2015 BMW 7 SERIES profile

▷Operating mode of system components, fill
levels for instance.▷Status messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐
tion speed/vehicle speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration.▷Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐
tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.▷Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐
ing the stability control system.▷Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is
used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐
mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over
routes traveled cannot be created from this
data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐
pair services, service processes, warranty
claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐
mation can be read out from the event and
fault memories by employees of the dealer’s
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop, including the manufacturer,
using special diagnostic tools. You can obtain
further information there if you need it. After an
error is corrected, the information in the fault
memory is deleted or overwritten on a continu‐
ous basis.
With the vehicle in use there are situations
where you can associate these technical data
with individuals if combined with other infor‐
mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the
vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with
the assistance of an expert.
Additional functions that are contractually
agreed with the customer - such as vehicle
emergency locating - you can transmit certain
vehicle data from the vehicle.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐
corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a
short period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:▷How various systems in your vehicle were
operating.▷Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were fastened.▷How far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal.▷How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under‐
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data, e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce‐
ment, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐
hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment,
can read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
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Telephone symbolsSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Message received. Reminder. Sending not possible. Contacts are imported.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. AUX-IN port.
AUX-IN port in the front or in the
rear. Bluetooth audio. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface. Online Entertainment. WLAN. iPod.Additional symbolsSymbolMeaning Check Control message. Spoken instructions are turned off. Request of the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently
used.
Saving a function
1.Select function via iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately. This
means, e.g., that the number is dialed when a
phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
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▷Status of the voice recognition.▷Status of the encrypted connection.
Help on the voice activation system
▷To have the available spoken instructions
read out loud: ›Voice commands‹.▷Have information about the principle of op‐
eration for the voice activation system be
announced: ›General information on voice
control‹.▷Announce help for the current
menu: ›Help‹.
One example: open the tone
settings
The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Turn on the Entertainment sound output if
needed.2. Press button on the steering
wheel.3.›Media and radio‹4.›Tone‹
Adjusting
Setting the voice dialog
Set system to standard dialog or use a short
version.
The short version of the voice dialog plays
back short messages in abbreviated form.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Speech mode:"5.Select desired setting.Selecting the input language For some languages, the input language can
be selected.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Voice control:"5.Select desired setting.
Activating encrypted connection
By activating an encrypted connection, the
quality of voice recognition will be improved.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Speech recognition via server"
Encrypted connection active.
Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐
structions until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the drive profile
currently used.
Information on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
This can unnecessarily delay the establish‐
ment of a phone connection.
Instead, use the SOS button, refer to
page 286, close to the interior mirror.
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General settingsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Language Setting the language
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Language"4."Language:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,
refer to page 34.
Time Setting the time zoneAbout iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time zone:"5.Select desired setting.The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the time About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time:"5.Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed.6.Press the controller.7.Turn the controller until the desired mi‐
nutes are displayed.8.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the time format
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Time format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Instrument cluster with enhanced
features: setting the clock time
display
The clock time can be displayed in analog or
digital form.
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3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Time"6.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Automatic time setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are
updated automatically.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Automatic time setting"
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Date Setting the date
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Date:"5.Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed.6.Press the controller.7.Make the necessary settings for the month
and year.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Setting the date format
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Date and time"4."Date format:"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Units of measurement Setting the units of measurement Set the units for e.g. fuel consumption, routes/
distances and temperature:
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Units"4.Select the desired menu item.5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Control Display Brightness
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Brightness at night"6.Turn the controller until the desired bright‐
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The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Screen saver
If no settings are made via iDriver, after a time
that can be set, a screen saver is displayed.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Pop-ups"4."Screensaver"5.Select desired setting.
The setting is stored for the drive profile cur‐
rently used.
Messages The concept
The menu centrally displays all messages ar‐
riving in the vehicle in list form.
The following messages can be displayed:
▷Traffic messages.▷Check Control messages.▷Communication messages, e.g. e-mail,
SMS or Twitter.▷Service requirements messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the sta‐
tus field.
Retrieving messages About iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where the
message is displayed.
Deleting messages
All messages, except Check Control mes‐
sages, can be deleted from the list. Check
Control messages are displayed as long as
they are relevant.
About iDrive:1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.3. Press button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Adjusting
The following settings can be adjusted:
▷Select the applications, from which mes‐
sages will be permitted.▷Define the number of new messages per
application, e.g. maximum ten new e-mails.▷Sort the messages according to date or
priority.▷Combine several messages of the same
type.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Notifications"4.Select desired setting.
Deleting personal in the
vehicle
The concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
These personal data can be permanently de‐
leted through iDrive.
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General information
Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐
lowing data can be deleted:▷Profile settings.▷Stored radio stations.▷Stored Favorites buttons.▷Travel and on-board comupter information.▷Music collection.▷Navigation, e.g. stored destinations.▷Phone book.▷Online data, e.g. Favorites, cookies.▷Office data, e.g. voice notes.▷Login accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
Functional requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting data Heed and follow the instructions on the Con‐
trol Display.
About iDrive:
1.Turn on operations.2."My Vehicle"3."System settings"4."Delete personal data"5."Delete personal data"6."OK"7.Exit and lock the vehicle.
After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com‐
pleted.
If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the de‐
letion.
Canceling deletionSwitch on the drive-ready function to cancel
deletion of the data.
Connections
The concept Devices, such as mobile phones or laptops,
can be connected to the vehicle in different
ways and used.▷Connect mobile phone with the vehicle via
Bluetooth and use it.▷Listen to music of an audio player via Blue‐
tooth.▷Play back smartphone videos on the Con‐
trol Display.▷Use smartphone apps in the vehicle.▷Connect a device using the vehicle-
integrated WLAN hotspot to use the Inter‐
net.▷Use vehicle functions via Touch Com‐
mand, refer to page 36.
General information
All devices paired and/or connected with the
vehicle are displayed in the device list.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device
is used.
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Pairing is also possible while driving.1.Activate the NFC function on the device,
see the owner's manual of the device2.Hold the device close to the NFC antenna.3.Compare the control number on the Con‐
trol Display with the control number on the
display of the device. Confirm the control
number on the device and on the Control
Display.
or
Confirm the connection on the device.4.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
There is a display of which features the
mobile phone supports, refer to page 42.
Depending on which functions are already oc‐
cupied, the device is connected with the
phone, additional phone, or music function.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 47.
Pairing the snap-in adapter in the rear
with the vehicle
▷The Bluetooth passkey on the back of the
snap-in adapter is known.▷The snap-in adapter is installed in the cen‐
ter armrest.▷Operating readiness is switched on.▷The SIM card is inserted in the snap-in
adapter or the SIM Access Profile is active.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Press the button on the snap-in
adapter for approx. 3 seconds, until the
signal tone sounds once.
The LED above the button flashes green.6.Enter the Bluetooth passkey for the snap-
in adapter at the Control Display.7. "Telephone"8.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
WLAN connection
Functional requirements
▷ConnectedDrive contract.▷Data contract with a service provider.▷WLAN-capable device.▷WLAN activated on the device.▷WLAN hotspot activated in the vehicle.▷Vehicle is stationary.▷Operating readiness switched on.
Activating WLAN hotspot
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Internet hotspot"
Connecting device with WLAN
hotspot
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Internet hotspot"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.6.Search for WLAN networks on the device.
Select network name on the device.7.Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐
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