2018 BMW M4 Owners Manual

3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software
update
General The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for example mobile telephones and MP3 players. Software updates are providedfor many of the supported devices. Regular upjdating of the vehicle software keeps the vehijcle up-to-date.
Updates and related, up-to-date information
are posted on the website at www.bmw.com/ update.
Displaying
installed
software
version The software version installed in the vehicle is
displayed.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Show current version"
If an update has already been applied, select
the desired version to show additional informaj tion.
Updating
software
via
USB Do not attempt to update the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Via iDrive:
1.Save the file for the software update onto a
USB data storage medium in the main
folder.2.Connect USB data storage medium to a USB interface.3."My Vehicle"4."iDrive settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Wait for the update.11.Confirm the system restart.
Updating
software
via
BMW
Teleservice
Software updates via BMW Teleservice are country-specific and may be unavailable.
The software is first transferred to the vehicleand can then be installed. The installation canbe performed at a different time from that ofthe transfer.
It is possible to transfer the software during a
journey. If you interrupt your journey, the
transfer resumes automatically when you start
off again. The other functions are available
while the transfer is in process. The transfer
requires mobile phone reception.
Do not attempt to update the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Update software"5."Teleservices"6."Load update"
The update is loaded, but not installed.7.Install or remove the update.'y"Install software"
The loaded update is installed. This step can also be carried out at a later stage.'y"Remove update"
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The following steps are dispensed
with.8."OK"9.Wait for the update.10.Confirm the system restart.
Restoring
the
software
version
It is possible to restore the software to the verj
sion prior to the last update or to its factory
settings.
Do not attempt to restore the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.'y"Previous version"
The previous software version is rej stored.'y"Software factory settings"
The first software version is resaved.6."Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9.Confirm the system restart.Seite 42OverviewGeneral
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Integrated
Owners
Handbook
in
the
vehicleVehicle
equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment available for the model
series. Therefore equipment which is not inj stalled in your vehicle, for example on account
of the selected optional equipment or the
country specification, may also be described
here. This also applies to safety-relevant funcj
tions and systems. Comply with the relevant
laws and regulations when using the correj
sponding functions and systems.
Integrated
Owners
Handbook
in
the
vehicle
Principle
The integrated Owner's Handbook describes the specific equipment and functions presentin the vehicle. The integrated Owner'sHandbook can be shown in the Control Disjplay.
Components
of
the
integrated
Owners
Handbook
The integrated Owner's Handbook consists of
four parts providing different levels of informaj tion and access options.
Quick
Reference Important information is found in the quick refj
erence for the operation of the vehicle, the opj
eration of fundamental vehicle functions and in
case of breakdown. This information can also
be displayed during the journey.
Search
by
pictures The search by pictures function enables you tosearch for information and descriptions usingpictures. This is particularly useful, for examj
ple, if you require a description of an item of
equipment but do not know its name.
Keyword
search
This function enables you to search for inforj mation and descriptions by entering a search
term directly from the index.
Animations
The animations explain the basic functions of selected systems.
Selecting
components1. Press the button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Handbook"4.Select the desired setting.
Scrolling
within
the
Owners
Handbook
Turn the Controller until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
Context-sensitive
help
-
Owners
Handbook
for
the
currently
selected
function
Relevant information can be displayed directly.
Calling
up
when
using
iDrive
Switch to the Options menu directly from the function on the Control Display:
1. Press the button.2."Owner's Handbook"Seite 43Integrated
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Calling
up
when
displaying
a
Check
Control
message
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Handbook"
Switching
between
a
function
and
the
Owners
Handbook
You can use the Control Display to switch from
a function, for example radio, to the Owner's Handbook, and then back and forth betweenthe two displays:
1. Press the button.2."Owner's Handbook"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Handbook.4. Press the button again to switch back
to the last displayed function.5. Press the button again to switch back
to the last displayed page of the Owner's Handbook.
To switch continuously between the last disjplayed function and the last displayed page of
the Owner's Handbook, repeat steps 4 and 5. As you do so, new screens are opened.
Favourites
buttons
General
The links/entry points/short cuts to the Ownj
er's Handbook can be saved on Favourites buttons, see page 26, and called up directly.
Saving
1.Select required jump using iDrive:'y"Quick reference"'y"Picture search"'y"Keyword search"'y"Animations"2. Press and hold required Favourites
button for more than 2 seconds.
Executing/Performing
Press the appropriate button.
Owner's Handbook is displayed dij
rectly with the selected jump.
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Controls
The information in this chapter helps you to
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Opening
and
closingVehicle
equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment available for the model
series. Therefore equipment which is not inj stalled in your vehicle, for example on account
of the selected optional equipment or the
country specification, may also be described
here. This also applies to safety-relevant funcj
tions and systems. Comply with the relevant
laws and regulations when using the correj
sponding functions and systems.
Remote
control General
The delivery specification includes two remote
controls with integrated keys.
Each remote control contains a replaceable
battery. Replacing the battery, see page 50.
The buttons' functions can be assigned dej
pending on the equipment installed and the
country specification. For settings, see page 59.
Personal settings are saved in the vehicle for
each remote control. Driver profiles, see
page 56.
The remote controls store servicing informaj tion. Service data in the remote control, see
page 229
Safety
notes WARNING
Persons remaining in the vehicle or pets
left inside can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehiclecannot be opened from the outside. There is adanger of injury. Carry the remote control withyou so that you can open the vehicle from theoutside.'