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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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The device connects to the hotspot via
WLAN.
With the first Internet usage via the WLAN hot‐
spot, data volume must be purchased from a
service provider.
All devices connected via the WLAN hotspot
use this data volume.
If necessary, data volume can be purchased
from the ConnectedDrive Store.
WiFi connection Pair the vehicle entirely on the front or rear
Control Display.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Miracast"
The WiFi name of the vehicle is displayed
on the Control Display.6.Search for WiFi devices in the surround‐
ings of the device.
The WiFi name of the vehicle appears on
the device display. Select the WiFi name of
the vehicle.7.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.8.The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
If pairing was unsuccessful: What to do if..., re‐
fer to page 47.
Additional functions
After initial pairing
▷The device is connected with the vehicle
within a short period of time if the engine isrunning or the operating readiness is
switched on.▷The data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle
after recognition.▷For some devices, certain settings may be
necessary, e.g. authorization, see owner's
manual of the device.▷After one-time pairing, the devices are au‐
tomatically recognized and reconnected
when operating readiness is switched on.
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated for
paired and connected devices.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select the desired device.5.Select desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, the func‐
tion will be deactivated where appropriate for a
device that is already connected and the de‐
vice will be disconnected.
Connecting a specific device About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the device
before unpairing are assigned to the device
when it is reconnected. If the device is already
connected, these functions are deactivated.
Disconnecting the device
The connection of the device to the vehicle is
disconnected.
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The device remains pairs and can be con‐
nected again, refer to page 45.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Disconnect device"
Deleting the device
The device is disconnected and removed from
the device list.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Delete device"
Swapping the telephone and
additional telephone
If two mobile phones are connected to the ve‐
hicle, the functions of phone and additional
phone can be switched.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Swap telephone 1 and 2"
Software Update
General information
The vehicle supports various external devices
depending on the current software version.
With a software update, compatibility with the
vehicle can be improved, so that the vehicle
can support new mobile phones or new exter‐
nal devices, e.g.
Updates and related current information are
available at www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying the current version The currently installed software is displayed.
About iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Software update"4."Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select
the desired version to display additional infor‐
mation.
Updating software via USB
The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
About iDrive:
1.Store the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB flash drive.2.Connect the USB data storage to an USB
interface, refer to page 221.3."My Vehicle"4."System settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Await the updating.11.Confirm system restart.
Updating software via BMW
Teleservices
Software update via BMW Teleservices is
country-specific and may not be available.
The software is first transferred into the vehicle
and can then be installed. The software can be
installed at a time different from the time of
transfer.
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The software can be transferred while driving,
and if the journey is interrupted it will resume
automatically the next time the vehicle is
driven. All other functions remain available dur‐
ing the transfer. Wireless reception must be
available for the transfer to take place.
Installation of the software must only be car‐
ried out while the vehicle is stationary.
About iDrive:1.Turn on operations.2."My Vehicle"3."System settings"4."Software update"5."Update software"6."TeleService"7."Load update"
The update is loaded, however not instal‐
led.8.▷"Install software"
The loaded update is installed.
This step can be carried out at a later
point in time.▷If the update should not be installed, it
can be removed again.
"Remove update"
The following steps are omitted.9."OK"10.Await the updating.11.Confirm system restart.
Restoring the software version
The software version before the last software
update or the version before the first software
update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.
About iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."System settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.▷"Previous version"
The previous software version is re‐
stored.▷"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"
or
"Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9.Confirm system restart.
What to do if...
Information on compatible mobile phones, re‐
fer to page 42.
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 pairing.▷Is NFC activated on the mobile phone? Ac‐
tivate NFC on the mobile phone.▷Is distance from mobile phone to near-field
communication antenna too far? Hold mo‐
bile phone directly to the antenna in the in‐
strument cluster.▷Do the control numbers on the mobile
phone and vehicle match? Repeat the pair‐
ing procedure.▷Are too many Bluetooth devices con‐
nected to the mobile phone or vehicle? De‐
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▷Is Bluetooth audio activated? Deactivate
Bluetooth audio.▷Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
prior to pairing. Start new device search.▷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, wireless charging storage
or via the charging cable.▷Depending on the mobile phone, it is pos‐
sible that only one mobile phone can be
connected to the vehicle. Unpair the con‐
nected mobile phone from the vehicle and
pair and connect only one mobile phone.
The mobile phone no longer reacts.
▷Switch the mobile phone off and on again.▷Ambient temperatures too high or too low?
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex‐
treme ambient temperatures.
The telephone functions are not available.
▷Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone or auxiliary phone func‐
tion.
No or not all phone book entries are displayed,
or they are incomplete.
▷Transmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.▷It is possible that only the phone book en‐
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card
are transmitted.▷It may not be possible to display phone
book entries with special characters.▷The number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.▷Is the data volume of the contact too large,
e.g., due to stored information such as
notes? Reduce the data volume of the con‐
tact.▷Is the mobile phone connected as an audio
source? Configure the mobile phone andconnect it with the telephone or auxiliary
phone function.
The phone connection quality is poor.
▷The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending
on the mobile phone.▷Insert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center
console.▷Insert mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.▷Adjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately.
If all points in this list have been checked and
the required function is still not available, con‐
tact the hotline, a dealer’s service center or an‐
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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Replacing the battery1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Raise the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 2.4.Insert a battery of the same type with the
positive side facing up.5.Press the cover closed.
Take old battery to a collection point, a
dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
New remote controls New remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Loss of the remote controls
The lost remote control can be blocked by a
dealer’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
Emergency detection of remote
control
Engine readiness can also be activated in the
following situations:
▷Interference of radio transmission to re‐
mote control by external sources e.g., by
radio masts.▷Empty battery in remote control.▷Interference from radio transmissions
through mobile devices in close proximity
to remote control.▷Interference of radio transmission by
charger while charging items such as mo‐
bile devices in the vehicle.
A Check Control message is displayed when
an attempt is made to start the engine or acti‐
vate engine readiness.
Activation of drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the remote
control
If a respective Check Control message ap‐
pears, hold the remote control with its back
against the marked area on the steering col‐
umn. The tailgate button on the remote control
should be at the same height as the marked
area. Press the Start/Stop button within
10 seconds while pressing the brake pedal.
If the remote control is not recognized: slightly
change the height position of the remote con‐
trol and repeat the procedure.
BMW display key
General information
Instead of a standard remote control, the vehi‐
cle is equipped with the BMW display key with
an additional mechanical key. If the BMW dis‐
play key is used, the mechanical key should be
carried along, e.g. in the wallet.
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AdjustingVehicle features and options
This 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.
Sitting safely The ideal seating position can make a vital
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
The seating position plays an important role in
an accident in combination with:▷Safety belts, refer to page 80.▷Head restraints, refer to page 82.▷Airbags, refer to page 136.
Front seats
Information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is risk of an acci‐
dent. Only adjust the side on the driver's side
when the vehicle is stationary.◀
WARNING
With a backrest inclined too far to the
rear, the protective effect of the safety belt
cannot be ensured anymore. There is a danger
of sliding under the safety belt in an accident.
There is risk of injuries or danger to life. Adjust
the seat prior to starting the trip. Adjust the
backrest in an as upright position as possible
and do not adjust again while driving.◀
WARNING
There is risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is risk of injuries or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of
movement of the seat is clear prior to any ad‐
justment.◀
Electrically adjustable seats
Overview1Thigh support2Forward/back, height, tilt3Shoulder support4Backrest width5Lumbar support6Backrest, head restraint
General information
The seat adjustment for the driver's seat is
stored for the profile currently used. When the
vehicle is unlocked via the remote control, the
position is automatically retrieved if the Func‐
tion, refer to page 68, is activated for this pur‐
pose.
Adjustments in detail
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Adjusting1. Press button.2.Adjust the passenger seat, e.g., forward/
back.3.Press the button to deactivate the
function.
The function deactivates itself automatically
after some time.
Resetting to standard position
Press button to reset to standard po‐
sition.
The process is canceled if the button is
pressed again.
Safety belts Seats with safety belt
The vehicle has four or five seating positions,
each of which is equipped with a safety belt.
General information
Always make sure that safety belts are being
worn by all occupants before driving off.
For the occupants' safety the belt locking
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the
belt out of the holder when applying it.
Although airbags enhance safety by providing
added protection, they are not a substitute for
safety belts.
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.▷The two outer safety belt buckles,
integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐
sengers sitting on the left and right.▷The center rear safety belt buckle is solely
intended for the center passenger.
Information
WARNING
If the safety belt is used by more than
one person, the protective effect of the safety
belt cannot be ensured anymore. There is risk
of injuries or danger to life. Do not allow more
than one person to wear a single safety belt.
Infants and children are not allowed in an occu‐
pant's lap, but must be transported and re‐
spectively secured in designated child restraint
systems.◀
WARNING
The protective effect of the safety belts
can be limited or lost when safety belts are fas‐
tened incorrectly. An incorrectly fastened
safety belt can cause additional injuries, e.g. in
the event of an accident or during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is risk of injuries or
danger to life. Make sure that all occupants are
wearing safety belts correctly.◀
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