▷Playback is interrupted when data is ex‐
changed via a mobile phone connected via
Bluetooth.
Starting playback
1.Connect the device.2."CD/Multimedia"3."External devices"4. Select the symbol.5.Select the desired track from the list, if nec‐
essary.
Playback menu
Depending on the particular device, some of the
functions may not be available.
SymbolFunction Next track
Fast forward: press and hold the
symbol. Previous music track
Reverse: press and hold the symbol.
Disconnecting the audio connection
1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.Highlight the desired device.4.Open "Options".5."Configure phone"6."Audio"7."OK"Unpairing a device1."CD/Multimedia"2."Bluetooth® (audio)"3.If necessary, "Bluetooth® audio".4.Highlight the device that is to be unpaired.5.Open "Options".6."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable devices can be found at
www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
Suitable mobile phones, refer to page 192.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷Perform a software update, refer to
page 188, if needed.
The device could not be paired or connected.
▷Do the Bluetooth passkeys on the device
and the vehicle match? Enter the same
passkey on the device 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 device or vehicle? Delete connections
with other devices if necessary.▷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 a charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is possi‐
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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 tele‐
phone.▷Use of a mobile phone as an audio source.▷Use of an audio device as an audio source,
refer to page 185.
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable, refer to
page 192.▷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.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 192, that sup‐
port 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 te‐
lephone.
The additional telephone can be used to accept
incoming calls, refer to page 196. While a call is
active on the additional telephone, received
calls are displayed on the Control Display.
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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 mobile
phone is unpaired when the function is assigned
to a new mobile phone.
Swapping the telephone and additional
telephone
The function of the telephone and additional te‐
lephone 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.Open "Options".5."Remove phone from list"
What to do if...
Information on suitable mobile phones, refer to
page 192.
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 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 mobile phone can be con‐
nected to the vehicle. Unpair the connected
mobile phone from the vehicle and pair and
connect only one mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts.
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2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹
Deleting all entries
1.›Delete phone book‹2.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹3.Confirm the prompt again: ›Yes‹
Reading and selecting entries
1.›Read phonebook‹2.When the desired entry is read aloud:
say ›Dial number‹
Selecting an entry
1.›Dial name‹2.Say the name after being prompted to do so.3.Confirm the prompt: ›Yes‹
Adjusting the volume
Turn the knob during an announcement.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
Notes
Do not use voice operation to initiate an Emer‐
gency Request. In stressful situations, the voice
and vocal pitch can change. This can unneces‐
sarily delay the establishment of a telephone
connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 253, in the vicinity of the interior mirror.
Environmental conditions▷Say the commands, numbers, and letters
smoothly and with normal volume, empha‐
sis, and speed.▷Always say commands in the language of
the system. The language for the mobile
phone voice operation is preset and cannot
be changed in the Control Display.▷Keep the doors, windows, and glass sunroof
closed to prevent noise interference.▷Avoid making other noise in the vehicle
while speaking.
Snap-in adapter
General information
More information on compatible snap-in adapt‐
ers that support the functions of the mobile
phone is available at the service center.
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.
Installation position
In the center armrest.
Inserting/removing the snap-in adapter
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Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated in the positions shown.
Vehicle battery
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free, i.e., the elec‐
trolyte will last for the life of the battery.
Your service center will be glad to advise you on
questions regarding the battery.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note Do not connect the charger to the socket
Do not connect the battery charger to the
socket installed in the vehicle at the factory as
this could damage the battery.◀
General information
Ensure that the battery is sufficiently charged to
achieve the full battery life.
It may be necessary to charge the battery in the
following cases:▷When the vehicle is frequently used to drive
short distances.▷When the vehicle has not been driven for
more than one month.
Starting aid terminals
Only charge using the starting aid terminals, re‐
fer to page 255, in the engine compartment
while the engine is switched off.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be reinitialized.
Individual settings need to be reprogrammed:
▷Seat and mirror memory: store the positions
again, refer to page 47.▷Time: update, refer to page 72.▷Date: update, refer to page 73.▷Radio station: save again, refer to page 162.▷Navigation system: wait for the navigation
system to be operational.▷Panoramic glass sunroof: it may only be pos‐
sible to raise the roof. Have the system ini‐
tialized by the service center.▷Digital compass: recalibrate, refer to
page 112.▷xDrive: the system automatically initializes
as you drive. During this time, indicator
lamps light up. If the lamps do not disappear
during the current trip, have the system
checked.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
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