2015 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 USB port

4.Turn the controller until "Time/Date" is
highlighted, and then press the controller.5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Phone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbolsSymbolMeaning HD Radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.
Telephone symbols
SymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port in the front or in the
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other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
The following export options are available:▷Via BMW Online.▷Via the USB port to a USB device.
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐
ommended formats for profile export.
Other formats may not support the export.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Importing profiles
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐
ported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐
files.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Guest"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Display user list at startup"
Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with youPeople or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
▷All doors and the tailgate are being un‐
locked.▷Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐
vated. This function is not available, if the
interior lamps were switched off manually.▷The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.▷Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
For Settings, refer to page 50.
Anti-theft protection is switched off.
The alarm system, refer to page 51, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the re‐mote control after unlocking.
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Connecting electrical
devices
Hints Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
NoteThe total load of all sockets must not exceed140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
Press on the cover.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the front passenger footwell
Socket is located below the glove compart‐
ment.
To access the socket: fold open the cover.
Rear center console
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
USB interface for data transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 39.▷Music collection, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
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The top cover opens automatically.Closing the top cover
Press the cover closed.
Driver's side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐ ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Pull the handle.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Center armrest
Front
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the front seats.
Opening
Press buttons next to the lock.
Locking the storage compartment
The storage compartment in the armrest can
be locked with an integrated key to separately
secure the trunk lid, refer to page 47, e.g.
After the storage compartment is locked, the
remote control can be handed out without the
integrated key, refer to page 38, for instance at
a hotel.
This prevents access to the storage compart‐
ment and to the cargo area.
Connection for an external audio
device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface in the center armrest.
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Traction control 141
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 141
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 143
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 90
Transmission, see Steptronic transmission 88
Transporting children safely 72
Tread, tires 210
Trip computer 103
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 84
Trip odometer 98
Trunk lid, automatic 45
Trunk lid closing 45
Trunk lid, closing with no- touch activation 49
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 47
Trunk lid, hotel function 47
Trunk lid, manual opera‐ tion 45
Trunk lid opening 44
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 49
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 42
Turning circle 244
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 159
Turn signals, operation 84
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 228
U
Unintentional alarm 52
Units of measure 106
Universal remote control 175
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 88
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43 Unlocking/locking with re‐
mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 50
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 239
USB interface 179
V
Vanity mirror 177
Vehicle battery 230
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 230
Vehicle, break-in 188
Vehicle care 238
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 229
Vehicle paint 238
Vehicle storage 240
Vehicle wash 237
Ventilation 170
Venting, see ventilation 170
Vent, see ventilation 170
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 94
Warning displays, see Check Control 94
Warning messages, see Check Control 94
Warning triangle 233
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 87
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 86
Washer system 85
Washing, vehicle 237 Water, hybrid system 34
Water on roads 191
Weights 245
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 41
Welcome lights 108
What to do after an acci‐ dent 236
Wheel base, vehicle 244
Wheel cleaner 239
Wheels, changing 211
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 206
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 116
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 118
Width, vehicle 244
Window defroster, rear 169
Windows, powered 52
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 190
Windshield washer fluid 87
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 86
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 85
Windshield wiper 85
Winter storage, care 240
Winter tires, suitable tires 211
Winter tires, tread 210
Wiper 85
Wiper blades, replacing 225
Wiper fluid 87
Wiper, fold-out position 87
Wiper system 85
Wood, care 239
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 34
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 225 Seite 255Everything from A to ZReference255
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