierge service 251
Condensation on win‐ dows 138
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 277
Confirmation signal 35
Contacts 239, 0
Control Display 16
Control Display, settings 83
Controller 16, 17
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 104
Convenient opening 34
Coolant 276
Coolant temperature 76
Cooling function 135, 137
Cooling, maximum 137
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Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 76
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 76
Identification marks, tires 267
Identification number, refer to Important features in the en‐
gine compartment 272
iDrive 16
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 30
Ignition off 59
Ignition on 59
Indication of a flat tire 95, 98
Individual air distribu‐ tion 135, 138
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 31
Inflation pressure, tires 263
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 97
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 81
Information on the navigation data 183
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Initializing, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 95
Instrument cluster 70
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 72
Instrument lighting 89
Integrated key 30
Integrated universal remote control 141
Intensity, AUTO program 137
Interactive map 173
Interior equipment 141
Interior lamps 90
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 35
Interior motion sensor 41
Interior rearview mirror 53 Interior rearview mirror, auto‐
matic dimming feature 53
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 143
Intermediate destinations 175
Internet page 6
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation 169
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 77
iPod/iPhone 210
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 287
Jack, refer to Vehicle jack 287
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 67
K
Key/remote control 30
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 38
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 31
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 67
Knee airbag 91
L
Lamp replacement 279
Lamp replacement, front 280
Lamp replacement, rear 285
Lamps 86
Lamps and bulbs 279
Lane departure warning 99
Lane margin, warning 99
Language on Control Dis‐ play 84
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 160
LATCH child restraint fixing system 56 Leather, care 297
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 280
Length, vehicle 303
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 22
Light-alloy wheels, care 298
Light control 88
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 280
Lighter 145
Lighting 86
Lighting via remote control 35
Light switch 86
Load 159
Loading 159
Lock, door 36
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 37
Locking/unlocking via door lock 36
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 34
Locking, automatic 37
Locking, central 33
Lock, power window 42
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 58
Low beams 86
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 88
Lower back support 47
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 160
Lumbar support 47
M
Maintenance 277
Maintenance require‐ ments 277
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 77
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Malfunction displays, refer toCheck Control 73
Manual air distribu‐ tion 135, 138
Manual air flow 135
Manual air volume 138
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 68
Manual operation, backup camera 124
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mir‐ rors 52
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 260
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 122
Manual operation, Side View 128
Manual operation, Top View 126
Manual transmission 67
Map, destination entry 173
Map in split screen 180
Map view 178
Marking on approved tires 270
Marking, run-flat tires 271
Master key, refer to Remote control 30
Maximum cooling 137
Maximum speed, display 79
Maximum speed, winter tires 270
Measure, units of 85
Medical kit 291
Memory, seat, mirror 51
Menu, EfficientDynamics 164
Menu in instrument cluster 80
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 180
Messages 241 Messages, refer to Check
Control 73
Microfilter 136, 139
Minimum tread, tires 269
Mirror 52
Mirror memory 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobile phone 220, 228
Mode, ECO PRO 163
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 6
Moisture in headlamp 280
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 55
MP3 player 210
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
Music collection 205
Music search 207
Music, storing 205
N
Navigation 168
Navigation data 183
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 49
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 50
New wheels and tires 269
No Passing Information 79
Notes 245
Number of cylinders, en‐ gine 303
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 294
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 278
Obstacle marking, backup camera 125 Odometer 76
Office 238
Oil 274
Oil, adding 274
Oil additives 275
Oil change 275
Oil change interval, service re‐ quirements 77
Oil filler neck 274
Oil types, alternative 275
Oil types, approved 275
Old batteries, disposal 288
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 278
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 279
Opening/closing from in‐ side 37
Opening/closing via door lock 36
Opening/closing with remote control 34
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 138
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 76
P
Paint, vehicle 297
Pairing, mobile phone 220, 229
Panic mode 35
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control PDC 121
Parked-car ventilation 139
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 121
Parking assistant 130
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Parking lamps 86
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 52
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 124
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 121
Permissible axle load 304
Personal information 238
Personal Profile 31
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 43
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 42
Plastic, care 298
PlugIn 255
Position, storing 170
Postal code, entering in navi‐ gation 169
Power failure 288
Power output, engine 303
Power sunroof, glass 43
Power windows 41
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 263
Pressure warning FTM, tires 97
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 31
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 21
Protective function, glass sun‐ roof 43
Protective function, win‐ dows 42
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R
Radiator fluid 276
Radio 190, 198
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 30
Radio ready state 60
Radio stations buttons 197 Rain sensor 65
Random 199
Random playback 199
RDS 191
Reading out loud 245
Rear lamps 285
Rear socket 146
Rearview mirror 52
Rear window de‐ froster 135, 138
Recirculated-air filter 139
Recirculated air filter 136
Recirculated-air mode 135, 138
Recommended tire brands 270
Refueling 260
Remaining range 76
Reminders 245
Remote control/key 30
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, universal 141
Replacement fuse 288
Replacing parts 279
Replacing wheels/tires 269
Reporting safety defects 8
RES button 111
Reserve warning, refer to Range 76
Resetting, Tire Pressure Mon‐ itor TPM 95
Retaining straps, securing cargo 160
Retreaded tires 270
Roadside Assistance 251
Roadside parking lamps 87
Roller sunblinds 43
Roof load capacity 304
Roof-mounted luggage rack 160
Rope for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 294
Route 177
Route criteria, route 176
Route, displaying 177 Routes, avoiding 176
Route section, bypassing 177
RPM, engine 303
RSC Run Flat System Compo‐ nent, refer to Run-flat
tires 271
Rubber components, care 298
Run-flat tires 271
S
Safe braking 157
Safety 6
Safety belt reminder 49
Safety belts 48
Safety belts, care 298
Safety Package, refer to Active Protection 102
Safety switch, windows 42
Safety systems, airbags 91
Satellite radio 192
Saving fuel 162
Scale, changing during navi‐ gation 179
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver 279
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 294
Search, refer to BMW Search 252
Seat and mirror memory 51
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 48
Seat heating, front 47
Seat heating, rear 48
Seating position for chil‐ dren 55
Seats 45
Selection list in instrument cluster 80
Selector lever, automatic transmission 67
Sensors, care 299
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