2019 BMW 3 SERIES Owners Manual

Connecting
device
to
WiFi
hotspotVia
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Connect
new
device5.

Internet
hotspot
Hotspot
name
and
hotspot
code
are
disj
played
on
the
Control
Display.6.Search
for
WiFi
networks
on
the
device.
Sej
lect
network
name
on
the
device.7.Enter
hotspot
code
on
the
device
and
conj nect.
The
device
is
displayed
in
the
device
list,
refer
topage
58.
The
initial
Internet
use
via
the
hotspot
requires
a
registration
and
possibly
a
data
volume
purchase
from
a
service
provider.
Depending
on
the
country
version,
data
volume can
be
purchased
via
the
connected
mobile
dej
vice
or
from
the
ConnectedDrive
Store.
All
devices
connected
via
the
hotspot
use
this
data
volume.
Adjusting
The
network
name
and
hotspot
code
can
be
changed.
In
addition,
the
network
name
can
be hidden
so
that
it
cannot
be
found
by
other
devijces.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.

Press
the
button.5.'xChange
hotspot
key
Enter
the
desired
hotspot
code.'xChange
hotspot
name
Enter
the
desired
network
name.'xHide
hotspot
Activate
or
deactivate
the
function.6.Confirm
the
entry
of
the
hotspot
code
or
netj work
name:


Select
the
symbol.
Apple
CarPlay
preparation
Concept
CarPlay
allows
certain
functions
of
a
compatible
Apple
iPhone
to
be
used
via
Siri
voice
operation
and
iDrive.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
iPhone,
refer
to
page
53.
iPhone
5
or
later
with
iOS
7.1
or
later.'xCorresponding
mobile
contract.'xBluetooth,
WiFi,
and
Siri
voice
operation
are
activated
on
the
iPhone.'xBooking
the
ConnectedDrive
service:
Apple
CarPlay
preparation.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
and
CarPlay
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Settings5.Select
the
following
settings:'xBluetoothn'xApple
CarPlay
Pairing
the
iPhone
with
CarPlay
Pair
the
iPhone
with
the
vehicle
via
Bluetooth,
rej fer
to
page
54.
Select
CarPlay
as
the
function:


Apple
CarPlay
The
iPhone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and
disj played
in
the
device
list,
refer
to
page
58.
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Operation
For
more
information,
refer
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
or
the
Owner's
Manual
for
Navij
gation,
Entertainment,
Communication.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
All
requirements
are
met
and
all
required
steps
were
completed
in
the
specified
order.
Despite
that,
the
mobile
device
does
not
function
as
exj
pected.
In
this
case,
the
following
explanations
can
help:
The
iPhone
has
already
been
paired
with
Apple CarPlay.
When
a
new
connection
is
established,
CarPlay
can
no
longer
be
selected.'xDelete
the
iPhone
concerned
from
the
device
list.'xOn
the
iPhone,
delete
the
vehicle
concerned
from
the
list
of
stored
vehicles
under
Bluej
tooth
and
under
WiFi.'xPair
the
iPhone
as
a
new
device.
If
the
steps
listed
have
been
carried
out
and
the
required
function
is
still
not
available:
contact
the hotline,
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'xAfter
one-time
pairing,
the
devices
are
autoj matically
recognized
and
reconnected
whenstandby
state
is
switched
on.'xThe
data
stored
on
the
SIM
card
or
in
themobile
phone
is
transferred
to
the
vehicle
afj
ter
recognition.'xFor
some
devices,
certain
settings
are
necesj sary,
for
instance
authorization;
see
the
ownj
er's
manual
of
the
device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All
devices
paired
with
or
connected
to
the
vehij
cle
are
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices
A
symbol
indicates,
for
which
function
a
device
is
used.
SymbolFunction
Telephone
Additional
telephone
Bluetoothn
audio
Apps
Internet
hotspot
Apple
CarPlay
Screen
Mirroring
Configuring
the
device
Functions
can
be
activated
or
deactivated
for paired
and
connected
devices.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Select
the
desired
device.5.Select
the
desired
setting.
If
a
function
is
assigned
to
a
device,
the
function will
be
deactivated
where
appropriate
for
a
dej
vice
that
is
already
connected
and
the
device
will
be
disconnected.
Disconnecting
the
device Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Select
device.5.Disconnect
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The
device
remains
paired
and
can
be
conjnected
again,
refer
to
page
59.
Connecting
the
device
A
disconnected
device
can
be
reconnected.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Select
device.5.Connect
device
The
functions
that
were
assigned
to
the
device before
disconnecting
are
assigned
to
the
device
when
it
is
reconnected.
The
functions
may
be deactivated
on
a
device
already
connected.
Deleting
the
device
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Select
device.5.Delete
device
The
device
is
disconnected
and
removed
from the
device
list.
Swapping
the
telephone
and
additional
phone
If
two
mobile
phones
are
connected
to
the
vehij
cle,
the
functions
of
the
phone
and
additional
phone
can
be
switched.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Settings5.Swap
telephone/additional
tel.Software
update
General
information
The
vehicle
supports
a
large
number
of
mobile devices,
for
example
mobile
phones
and
MP3
players.
Software
updates
are
available
for
many
of
the
supported
devices.
The
vehicle
is
kept
up-
to-date
via
regular
vehicle
software
updates.
Updates
and
current
information
is
available
at
www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying
the
version
of
the
installed
software
The
software
version
installed
in
the
vehicle
is
displayed.
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Software
update4.Show
current
version
If
an
update
has
been
carried
out
before,
select the
desired
version
to
display
additional
informaj
tion.
Updating
software
via
USB
The
software
may
only
be
updated
when
the
vej hicle
is
stationary.
Via
iDrive:
1.Store
the
file
for
the
software
update
in
the main
directory
of
a
USB
flash
drive.2.Connect
the
USB
storage
device
to
a
USB
interface,
refer
to
page
230.3.My
Vehicle4.iDrive
settings5.Software
update6.Update
software7.USB8.Install
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10.Wait
for
the
update
to
complete.11.Shut
down
system
If
necessary,
switch
off
the
engine
first.
Restoring
the
software
version
You
can
restore
the
software
to
the
version
prior to
the
last
update
or
to
its
factory
settings.
The
software
may
only
be
restored
when
the
vej
hicle
is
stationary.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Software
update4.Restore
software5.'xPrevious
version
The
previous
software
version
is
restored.'xDefault
software
settings
The
first
software
version
is
restored.6.Remove
software7.OK8.Wait
for
restore.9.Shut
down
system
If
necessary,
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Owner's
Manual
mediaVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
that
are
not
necessarilyavailable
in
your
vehicle,
for
instance,
due
to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems. When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
theapplicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
General
information
You
can
use
the
following
media
formats
to
call
up
the
content
in
the
Owner's
Manual:
'xPrinted
Owner's
Manual,
refer
to
page
61.'xIntegrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle,
rej
fer
to
page
61.
Printed
Owner's
Manual
Concept
The
printed
Owner's
Manual
describes
all
standj
ard,
country-specific,
and
optional
features
ofj fered
with
the
series.
General
information
The
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainj
ment,
and
Communication
can
be
obtained
as
a
printed
book
from
the
service
center.
Supplementary
Owner's
Manuals
Also
follow
the
instructions
of
the
Supplementary Owner's
Manuals,
which
are
included
in
additionto
the
onboard
literature.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
specifically
dej
scribes
features
and
functions
found
in
the
vehij cle.
The
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
can
be
displayed on
the
Control
Display.
Selecting
the
Owner's
Manual
1.

Press
the
button.2.My
Vehicle3.Owner's
Manual4.Select
the
desired
method
of
accessing
the
contents.
Scrolling
through
the
Owner's
Manual
Turn
the
Controller,
until
the
next
or
previous contents
are
displayed.
Context
help
General
information The
section
of
the
Owner's
Manual
relating
tothe
function
that
is
currently
selected
can
be
disjplayed
directly.
Opening
via
iDrive
Change
directly
to
the
Options
menu
from
the
function
on
the
Control
Display:
1.

Press
the
button.2.Owner's
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when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly
from
the
Check
Control
message
on
the
Control
Display:


Owner's
Manual
Changing
between
a
function
and
the
Owner's
Manual
To
switch
from
a
function,
for
instance
radio,
to
the
Owner's
Manual
on
the
Control
Display
and to
alternate
between
the
two
displays:
1.

Press
the
button.2.Owner's
Manual3.Select
the
desired
page
in
the
Owner'sManual.4.

Press
the
button
again
to
return
to
the
last
displayed
function.5.

Press
the
button
to
return
to
the
page
of
the
Owner's
Manual
displayed
last.
To
alternate
continuously
between
the
last
disj
played
function
and
the
last
displayed
page
of the
Owner's
Manual,
repeat
steps
4
&
5.
Opensa
new
display
every
time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The
entry
points
into
the
Owner's
Manual
can
bestored
on
the
programmable
memory
buttons,
refer
to
page
48,
and
called
up
directly.
Storing
1.Select
the
desired
entry
point
via
iDrive:'xQuick
reference'xSearch
by
pictures'xKeyword
search'xAnimations2.

Press
the
desired
programmable
memory
button
and
hold
for
more
than
2
secj onds.
Executing
Press
the
corresponding
button.The
owner's
manual
is
directly
disj
played
at
the
selected
entry
point.
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