2019 BMW 7 SERIES Owners Manual

Configure
the
mobile
phone
and
connect
it
with
the
telephone
or
additional
phone
funcj tion.
How
can
the
phone
connection
quality
be
imjproved
'xAdjust
the
strength
of
the
Bluetooth
signal
on
the
mobile
phone,
depending
on
the
mobile
phone.'xInsert
the
mobile
phone
into
the
snap-in
adapter
or
place
it
in
the
area
of
the
center console.'xInsert
mobile
phone
into
the
wireless
chargj
ing
tray.'xAdjust
the
volume
of
the
microphone
and loudspeakers
separately
in
the
sound
setjtings.
If
all
points
in
this
list
have
been
checked
and
the
required
function
is
still
not
available,
contact
the
hotline,
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
USB
connection
General
information Mobile
devices
with
a
USB
port
are
connected
tothe
USB
interface.
'xMobile
phones.
The
snap-in
adapter
features
a
separate
USB
port
that
is
automatically
connected
when
a
compatible
mobile
phone
is
inserted.'xAudio
devices
such
as
MP3
players.'xUSB
storage
devices.
Common
file
systems
are
supported.
FAT32
and
exFAT
are
the
recommended
formats.
A
connected
USB
storage
device
will
be
supj plied
with
charging
current
via
the
USB
interface
if
the
device
supports
this.
Observe
the
maxij
mum
charge
current
of
the
USB
interface.
The
following
uses
are
possible
on
USB
interfaj ces
with
data
transfer:
'xExporting
and
importing
driver
profiles,
refer
to
page
92.'xPlaying
music
files
via
USB
audio.'xPlaying
videos
via
USB
video.'xLoading
of
software
updates,
refer
to
page
69.
Follow
the
following
when
connecting:
'xDo
not
use
force
when
plugging
the
connecj
tor
into
the
USB
interface.'xUse
a
flexible
adapter
cable.'xProtect
the
USB
storage
device
against
mej
chanical
damage.'xDue
to
the
large
number
of
USB
media
availj
able
on
the
market,
it
cannot
be
guaranteed that
every
device
is
operable
on
the
vehicle.'xDo
not
expose
USB
media
to
extreme
envij
ronmental
conditions,
such
as
very
high
temj peratures;
refer
to
the
owner's
manual
of
the
device.'xDue
to
the
many
different
compression
techj niques,
proper
playback
of
the
media
storedon
the
USB
storage
device
cannot
be
guarj
anteed
in
all
cases.'xTo
ensure
proper
transmission
of
the
stored data,
do
not
charge
a
USB
storage
device
via
the
onboard
socket,
when
it
is
connected
to
the
USB
interface.'xDepending
on
how
the
USB
storage
device
is
being
used,
settings
may
be
required
on
the
USB
storage
device,
refer
to
the
owner's
manual
of
the
device.
Not
compatible
USB
media:
'xUSB
hard
drives.'xUSB
hubs.'xUSB
memory
card
readers
with
multiple
inj serts.'xHFS-formatted
USB
media.'xDevices
such
as
fans
or
lamps.
Functional
requirement
Compatible
device,
refer
to
page
63,
with
USB
interface.
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Connecting
the
device
Connect
the
USB
storage
device
using
a
suitable
adapter
cable
to
a
USB
interface,
refer
to
page
272.
The
USB
storage
device
is
displayed
in
the
dej
vice
list,
refer
to
page
68.
WiFi
hotspot
General
information Up
to
8
devices
can
be
connected
with
the
hotj
spot
of
the
vehicle
at
the
same
time.
Functional
requirements'xCompatible
device,
refer
to
page
63,
with
WiFi
interface.'xWiFi
activated
on
the
device.'xRegistration
and
data
contract
with
a
service provider
where
required.'xInternet
use
is
activated
for
the
vehicle.'xStandby
state
switched
on.
Activating
the
WiFi
hotspot
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Settings5.Internet
hotspot
Connecting
device
to
WiFi
hotspot Via
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
68.
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.
Settings
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
devij
ces.
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.

Press
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.
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Apple
CarPlay
preparationConcept
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
63.
iPhone
5
or
later
with
iOS
7.1
or
later.'xCorresponding
mobile
wireless
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
iPhone
with
CarPlay
Pair
iPhone
via
Bluetooth
with
the
vehicle,
refer to
page
63.
Select
CarPlay
as
the
function:


Apple
CarPlay
The
iPhone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and
disj played
in
the
device
list,
refer
to
page
68.
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
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualij
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information Screen
Mirroring
enables
mirroring
(outputting)
of
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Disj play.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
smartphone,
refer
to
page
63,
with
Screen
Mirroring
interface.'xScreen
Mirroring
is
switched
on
on
the smartphone.'xWiFi
is
switched
on
in
the
vehicle.
Activating
WiFi
Via
iDrive:
1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Settings5.Vehicle
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smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
Via
iDrive:1.My
Vehicle2.iDrive
settings3.Mobile
devices4.Connect
new
device5.

Screen
Mirroring
The
WiFi
name
of
the
vehicle
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.6.Search
for
WiFi
devices
in
the
surroundings
of
the
smartphone.
The
WiFi
name
of
the
vehicle
appears
on
the device
display.
Select
the
WiFi
name
of
thevehicle.7.Confirm
the
connection
via
iDrive.
The
device
is
connected
and
displayed
in
the
device
list,
refer
to
page
68.
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
are
transferred
to
the
vehicle
after
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
devicesA
symbol
indicates,
for
which
function
a
device
is
used.SymbolFunctionTelephoneAdditional
telephoneBluetoothn
audioAppsInternet
hotspotApple
CarPlayScreen
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
device
The
device
remains
paired
and
can
be
conjnected
again,
refer
to
page
69.
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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.
If
the
device
is
already
connected,
these
functions
are
deactivated.
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
instance
mobile
phones
and
MP3
players.
Software
updates
are
available
for
many
of
the
supported
devices.
The
vehicle
is
mainj
tained
up-to-date
via
regular
vehicle
software
upj
dates.
Updates
and
current
information
is
available
at
www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying
the
installed
software
version
The
software
version
installed
in
the
vehicle
isdisplayed.
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
272.3.My
Vehicle4.iDrive
settings5.Software
update6.Update
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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
The
software
version
before
the
last
software
update
and
the
version
before
the
first
software
update
can
be
restored.
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
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system
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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,
e.
g.,
due
to
the
selectedoptions
or
country
versions.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
systems.
When
usj
ing
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable laws
and
regulations
must
be
observed.
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
71.'xIntegrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle,
rej
fer
to
page
71.
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
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
button.2.My
Vehicle3.Owner's
Manual4.Select
the
required
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
to the
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
button.2.Owner's
ManualSeite
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when
a
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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
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
jumps
into
the
Owner's
Manual
can
be
stored
on
the
programmable
memory
buttons,
refer
to
page
49,
and
called
up
directly.
Storing
1.Select
the
desired
entry
point
via
iDrive:'xQuick
reference'xSearch
by
pictures'xKeyword
search'xAnimations2.

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