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5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if…
For information on suitable mobile phones,
refer to page 200.
The mobile phone coul d not be paired or
connected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in
the mobile phone? Acti vate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicl e match? Enter the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
iDrive.
> Is the passkey input taking longer than
30 seconds? Repeat the pairing procedure.
> Are too many Bluetooth devices connected
to the mobile phone? If so, delete the
connections with other devices on the
mobile phone.
> Is the audio connection activated? Deacti-
vate the audio connection.
> 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.
Is the mobile phone no longer responding?
> Switch the mobile phone off and back on
again. Repeat the pairing procedure. >
Is the ambient temperature too high or too
low? Do not subject yo ur mobile phone to
extreme ambient temperatures.
Telephone functions not possible.
> Is the mobile phone pa ired as an auxiliary
phone and is the aux iliary phone function
deactivated? Activa te the function.
> Outgoing call not po ssible? Connect the
mobile phone as a telephone.
Phone book entries are not displayed, not all of
them are displayed, or they are displayed
incompletely.
> The transfer of phone book entries has not
yet completed.
> In some cases, only the phone book entries
of the mobile phone or the SIM card will be
transferred.
> It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.
> The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.
> The data volume of th e phone book entry is
too great, e.g. due to additionally stored
information such as no tes? Reduce the data
volume.
> Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source or auxiliary phone? The mobile
phone must be connected as a telephone.
The telephone connecti on quality is low.
> Depending on the mob ile phone, it is
possible to adjust the strength of the
Bluetooth signal.
> Insert the mo bile ph

one into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the vicinity of the
center console.
> Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the de sired function, please
check the website www.bmw.com/bluetooth
for further notes or contact Customer Relations
or a BMW center.

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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.
Muting the microphone
The microphone can be muted in active calls.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Active calls"
3. "Microphone mute"
The muted microphone is automatically
activated:
> If a new call is made.
> When switching between callers on hold.
Keypad dialing
Use keypad dialing to gain access to network
services or to control de vices, e.g. to remotely
access an answering ma chine. This requires
the DTMF code.
1. "Telephone"
2. Select contact from a list or "Dial number" 3.
"Keypad dialing"
4. Enter a DTMF code.
Phone book
Displays
The phone book accesses the contacts of the
telephone and shows all contacts for which a
phone number is entered. The entries can be
selected to make a call.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Phone book"
A symbol indicates the st orage location of the
contacts, refer to page 214.
Calling a contact
Contacts with a stored phone number: select
the desired contact. Th e connection is estab-
lished.
Contacts with more than one stored phone
number: select the desi red contact and then
select the phone number. The connection is
established.
SymbolMeaning
Contact with a stored phone number.
Contact with more than one stored
phone number.
Call not possible. The mobile phone
has no reception or network or a Ser-
vice Request is currently active.

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Saving an entry in the contacts
1.
Highlight the entry.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact".
4. Select contact if necessary.
5. Select the type of number: "Home",
"Business", "Mobile" or "Other".
6. Complete the entr ies if necessary.
7. "Store contact"
Hands-free system
General information
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can be continued using the mobile
phone and vice versa.
From the mobile phone to the hands-
free system
Calls that have been in itiated from outside the
Bluetooth range of the vehicle can be continued
using the hands-free system if the ignition is
switched on.
Depending on the mobile phone, the call is
automatically switched to hands-free mode.
If the switch does not occur automatically, then
follow the instructions that appear on the
display of the mobile ph one, also refer to the
Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
From hands-free system to mobile
phone
Calls being conducted using the hands-free
system can also be continued using the mobile
phone if so desired, depending on the mobile
phone.
At this point, follow the instructions that appear
on the display of the mobile phone, also refer to
the Owner's Manual for the mobile phone.
Operation by voice
With voice activation system:
Operation, refer to page 27.
Without voice acti vation system:
Depending upon the equipment, the mobile
phone can be voice-operated as described
below.
The list of short commands in the Owner's
Manual does not apply to this type of voice
operation.
The concept
> The mobile phone can be operated without
removing your hand from the steering
wheel.
> In many cases, the entry process is sup-
ported by means of announcements or
questions.
> {...} Verbal instructions to use with the voice
operation system.
Voice commands
Activating voice activation system
1. Press the button on the steering wheel.
2. Say the command.
Finishing voice input
Press the button on the steering wheel
or
Possible commands
Having possible commands read aloud
The system understands default commands
that must be spoken word for word.
Possible commands are read aloud.
Digits from zero to nine are recognized. {
Cancel }.
{ Help }.

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Selecting an entry
Adjusting volume
Turn knob during announcement.
>
The volume remains the same, even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.
> The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Notes on Emergency Requests
Do not use the voice operation system to ini-
tiate an emergency call. In stressful situations,
the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can
unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele-
phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 272,
in the vicinity of the interior rearview mirror.
Ambient conditions
> Say the commands, nu mbers and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha-
sis and speed.
> Always say the commands in the language
of the system. The language of the voice
operation of the mobile phone is preset and
cannot be changed via the Control Display.
> Keep the doors, windows, glass roof, and
convertible top closed to prevent interfer-
ence from outside noise.
> Avoid ambient noise in the vehicle while
speaking.
Snap-in adapter
General information
Detailed information on snap-in adapters that
compatibly support mobile phone functions can
be found at your BMW center.
Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of
the mobile phone may be limited and some
functions may no longer be carried out.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
follow the operating instru ctions of the mobile
phone.
Installation location
In the center armrest.
Inserting snap-in adapter
1. Press the button and remove the cover.
2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front,
arrow 1, and press downward, arrow 2, until
it clicks into place.
1.
{Dial name }.
2. Say the name when prompted.
3. Confirm request: {Yes }

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Office
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. Equipment is also described
that is not available because of, for example,
selected options or coun
try version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
General information
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages and mobile phone e-mails can be
displayed using the Control Display if the
mobile phone compatibly supports these
functions and the requ ired Bluetooth radio
standards.
For information about which mobile phones and
functions support the functions of Office, go to
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
A limited number of compatible mobile phones
are available for Office.
Contents are only displayed completely when
the vehicle is stopped.
Only read access to the mobile phone is
possible.
Do not use Office while driving. Make
entries only when tr affic and road condi-
tions permit; otherwise, you may endanger
vehicle occupants and other road users by
being distracted. <
Requirements
>A suitable mobile phone is paired with the
vehicle and connected. In some mobile
phones, the data acce ss to the mobile
phone must be confirmed. >
Time zone, time, and date, refer to page90,
are correctly set on the Control Display and
on the mobile phone in order, for example,
to correctly display appointments.
> Office is activate d, refer to page201.
Updating
Every time that the mob ile phone is connected
to the vehicle, data are updated. Appointments,
tasks, notes and reminders can be updated
separately.
1. "Office"
2. "Current office", "Calendar", "Tasks",
"Notes" or "Reminders"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Update data"
Data from the mobile phone are again
transferred to the vehicle.
Current office
The number of unread messages and active
tasks as well as upcoming appointments are
displayed.
1."Office"
2. "Current office"
3. Selecting the desired entry to display
details.

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4."Configure Bluetooth®"
5. "Show images"
The display of all contact pictures is activated or
deactivated.
Deleting contacts
Only contacts that are stored in the vehicle are
deleted. The contacts on the mobile phone
cannot be deleted.
1. "Office"
2. "Contacts"
3. Highlight the contact.
4. "Options"
5. "Delete contact" or "Delete all contacts".
Messages
General information
The displaying of text messages and emails
from the mobile phone depends on whether the
mobile phone supports transmission into the
vehicle from the mobile phone. Text messages
and e-mails may not be supported by the ser-
vice provider or the fu nction may have to be
separately activated. Af ter a mobile phone is
paired for the first time, the transmission may
take several minutes. Messages are only dis-
played completely when the vehicle is stopped.
Messages from the auxiliary phone are not
transmitted.
To display various messages:
> Text messages.
> Messages from My info.
> Messages from the BMW Concierge
service.
> Messages from BMW Info.
> Emails from the mobile phone.
Displaying messages
1."Office"
2. "Messages"
Message type
A symbol indicates the type of message.
Read message.
Unread message.
Filtering me ssage lists
A message list can be filtered if there is more
than one message type.
1."Filter:"
2. Select the message type.
>"All"
All messages are displayed.
> "E-mail"
Only text messages from mobile phones
are displayed.
> "Services messages"
Only messages from the BMW Con-
cierge service, My Info, and BMW Info
are displayed.
> "Text message"
Only text messages from mobile phones
are displayed.
SymbolMessage type
Text message
My Info
Message from the Concierge
service, refer to page 225
Messages from BMW Info, refer
to page 218
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Deleting messages
Messages from the Concierge service, My Info,
BMW Info, and BMW Online can be deleted.
To delete a message:
1.
"Office"
2. "Messages"
3. Select the desired message.
4. Open "Options".
5. Open "Delete message".
To delete all messages:
1. "Office"
2. "Messages"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete all messages"
Text message
Calling a text message sender
1.Select the desired message.
2. Select the symbol.
Saving sender in the contacts
1.Highlight the desired message.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store as new contact" or "Add to existing
contact"
Using contact data
Contact data from de adlines, tasks, text
messages, e-mails and no tes can be stored or
selected, see page 220.
Reading text messages aloud
Having text messages read aloud, refer to
page221.
My Info
Selecting additional functions
Additional functions are available when a
message is selected.
Messages from the Concierge service
Saving an address
1. Select the desired message.
2. Open "Options".
3. "Store contact in vehicle"
Selecting additional functions
Additional functions are available when a
message is selected.
SymbolFunction
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
"Call"
If the message contains a number, a
telephone connection is estab-
lished.
"Select phone number"
If the message contains more than
one number, select the desired
number from the list. A telephone
connection is established.
SymbolFunction
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
"Call"
If the message contains a number, a
telephone connection is estab-
lished.

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BMW Info
General information
Messages from BMW about technical
campaigns and news from BMW.
Displaying messages
Select the desired message.
Selecting additional functions
The following functions are available when a
message is selected:
E-mail
Displaying e-mail
1."Office"
2. "Messages"
3. Select the desired message.
Displaying e-mail contacts
If the sender and receiv er of an e-mail were
transmitted from a mobile phone, they will be
displayed in the e-mail.
"Sender/Recipient"
If the e-mail address is stored in the contacts,
then the contact is displa yed. Select contact to
display details.
If the e-mail address is not stored in the con-
tacts, then it may be that only the e-mail
address is displayed.
Using contact data
Contact data from dead lines, tasks, text mes-
sages, e-mails and notes can be stored or
selected, see page 220.
Deactivating entire display
When opening an e-mail when in the vehicle, it
is completely transferred to the vehicle. This
may result in charges.
1."Office"
2. "Messages"
3. Open "Options".
"Select phone number"
If the message contains more than
one number, select the desired
number from the list. A telephone
connection is established.
"Further information"
Displaying additional information.
SymbolFunction
"Further information"
Detailed information about a mes-
sage is displayed. This does not
incur any costs.
"Start guidance" or "Add as another
destination"
SymbolFunction
"Call"
If the message contains a number, a
telephone connection is estab-
lished.
"Select phone number"
If the message contains more than
one number, select the desired
number from the list. A telephone
connection is established.
SymbolFunction

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