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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 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, 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/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 page 196.
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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 could not be paired or con-
nected.
> Is Bluetooth activated in the vehicle and in
the mobile phone? Activate Bluetooth in the
vehicle and in the mobile phone.
> Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the mobile
phone and the vehicle 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 con-
nections 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 your mobile phone to
extreme ambient temperatures.
Telephone functions not possible.
> Is the mobile phone paired as an auxiliary
phone and is the auxiliary phone function
deactivated? Activate the function.
> Outgoing call not possible? 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 the phone book entry is
too great, e.g. due to additionally stored
information such as notes? 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 connection quality is low.
> Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi-
ble to adjust the strength of the Bluetooth
signal.
> Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the vicinity of the cen-
ter 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 desired function, please
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MobilityReplacin g compon ents
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page 253.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center. <
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advis e in
all matters concerning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available. <
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comf ort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets built into the vehicle at the plant;
doing so may damage the vehicle. <
Jump-starting terminals
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump-starting
on page274.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
>Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page 87.
> Radio
In some cases, stations may have to be
stored again, refer to page 170.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
tilted. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.
> Seat and mirror memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page 52.
> Inside rearview mirror with digital compass
The system must be calibrated, refer to
page 123.
> Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page 103.
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>
xDrive
The system automatically initializes itself
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during
this time. If the lamps do not go out during
the current trip, have the system checked.
Disposal of old battery
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or bring them to a recycling
center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-
tion for transport and storage. Always secure
the battery against tipping over during trans-
port. <
Fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a sub-
stitute of another color or amperage rating; oth-
erwise, this could lead to a circuit overload, ulti-
mately resulting in a fire in the vehicle. <
Open the cover in the glove compartment and
remove it.
Plastic tweezers are located on the distributor
box.
See the rear of the cover for information on fuse
assignment.
Spare fuses are available at your BMW center.
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Convertible
The warning triangle is located in a holder in the
trunk lid. Press the tabs to take it out.
Jump-starting
If the car's own battery is flat, your BMW's
engine can be started by connecting two
jumper cables to another vehicle's battery. You
can also use the same method to help start
another vehicle. Only use jumper cables with
fully-insulated clamp handles.
Do not touch any electrically live parts
when the engine is running, or a fatal acci-
dent may occur. Carefully adhere to the follow-
ing sequence, both to prevent damage to one or
both vehicles, and to guard against possible
personal injuries. <
Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2. Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3. Switch off any consumers in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles; otherwise,
there is a danger of shorting. <
Connecting jumper cables
Connect the jumper cables in the correct
order, so that no sparks which could
cause injury occur. <
Your BMW has a jump-s tarting connection in
the engine compartment which acts as the bat-
tery's positive terminal, refer also to the Engine
compartment overview on page 255. The cap is
marked with +.
1. Pull the cap of the BMW jump-starting con-
nection up to remove.
2. Attach one terminal clamp of the plus/+
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery or a starting-aid terminal of the vehi-
cle providing assistance.
3. Attach the second terminal clamp of the
plus/+ jumper cable to the positive terminal
of the battery or a starting-aid terminal of
the vehicle to be started.
4. Attach one terminal clamp of the minus/–
jumper cable to the negative terminal of the
battery or to an engine or body ground of
the assisting vehicle.
Your BMW has a special nut as body ground
or negative pole.
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5.
Attach the second terminal clamp of the
minus/– jumper cable to the negative termi-
nal of the battery or to the engine or body
ground of the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
1.Start the engine of the donor vehicle and
allow it to run for a few minutes at slightly
increased idle speed.
2. Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first start attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3. Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4. Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the above connecting sequence.
If necessary, have the battery checked and
recharged.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine. <
Tow-starting, towing away
Observe the applicable laws and regula-
tions for tow-starting and towing vehi-
cles. <
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed. <
Using a tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting must always be carried
in the car. It can be screwed in at the front or
rear of the BMW.
Coupe: it is stored in the onboard vehicle tool kit
underneath the cover on the right-hand side of
the trunk, refer to page 266.
Convertible: it is stored in the onboard vehicle
tool kit underneath the trunk floor, refer to
page 266. Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing on paved roads only. Avoid
lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift
the vehicle by the tow fitting. Otherwise, the
tow fitting and the vehicle could be damaged. <
Access to screw thread
Release the cover panel in the bumper:
Press on the upper part of the cover panel.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page60; otherwise, the low-beam
headlamps, tail lamps, turn signal indicators and
windshield wipers may be unavailable.
Power steering assistance is not available when
the engine is not running. Thus, braking and
steering will require increased effort. Active
steering is not active and it will be necessary to
turn the steering wheel further. <
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Everything from A to Z
Reference
AUX-IN
– port
125
Available services 228
Average fuel consumption 82
– setting the units 85
Average speed 82
Avoid highways in
navigation 155
Avoiding unintentional alarms 38
Axle loads, refer to Weights 283
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support 48
Backrests, refer to Seat adjustment 47
Backrest width adjustment 48
Back seats
– refer to Rear seats 50
Bag holder 129
Band-aids, refer to First aid pouch 273
Bar, refer to Towing methods 276
Base plate for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter 211
– refer to Snap-in adapter in
the center armrest storage
compartment 124
Battery 270
– charging 270
– disposal 40,271
– jump-starting 274
– remote control 30
– replacing 270
– temporary power failure 270
Battery renewal
– remote control 40
– remote control for vehicle 39
Being towed 275
Belt hand-over 53
– pinch protection system 53
Belts, refer to Safety belts 52Belt tensioner, refer to Safety
belts 52
Beverage holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Black ice, refer to Outside temperature warning 80
Blinds, refer to Roller
sunblinds 124
Blower, refer to Air volume 116
Bluetooth, activating/ deactivating 201
BMW
– car shampoo 265
BMW Assist 224
– updating 228
BMW Homepage 4
BMW Info 218
BMW Maintenance
System 260
BMW Online 226
BMW webpage 4
Bottle holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Brake Assist, refer to Dynamic
Brake Control DBC 95
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 85
Brake Force Display 104
Brake lamps
– B ra
ke Force Display 104
Brake pads 136
– breaking in 136
Brake pedal, refer to Braking
safely 138
Brake rotors 139
– brakes 136
– breaking in 136
Brakes
– ABS 95
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– Brake Force Display 104
– breaking in 136
– parking brake 62
– service requirements 85Brakes, refer to Braking
safely 138
Brake system 136
– BMW Maintenance
System 260
– breaking in 136
– disc brakes 139
Breakdown services, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Breaking in the clutch 136
Breaking in the differential, refer to Engine and
differential 136
Break-in period 136
Brightness of the Control Display 92
Bulb changing, refer to Lamps and bulbs 266
Button for starting the engine,
refer to Start/Stop button 60
Buttons on the steering wheel 11
C
Calendar 219
– displaying appointment 219
– selecting calendar day 219
California Proposition 65 warning 6
Call
– accepting 205
– ending 205
– muting the microphone 207
– rejecting 205
Calling, refer to Phone numbers, dialing 206
Calling, refer to Telephone owner's manual
Calls
– with multiple parties 206
Can holders, refer to Cupholders 126
Capacities 284
Capacity of the trunk 283
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery 270
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Car care, refer to Care 262
Care 262
– automatic car washes 262
– care products 262
– carpets 265
– CD/DVD drives 265
– chrome parts 264
– displays 265
– exterior 262
– fine wood parts 265
– headlamps 263
– high-pressure washer 263
– interior 264
– leather 264
– light-alloy wheels 264
– paintwork 263
– plastic parts 265
– retractable hardtop 263
– rubber seals 264
– safety belts 265
– sensors and cameras 265
– upholstery and cloth
trim 264
– washing the car manually 263
– windows 263
Cargo, securing 140
Cargo loading 139
– securing cargo 140
– stowing cargo 140
– vehicle 139
Car jack
– jacking points 270
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control 30
Car phone
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
Car phone, refer to Telephone 200
Car shampoo 265
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 137
Center armrest 124 Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb
269
Center console, refer to Around the center
console 14
Central locking
– from inside 34
– from outside 31
Central locking system 31
– Comfort Access 38
– hotel function 36
– setting unlocking characteristics 32
Ch an
ges, technical, refer to
For your own safety 5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs 266
Changing gears 67
Changing the language on the
Control Display 92
Changing the measurement units on the Control
Display 85
Changing wheels 269
Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment 255
Check Control 89
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 57
Child restraint systems 56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely 56
Chrome parts 265
Chrome polish 265
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter 127
Cleaning headlamps 71
– washer fluid 71
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care 262
Climate control
– automatic air distribution 115 Clock
80
– 12h/24h mode 88
– setting the time and date 88
– setting time 87
Closing
– from inside 34
– from outside 32
Clothes hooks 125
Cockpit 10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine 61
Comfort Access 38
– replacing the battery 39
Comfort access, refer to Comfort Access 38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console 14
Compartment for remote control, refer to Ignition
lock 60
Compass 122
Computer 82
– displays on Control Display 82
Computer, refer to iDrive 18
Concierge service 225
Condensation, refer to When the vehicle is parked 139
Condition Based Service CBS 260
Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile 30
Confirma tio
n signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle 33
ConnectedDrive 224
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 127
Consumption, refer to
Average fuel
consumption 82
Contacts 214
– deleting 216,223
– exporting/importing 223
– new contact 215
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