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EntertainmentMusic collection
Deleting a track and directory
A track cannot be delete d while it is being
played.
A directory cannot be deleted while a track from
it is being played.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Highlight the directory or track.
4. Open "Options".
5. "Delete folder" or "Delete track".
Free memory capacity
Display the free memory capacity in the music
collection.
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Free memory"
Music collection
Backing up the music collection
The entire music collection can be stored on a
USB medium. Make sure there is enough free
memory capacity on the USB device.
Depending on the number of tracks, backing up
the music collection may take several hours.
Therefore, it is best to perform the backup
during a long trip.
1. Start the engine.
2. Connect the USB medium to the USB inter-
face in the glove co mpartment, refer to
page 124.
3. "CD/Multimedia"
4. "Music collection"
5. Open "Options". 6.
"Music data import/export"
7. "Backup music on USB"
Restoring the music collection in the
vehicle
When storing from the USB device, the
music collection existing in the vehicle is
replaced. <
1. "CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Music data import/export"
5. "Restore music from USB"
Deleting the music collection
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "Music collection"
3. Open "Options".
4. "Delete music collection"

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External devices
Entertainment
Copy protection
Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights
Management (DRM) cannot be played.
Playback
1.
"CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
Playback begins with the first track.
The CD cover that belong s to the track appears
on the Control Display, possibly after a few
seconds.
Track search
Selection is possible via:
> Playback lists
> Information: music style, artist; if applicable,
composer, album, track.
> Additionally for USB devices: file directory;
if applicable, 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 or symbol.
4. "Search"
5. Select desired category, e.g. "Genre",
"Artist". All entries are displayed in a list.
>
Open "A-Z search" and enter the
desired input. When a letter is entered,
the results are filtered using this letter as
the first letter. If multiple letters are
entered, all results that contain that
sequence are displayed.
> Select the desired entry from the list.
6. Select additional categories if desired.
Not all categories need to be selected. For
example, if all of the tracks by a certain artist
are to be displayed, call up that artist only.
All of the tracks by that artist are then
displayed.
7. "Start play"
Restarting a track search
"New search"
Playback lists
To open playback lists.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Playlists"
Current playback
List of tracks currently being played.
1."CD/Multimedia"
2. "External devices"
3. Select the or symbol.
4. "Current playback"

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External devices
Entertainment
Requirements
>
Suitable device. For information, go to
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
> Device operational.
> Ignition switched on.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 201, and in the device.
> Activating Bluetooth audio, refer to
page 201.
> 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
Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for
pairing.
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"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is
displayed. 5.
To perform other operations on the device,
refer to the owner's ma nual 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 na me 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
displayed as connected. symbol displayed in white: device is active
as an audio source.
If the pairing was not succ e s s f u l : w h a t t o d o i f … ,
refer to page 195.
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.

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EntertainmentExternal devices
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 whit e: 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.
> 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.
SymbolFunction
Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol.
Previous track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.

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EntertainmentExternal devices
Disconnect one of the two connections, e.g.
the audio connection, refer to page 195,
and start playback again.
If you have gone through all items in the list and
still cannot activate the de sired function, please
contact Customer Relations or your 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, for example, new mobile phones or
new external devices.
Software updates and associated, up-to-date
instructions are available on the web page
www.bmwusa.com/update.
Displaying cu rrent version
The currently installed software is displayed.
1."Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Show current version"
Select the desired versio n to display additional
information.
Updating software by USB
The software update can only be performed
when stopped.
1. Save the file for the so ftware update in the
main directory of a USB data storage
device.
2. Connect the USB data storage device to
the USB audio interface in the center
armrest. It is not possible to perform the
update using the USB interface in the glove
compartment.
3. "Settings"
4. "Software update" 5.
"Update software"
6. "Start update"
7. "OK"
All of the listed software updates are installed.
Restoring to previous version
The software version can be restored to before
the last software update.
The restoring to the prev ious version can only
be performed when stopped.
1. "Settings"
2. "Software update"
3. "Restore previous version"
4. Select "OK" twice.
All of the listed softwa re updates are removed.
Note
BMW Assist, Office functions, and connected
devices may be temporar ily unavailable during
a software update or while restoring to the
previous version. Wait a few minutes until the
functions are available once more.

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CommunicationsTe l e p h o n e
Telephone
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 country version. This also
applies to safety related functions and systems.
Overview
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
Bluetooth® 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, by the
buttons 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 page 192.
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/
bluetooth.
Displaying vehicl e identification
number and software part number
Checking which mobile phones are supported
by the mobile phone pr eparation requires the
vehicle identification number and software part
number. The software ve rsion 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, ma lfunctions may occur.
It is possible to perform a software update, refer
to page 196.

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Communications
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 instructions of the mobile
phone.
Pairing/unpairing mobile
phone
General information
The following functions are available:
>
Using a 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 page 192.
Requirements
>Suitable mobile phone, refer to page 200.
> Mobile phone operational.
> Bluetooth activated in vehicle, refer to
page 203, 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
page 201.
> A number with at least 4 and at most
16 digits has been established as the
Bluetooth passkey. Only required once for
pairing.
> Ignition switched on.
Activating/deactivating Bluetooth link
Bluetooth is not permi tted everywhere. Comply
with all safety guide lines 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 page 205. Missed calls to the
auxiliary phone are shown in the Control
Display.
Office
Contacts, appointments, tasks, notes, text
messages, and e-mails 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 page 200.
1. "Telephone"
2. "Bluetooth® (phone)"
3. Open "Options".

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4."Configure Bluetooth®"
5. 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
displayed.
4. To perform other operations on the mobile
phone, 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 mobile phone display.
5. Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle on
the mobile phone display.
6. You will be prompted by iDrive or the mobile
phone to enter the same Bluetooth
passkey. Enter the passkey and confirm.
or
Compare the control number in the vehi-
cle's display to the co
ntrol number of the
mobile phone. Confirm the control number
in the mobile phone and in the vehicle.
"OK"
7. Select the functions for which the mobile
phone is to be used.
8. "OK"
If pairing was successful, the mobile phone
appears at the top of the list of devices.
Functions supported by the mobile phone and
audio device are displayed as symbols during
the pairing.
White symbol: function active.
Gray symbol: function inactive.
Four devices can be paired with the vehicle
simultaneously. Three devices can be con-
nected to the vehicle simultaneously.
If the pairing was not succ essful: what to do if…,
refer to page 204.
SymbolFunction
Telephone
Auxiliary phone
Audio source

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