
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  236.
The device is not supported by the vehicle.
▷Perform a software update, refer to
page  218, 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 proce‐
dure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the device or vehicle? Delete
connections with other devices if neces‐
sary.▷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 a charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is pos‐
sible that only one device can be con‐
nected to the vehicle. Unpair the con‐
nected device from the vehicle and pair
and connect only one device.▷The device no longer reacts? Switch the
device off and on again.▷Repeat the pairing procedure.Music cannot be played back.▷Start the program for playing back music
data on the device and select a track on the
device if necessary.▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Music files can only be played back softly.
▷Adjust the volume settings on the device.
Playback is disturbed when buttons are
pressed or by other messages on the device.
▷Switch off the button tones and other sig‐
nal tones on the device.
Playback is interrupted by a telephone call or
traffic bulletin and is not resumed automati‐
cally.
▷Switch the radio on and off again.
Playback is not possible if the mobile phone is
connected via Bluetooth Audio while it is also
connected via the USB interface or the snap-in
adapter.
▷Disconnect one of the two connections; for
example, disconnect the audio connection,
refer to page  217, and restart playback.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available,
please contact the hotline or service center.
Software Update
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version.
With a software update, the vehicle can sup‐
port new mobile phones or new external de‐
vice, for example.
▷USB.
Software updates and related current infor‐
mation is available at www.bmw.com/
update.
Displaying the current version
The currently installed software is displayed.
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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  215.
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  218, 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  215.
Requirements
▷The mobile phone is suitable, refer to
page  236.▷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  236, 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  241. 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  239.
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  236.
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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Bulb replacement, refer toLamp and bulb replace‐
ment  295 
Button for starting the engine, refer to Start/Stop but‐
ton  67 
C
Calendar  254 
Calibration, driver's seat  55 
California Proposition 65 Warning  7 
Camera, care  315 
Camera, refer to Backup cam‐ era  122  
Camera, Side View  127 
Camera, Top View  126 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder  149 
Car battery, refer to Vehicle battery  304 
Car care products  313 
Care  312 
Care, displays  315 
Care, vehicle  313 
Cargo  160 
Cargo area– Comfort Access  41
Cargo area, capacities  320 
Cargo area, enlarging  146 
Cargo area lamp, refer to Inte‐ rior lamps  94 
Cargo area lid, refer to Tail‐ gate  36, 38  
Cargo area, opening/closing, refer to Lower tailgate  38 
Cargo area, opening/closing, refer to Tailgate  36, 38  
Cargo area, opening from the inside  36 
Cargo area, opening from the outside  36 
Cargo area, refer to Cargo area  145 
Cargo cover, refer to Luggage
compartment roller
cover  145 
Cargo, securing with ski bag, refer to Securing cargo  152 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  162 
Car key, refer to Integrated key/remote control  30 
Carpet, care  315 
Car phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  148 
Car phone, refer to Tele‐ phone  236 
Car vacuum cleaner, connect‐ ing, refer to Connecting
electrical devices  143 
Car wash  312 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system  157 
CBC, refer to Cornering Brake Control  105 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  293  
CD/DVD  200 
CD/DVD changer  204 
CD/DVD in rear  221 
CD/DVD notes  206 
CD, refer to Playing audio tracks, rear DVD sys‐
tem  226 
CDs, storing  207 
Cell phone  236 
Cell phone, installation loca‐ tion, refer to Center arm‐
rest  148 
Center armrest, front  148 
Center armrest, rear  148 
Center brake lamp  298, 301  
Center console, refer to Around the center con‐
sole  16 Central locking– Comfort Access  40– From the inside 35– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics  32
Central locking system
– From the outside  32– Principle 32
Central screen, refer to Con‐
trol Display  19 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety  6 
Changing wheels/tires  285 
Chassis number, refer to En‐ gine compartment  288 
Check Control  85 
Children, transporting  61 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  62 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tems  61 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting  61 
Child safety locks  66 
Child seat, mounting  61 
Child seats, refer to Trans‐ porting children safely  61 
Chrome parts, care  314 
Cigarette lighter, connecting electrical devices  143 
Cigarette lighter, refer to Lighter  143 
Cigarette lighter socket  143 
Circulation of air, refer to Re‐ circulated air mode  133 
Cleaning, displays  315 
Cleaning your BMW, refer to Care  312 
Clock  79 
Clock, 12h/24h mode  87 
Closing
– From the inside  35– From the outside  32
Clothes hooks 149 
Cockpit  12 
Cold start, refer to Starting the engine  68 
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Divided screen view, splitscreen  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  283 
Downhill control  108 
Draft-free ventilation  134 
Drive-off assistant  109 
Driver's seat, calibrating  55 
Driving away on inclines, refer to Drive-off assistant  109 
Driving notes, breaking in  156  
Driving notes, general  156 
Driving on poor roads  158 
Driving stability control sys‐ tems  105 
Driving through water  157 
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes  156 
Dry air, refer to Cooling func‐ tion  133 
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol  105  
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol  106  
DTMF suffix dialing  242 
DVD/CD  200 
DVDs, storing  207 
DVD system in rear  220 
DVD, video  202 
Dynamic destination guid‐ ance  186 
Dynamic Performance Con‐ trol  107  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC  105 
Dynamic Traction Control DTC  106 
E
Easy entry/exit  60 
EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  164 
Electrical malfunction– Door lock  34– Driver's door  34– Fuel filler flap  268
Electrical malfunction of up‐
per tailgate  36 
Electrical malfunction, park‐ ing brake  71 
Electric seat adjustment  50 
Electric steering wheel ad‐ justment  60 
Electronic brake-force distri‐ bution  105 
Electronic engine oil level check  290 
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  105 
Emergency operation
– Door lock, refer to Manual
operation  34
Emergency operation, fuel
filler flap, unlocking man‐
ually  268 
Emergency Request  307 
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance  308 
Energy-conscious driving, re‐ fer to Current fuel consump‐
tion  80 
Energy, saving, refer to Sav‐ ing fuel  164 
Engine, breaking in  156 
Engine compartment  288 
Engine coolant, refer to Cool‐ ant  292  
Engine oil, adding  291 
Engine oil, additives, refer to Approved engine oils  291 
Engine oil, alternative oil types  292 
Engine oil, BMW maintenance
system  293 
Engine oil change intervals, refer to Service require‐
ments  83 
Engine oil, checking the level  290 
Engine oil, filling ca‐ pacity  321 
Engine oil temperature  80 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  291 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  291 
Engine, overheating, refer to Coolant temperature  80 
Engine start, assistance  308 
Engine, starting  68 
Engine, starting– Comfort Access  40
Engine, starting, Start/Stop
button  67 
Engine, stopping, Start/Stop
button  67 
Engine, switching off  69 
Environmentally friendly driv‐ ing, refer to Current fuel
consumption  80 
Equalizer  190 
Equipment, interior  139 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to Dynamic Sta‐
bility Control DSC  105 
Exchanging wheels/tires  285 
Exhaust system  157 
Exterior mirrors  58 
Exterior mirrors, adjusting  58 
Exterior mirrors, automatic dimming  59 
Exterior mirrors, automatic heating  59 
Exterior mirrors, folding in and out  59 
External audio device  148 
External devices  212 
External temperature dis‐ play  79 
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