TelephoneVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
At a glance
The concept Mobile phones or other external devices such
as audio players can be connected to the vehi‐
cle via Bluetooth.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Blue‐
tooth® SIG, Inc.
After these devices are paired once, they are
recognized automatically when the ignition is
switched on as soon as they are in the vehicle
and can then be operated via iDrive, the but‐
tons on the steering wheel, and via voice acti‐
vation.
Depending on their functionality, external devi‐
ces can be used via the vehicle as a telephone
or as an audio source. The telephone functions
are described in the following. Operating the
audio functions, refer to page 187.
Up to four external devices can be paired.
Certain functions may need to be enabled by
the mobile phone provider or service provider.
Using the mobile phone while driving
Make entries only when traffic and road
conditions allow. Do not hold the mobile phone
in your hand while you are driving; use the
hands-free system instead. If you do not ob‐
serve this precaution, you can endanger the
vehicle occupants and other road users.◀Snap-in adapter
The snap-in adapter is used to:▷Hold the mobile phone.▷Recharge the battery.▷Connect the mobile phone to an outside
antenna of the vehicle.
This provides for better network reception
and consistent sound quality.
Approved mobile phones
Details on which mobile phones and external
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup‐
ported by the mobile phone preparation pack‐
age can be obtained at www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Displaying the vehicle identification
number and software part number
The vehicle identification number and software part number are needed to determine which
mobile phones are supported by the mobile
phone preparation package. The software ver‐
sion of the mobile phone may also be required.
1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".3."Bluetooth® info"4."Display system information"
These approved mobile phones with a certain
software version, support the vehicle functions
described below.
Malfunctions may occur with other mobile
phones or software versions.
Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐
nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐
pad, as this may lead to a malfunction.
A software update, refer to page 191, can be
performed if necessary.
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Notes
At high temperatures, the charging function of the mobile phone may be limited and functions
may not be executed.
When using the mobile phone via the vehicle,
note the operating instructions 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 te‐
lephone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an audio source.▷Use of an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page 187.
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable, refer to
page 196.▷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 con‐
nection without confirmation or visibility,
refer to the mobile phone operating in‐
structions.▷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. Com‐
ply with all safety guidelines and regulations.1."Telephone"2.Open "Options".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, refer to page 196, that
support this function.
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3.Open "Options".4."Configure Bluetooth®"5.Select the desired additional function.▷"Additional telephone"▷"Office"▷"Bluetooth® audio"6."OK"
An additional function cannot be assigned to a
telephone while it is deactivated.
Additional telephone A mobile phone can be used as an additional
telephone.
The additional telephone can be used to ac‐
cept incoming calls, refer to page 201. While a
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call is active on the additional telephone, re‐
ceived calls are displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
Audio source
A mobile phone can be used as an audio
source.
Pairing and connecting a mobile
phone
Pairing the mobile phone
To avoid becoming distracted and pos‐
ing an unnecessary hazard both to your own
vehicle's occupants and to other road users,
only pair the mobile phone while the vehicle is
stationary.◀1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"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: for instance, search for or
connect the Bluetooth device or a new de‐
vice.
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 are prompted by the iDrive or mobile
phone to enter the same Bluetooth pass‐
key. Enter the passkey and confirm.
or
Compare the control number on the vehi‐
cle display with the control number on the
mobile phone display. Confirm the control
number on the mobile phone and in the ve‐
hicle.
"OK"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
connected with the vehicle at once.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 199.
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 detec‐
tion, 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 secure connection; refer to the mobile
phone operating instructions.
Connecting a particular mobile phone
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3.Select the mobile phone that is to be con‐
nected.
The functions assigned to the mobile phone
before unpairing are assigned to the mobile
phone when it is reconnected. These functions
are deactivated in a mobile phone that is al‐
ready connected.
Configuring the mobile phone Additional functions can be activated or deacti‐
vated for paired and connected mobile phones.
1."Telephone"2."Bluetooth® (phone)"3.Highlight the mobile phone to be config‐
ured.4.Open "Options".5."Configure phone"6.At least one function must be selected.▷"Telephone"▷"Additional telephone"▷"Audio"7."OK"
If a function has already been assigned to an‐
other connected mobile phone, the function is
deactivated in that mobile phone and the mo‐
bile phone is unpaired when the function is as‐
signed to a new mobile phone.
Swapping the telephone and
additional telephone
The function of the telephone and additional
telephone 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
unpaired.4.Open "Options".5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 196.
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 the
same passkey on the mobile phone and via
iDrive.▷Did it take longer than 30 seconds to enter
the passkey? Repeat the pairing proce‐
dure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the mobile phone or vehicle? De‐
lete connections with other devices if nec‐
essary.▷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 bat‐
tery life? Charge the mobile phone in the
snap-in adapter or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is pos‐
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If a second call comes in during an ongoing
call, a call waiting signal is sounded.
"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.
"Return"
The call on hold is resumed.
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 de‐
vices, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐
swering 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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Average speed, refer to Com‐puter 73
Axle loads, refer to Weights 270
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 45
Backrests, refer to Seats 44
Backrest width adjust‐ ment 46
Back seats– Adjusting the backrest
tilt 118
Backup camera 105
Backup camera, obstacle marking 107
Backup camera, pathway lines 106
Backup camera, turning lines 106
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 253
Balance 164
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 258
Bass 164
Battery
– Remote control 30
Battery disposal 255
Battery, refer to Vehicle bat‐ tery 255
Battery replacement, remote control for vehicle 38
Before entering the car wash 263
Belts, refer to Safety belts 46
Belt tensioners, refer to Safety belts 46
Beverage holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 125
Black and white map dis‐ play 158
Blower, refer to Air flow rate 110
Bluetooth audio 187
Bluetooth connection, acti‐
vating/deactivating 197
BMW Apps 224
BMW EfficientDynamics, re‐ fer to Saving fuel 137
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 247
BMW Online 222
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 125
Brake assistant 97
Brake discs, breaking in 130
Brake fluid, refer to Service requirements 78
Brake force display 96
Brake force distribution, elec‐ tronic 97
Brake lamps– Bulb replacement 253
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐
play 96
Brake lights, adaptive 96
Brake pads, breaking in 130
Brakes
– Handbrake 61
Brakes, BMW maintenance
system 247
Brakes, service require‐ ments 78
Brake system, BMW mainte‐ nance system 247
Braking, notes 131
Breakdown assistance 258
Breakdown, transporting the vehicle 260
Breaking in 130
Brightness on the Control Display 78
Bulb replacement, refer to Lamp and bulb replace‐
ment 250
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton 57
C
Calendar 214
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera, care 266
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era 105
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 125
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery 255
Car care products 264
Care 263
Care, displays 266
Care, vehicle 264
Cargo 134
Cargo area 118
Cargo area– Comfort Access 37– Cover 118– Folding up the cargo floor
panel 121– Multi-function hook 121– Partition net 119
Cargo area, capacities 270
Cargo area, enlarging 118
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps 87
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate 35
Cargo area net, refer to Parti‐ tion net 119
Cargo area, opening from the inside 36
Cargo area, opening from the outside 36
Cargo floor panel
– Folding up 121
Cargo floor panel, raising 121
Cargo straps, securing cargo 135
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 30
Carpet, care 265
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Cruise control 101
Cruise control– Malfunction 103
Cupholder 125
Curb weight, refer to Weights 270
Current fuel consumption 72
Current location, storing 146
Curve lights, refer to Adaptive Light Control 84
D
Dashboard lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 87
Dashboard, refer to Cock‐ pit 12
Data, technical 270
Date
– Date format 77– Setting 76
Daytime running lights 84
Daytime running lights, bulb replacement 252
Defroster
– Rear window 111
Destination entry via the ad‐
dress book 146
Destination guidance 153
Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations 151
Destination input, naviga‐ tion 144
Digital clock 71
Digital compass 115
Digital radio 167
Dimming mirrors 50
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 62
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 87
Displays and controls 12
Displays, care 266
Displays, cleaning 266
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Disposal, coolant 246
Disposal, vehicle battery 255
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 103
Divided rear seat backrest, re‐ fer to Enlarging the cargo
area 118
Divided screen view, split screen 22
Door key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
Door lock 34
Doors, manual operation 34
Doors, unlocking and locking– Confirmation signals 33– From the inside 35– From the outside 32
DOT Quality Grades 237
Downhill control 99
Draft-free ventilation 111
Drive-off assistant 100
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Driving notes, breaking in 130
Driving notes, general 130
Driving on poor roads 132
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 97
Driving through water 131
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 130
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion 110
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 97
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 98
DTMF suffix dialing 202
DVD/CD 174
DVDs, storing 179
DVD, video 176
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 160
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 97
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC 98
E
ECO PRO 138
ECO PRO display 138
ECO PRO driving mode 138
ECO PRO mode 138
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel 137
Electrical malfunction– Door lock 34– Driver's door 34– Fuel filler flap 229– Tailgate 36
Electric seat adjustment 45
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution 97
Electronic engine oil level check 243
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC 97
Emergency activation
– Automatic transmission, re‐
fer to Overriding selector
lever lock 67
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation 34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually 229
Emergency Request 257
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 258
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion 72
Energy, saving
– Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Function 59
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐
ing fuel 137
Engine, breaking in 130
Engine compartment 242
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Fuel tank capacity, refer toFilling capacities 271
Fuel tank contents, refer to Filling capacities 271
Fuel tank, refer to Filling ca‐ pacities 271
Fuse 256
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Garage Door
Opener 113
Gasoline 230
Gasoline gauge, refer to Fuel gauge 72
Gasoline quality 230
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 155
Gear change– Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Gear change, automatic
transmission with Step‐
tronic 69
Gear change, via shift pad‐ dles 69
Gear display, automatic trans‐ mission with Steptronic 65
General driving notes 130
Glass sunroof, electric
– Convenient operation 32– Remote control 32
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof 41
Glove compartment 123
Glove compartment, light‐ ing 123
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system 142
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 270
H
Halogen headlamps
– Bulb replacement 251Hand-held transmitter, alter‐
nating code 114
Hands-free microphone 16
Hazard warning sys‐ tem 16, 257
HDC Hill Descent Control 99
HD Radio 167
Head airbags 88
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 83, 84
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 84
Headlamp cover, remov‐ ing 251
Headlamp flasher 62, 85
Headlamp flasher, indicator lamp 15
Headlamps 83
Headlamps– Bulb replacement 251
Headlamps, care 264
Headlamps, cleaning 64
Headlamps, cleaning, washer
fluid 65
Headliner 17
Head restraints 47
Head restraints
– Adjusting the height 47– Removing 48
Heating
– Rear window 111– Seats 46
Heating, mirrors 50
Heavy cargo, refer to Stowing cargo 135
Height adjustment
– Seats 44
Height, refer to Dimen‐
sions 270
High-beam Assistant 85
High beams 85
High beams
– Bulb replacement 251
High beams/low beams, auto‐
matic, refer to High-beam
Assistant 85
High beams, indicator
lamp 15
High-pressure washers 263
Hill Descent Control HDC 99
Hill drive-off assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 100
Hills 132
Holder for beverages 125
Holder for remote control, re‐ fer to Ignition lock 57
Homepage 6
Hood 242
Hood, opening 242
Horn 12
Hot exhaust system 130
Hotline 223
House number, entering for navigation 145
Hydraulic brake assistant 97
Hydroplaning 131
I Ice warning, refer to External temperature warning 71
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 71
Identification marks, tires 237
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment 242
iDrive 18
iDrive– Changing settings 77– Changing the date and
time 76– Changing the language 77– Changing the units of meas‐
ure and display format 75– Setting the brightness 78
Ignition 58
Ignition key position 1, refer to Radio ready state 57
Ignition key position 2, refer to Ignition on 58
Ignition key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 30
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