2021 BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

ConnectionsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Connecting
mobile
devices to
the
vehicle
Concept
Various
connection
types
are
available
for
using
mobile
devices
in
the
vehicle.
The
connection type
to
select
depends
on
the
mobile
device
andthe
desired
function.
General
information The
following
overview
shows
possible
functions
and
the
suitable
connection
types
for
them.
The
scope
of
functions
depends
on
the
mobile
de#j
vice.
FunctionConnecj
tion
typeMaking
calls
via
the
hands-free
system.
Using
phone
functions
via
iDrive
or
touchscreen.
Other
functions,
e.g.
Contacts
or
SMS.Bluetooth.Playing
music
from
the
smart#j
phone
or
the
audio
player.Bluetooth
or
USB.FunctionConnecj
tion
typeUSB
storage
device:
Playing
music.USB.Playing
videos
from
the
smart#j
phone
or
the
USB
storage
de#j
vice.USB.Using
the
vehicle
Internet
ac#j
cess.WiFi
hotspot
via
WLAN.Using
Apple
CarPlay
apps
via
iDrive
and
voice
operation.Bluetooth
and
WLAN.Screen
Mirroring:
Showing
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Display.WLAN.
The
following
connection
types
require
one-time
pairing
with
the
vehicle:
'xBluetooth.'xWiFi
hotspot.'xApple
CarPlay.'xScreen
Mirroring.
Paired
devices
are
automatically
recognized
later
on
and
connected
to
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
Operating
the
integrated
information
systems
and
communication
devices
while
driving
can distract
from
traffic.
It
is
possible
to
lose
controlof
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Onlyuse
the
systems
or
devices
when
the
traffic
sit#juation
allows.
As
warranted,
stop
and
use
thesystems
and
devices
while
the
vehicle
is
sta#jtionary.
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Compatible
devicesGeneral
information
Information
on
mobile
devices
compatible
with
the
vehicle
can
be
found
at
www.bmwusa.com/
bluetooth.
Malfunctions
may
occur
with
devices
not
listed or
deviating
software
versions.
Displaying
the
vehicle
identification
number
and
software
part
number
When
looking
for
compatible
devices,
you
may
have
to
state
the
vehicle
identification
number
and
the
software
part
number.
These
numbers
can
be
displayed
in
the
vehicle.
Via
iDrive:1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn
info"6."System
information"
Bluetooth
connection
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
device
with
Bluetooth
interface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
74.'xThe
vehicle
key
or
BMW
display
key
is
in
the
vehicle.'xThe
device
is
ready
for
operation.'xBluetooth
is
switched
on
in
the
vehicle
and
on
the
device.'xThe
pairing
readiness
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.'xBluetooth
presettings,
such
as
visibility,
may
be
required
on
the
device;
refer
to
the
own#j
er's
manual
of
the
device.Switching
on
Bluetooth
Via
iDrive:1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn"6.Select
setting.
Activating/deactivating
telephone
functions
To
use
all
supported
functions
of
a
mobile
phone,
activate
the
desired
functions
in
the
vehi#j
cle
prior
to
pairing
the
mobile
phone
with
the
ve#j
hicle
as
needed.
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Personalize
menu"3.Select
the
desired
settings,
for
instance"Text messages".
Pairing
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Phone
calls
and
audio"
The
vehicle's
Bluetooth
name
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.6.On
the
mobile
device,
search
for
Bluetooth
devices
in
the
vicinity
and
select
the
vehicle.
A
control
number
is
displayed.7.Compare
the
control
number
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
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on
the
display
of
the
mobile
device,
and
con#j
firm
that
the
two
match.8.Select
Bluetooth
connection
if
necessary:
"Use
BMW
iDrive
for
phone
calls,
Bluetoothn audio,
and
apps."
The
mobile
device
is
connected
to
the
vehicleand
displayed
in
the
device
list.
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
ex#j pected.
In
this
case,
the
following
explanations
can
help: Why
could
the
mobile
phone
not
be
paired
or
connected
'xThere
are
too
many
Bluetooth
devices
con#j nected
to
the
mobile
phone
or
vehicle.
In
the
vehicle,
delete
Bluetooth
connections
with
other
devices.
Delete
the
Bluetooth
connection
from
the
de#j
vice
list
on
the
mobile
phone
and
start
a
new
device
search.
Too
many
Bluetooth
devices
with
the
same
function
are
paired.'xThe
mobile
phone
is
in
power-save
mode
or
has
only
a
limited
remaining
battery
life.
Charge
the
mobile
phone
and
deactivate
the
power-save
mode
where
required.
Why
does
the
mobile
phone
no
longer
react
'xThe
applications
on
the
mobile
phone
do
not
function
anymore.
Switch
the
mobile
phone
off
and
on
again.'xToo
high
or
too
low
ambient
temperature
for
mobile
phone
operation.
Do
not
subject
the
mobile
phone
to
extreme
ambient
temperatures.
Why
can
phone
functions
not
be
used
via
iDrive
'xPhone
functions
are
not
configured
for
the
mobile
phone.Connect
the
mobile
phone
with
the
tele#j phone
function.
Why
are
no
or
not
all
phone
book
entries
dis#j
played
or
why
are
they
incomplete
'xTransmission
of
the
phone
book
entries
is not
yet
complete.'xIt
is
possible
that
only
the
phone
book
entries
of
the
mobile
phone
or
the
SIM
card
are transmitted.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
display
phone
book
entries
with
special
characters.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
transmit
contacts
from
social
networks.'xThe
number
of
phone
book
entries
to
be
transmitted
is
too
high.'xData
volume
of
the
contact
too
large,
for
in#j stance
due
to
stored
information
such
as
notes.
Reduce
the
data
volume
of
the
contact.'xA
mobile
phone
can
only
be
connected
as
audio
source
or
as
telephone.
Configure
the
mobile
phone
and
connect
it
with
the
telephone
function.'xContact
was
created
in
the
contact
list
of
the
phone
after
the
last
synchronization.
Synchronize
contacts
again:
"Reload
contacts"
How
can
the
phone
connection
quality
be
im#j proved
'xAdjust
the
strength
of
the
Bluetooth
signal
on
the
mobile
phone,
depending
on
the
mobile
phone.'xInsert
the
mobile
phone
into
the
wireless charging
tray.'xAdjust
the
volume
of
the
microphone
sepa#jrately
in
the
sound
settings.
If
all
points
in
this
list
have
been
checked
and
therequired
function
is
still
not
available,
contact
the
hotline,
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
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USB
connection
General
informationThe
following
mobile
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
USB
port:
'xMobile
phones.'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
sup#j plied
with
charge
current
via
the
USB
port
if
the
device
supports
this.
Follow
the
maximum
charge
current
of
the
USB
port.
The
following
uses
are
possible
on
USB
ports
with
data
transfer:
'xPlaying
music
files.'xPlaying
videos.
Follow
the
following
when
connecting:
'xDo
not
use
force
when
plugging
the
connec#j
tor
into
the
USB
port.'xUse
a
flexible
adapter
cable.'xProtect
the
USB
storage
device
against
me#j
chanical
damage.'xDue
to
the
large
number
of
USB
storage
de#j vices
available
on
the
market,
it
cannot
beguaranteed
that
every
device
is
operable
on
the
vehicle.'xDo
not
expose
USB
storage
devices
to
ex#j
treme
environmental
conditions,
such
as
very
high
temperatures;
refer
to
the
owner's
manual
of
the
device.'xDue
to
the
many
different
compression
tech#j niques,
proper
playback
of
the
media
storedon
the
USB
storage
device
cannot
be
guar#j
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
port.'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
slots.'xHFS-formatted
USB
storage
devices.'xDevices
such
as
fans
or
lamps.
Functional
requirement
Compatible
device
with
USB
port.
Additional
information:
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
74.
Connecting
the
device Connect
the
USB
device
using
a
suitable
adapter
cable
to
a
USB
port.
The
USB
device
is
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Additional
information:
USB
port,
refer
to
page
305.
WiFi
hotspot
Concept
Compatible
devices
with
WLAN
interface
can use
the
Internet
connection
of
the
vehicle
via
the
WiFi
hotspot.
General
information Up
to
10
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
WiFi
hotspot
simultaneously.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
device
with
activated
WLAN
in#j
terface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
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'xInternet
use
is
activated
for
the
vehicle.'xRegistration
and
data
contract
with
a
serviceprovider
where
required.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Connecting
a
device
to
the
Internet
via
the
WiFi
hotspot
Using
the
Internet
for
the
first
time
via
the
WiFi
hotspot
requires
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
de#j
vice
or
from
the
ConnectedDrive
Store.
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Internet,
apps"
Hotspot
name
and
hotspot
code
are
dis#j
played
on
the
Control
Display.6.Activate
Internet
usage
via
WLAN
if
neces#j sary.
"Open
settings"7.Activate
Internet
usage.
"Internet
connection"8.Move
the
Controller
to
the
left.9.Search
for
WLAN
networks
on
the
mobile
de#j vice.
Select
network
name
on
the
device.10.Enter
hotspot
code
on
the
device
and
con#jnect.
The
device
is
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Additionally,
a
QR
code
will
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Alternatively,
this
QR
code
can
be
used
to
pair
the
mobile
device
with
the
hot#j spot.
All
devices
connected
via
the
hotspot
use
this
data
volume.
Deactivating
Internet
usage
via
the
WiFi
hotspot
Internet
usage
may
be
deactivated
if
the
datavolume
is
used
up,
for
instance.
Via
iDrive:1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Internet
connection"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
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,
iPhone
5
or
later
with
iOS
7.1
or
later.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
74.'xCorresponding
mobile
contract.'xBluetooth,
WLAN,
and
Siri
voice
operation
are
activated
on
the
iPhone.'xBooking
the
ConnectedDrive
service:
Apple
CarPlay
preparation.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
and
CarPlay
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5.Select
the
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"Apple
CarPlay"6.Activate
the
function.
Pairing
the
iPhone
with
CarPlay
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Phone
calls
and
audio"
The
vehicle's
Bluetooth
name
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.6.On
the
mobile
device,
search
for
Bluetooth
devices
in
the
vicinity
and
select
the
vehicle.
A
control
number
is
displayed.7.Compare
the
control
number
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
control
number
on
the
display
of
the
mobile
device,
and
con#j
firm
that
the
two
match.8.Select
CarPlay:
"Confirm
note
and
connect
to
Apple
CarPlay"
The
iPhone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and
dis#j played
in
the
device
list.
Operation For
more
information,
refer
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
or
the
Owner's
Manual
for
Navi#j
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
ex#j 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
connections
under Bluetooth
and
under
WLAN.'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
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information
Screen
Mirroring
enables
mirroring
(outputting)
of
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Dis#j play.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirror#jing
interface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
74.'xScreen
Mirroring
is
switched
on
on
the
smartphone.'xWLAN
is
switched
on
in
the
vehicle.
Activate
WLAN
in
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Wi-Fin"
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
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5."Screen
Mirroring"
The
WLAN
name
of
the
vehicle
is
displayed on
the
Control
Display.6.Search
for
WLAN
devices
in
the
surroundings
of
the
smartphone.
The
WLAN
name
of
the
vehicle
appears
on the
device
display.
Select
the
WLAN
name
ofthe
vehicle.7.Confirm
the
connection
via
iDrive.
The
device
is
connected
and
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'xAfter
one-time
pairing,
the
devices
are
auto#jmatically
recognized
and
reconnected
whenstandby
state
is
switched
on.'xAfter
stored
content
on
the
SIM
card
or
themobile
phone,
such
as
contacts,
has
beendetected,
the
data
is
transmitted
to
the
vehi#j
cle
and
can
be
used
via
iDrive.'xFor
some
devices,
certain
settings
are
neces#j sary,
for
instance
authorization;
see
the
own#j
er's
manual
of
the
device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All
devices
paired
with
or
connected
to
the
vehi#j
cle
are
displayed
in
the
device
list.
A
maximum
of
4
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
vehicle
via
Bluetooth,
and
a
maximum
of
10
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
vehicle
via WLAN.
A
maximum
of
20
devices
will
be
de#j
tected.
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"
A
symbol
indicates,
for
which
function
a
device
is
used.
When
the
icon
is
displayed
in
white,
this function
is
actively
connected
to
the
vehicle.
The
icon
is
displayed
in
gray
when
the
function
of
the
device
is
inactive.SymbolMeaning
Telephone.
Bluetooth
audio.
WiFi
hotspot.
Apple
CarPlay.
Screen
Mirroring.
Configuring
the
device
Functions
can
be
activated
or
deactivated
forpaired
and
connected
devices.
If
a
function
is
assigned
to
a
device,
the
function will
be
deactivated
where
appropriate
for
a
de#j
vice
that
is
already
connected
and
the
device
will
be
disconnected.
Follow
the
information
on
the Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Select
the
desired
device.4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Disconnect
device"
The
device
remains
paired
and
can
be
connected
again.'x"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.'x"Delete
device"
The
device
is
disconnected
and
removed from
the
device
list.Seite
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for
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no.
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Priority
of
the
phonesWhen
two
mobile
phones
are
connected
to
the
vehicle,
you
can
specify
the
priority
of
the
mobile phones
for
reconnection.
Via
iDrive:1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Priorities
for
telephones"6.Select
the
desired
device.7.Turn
the
controller
to
select
the
priority
for
the
selected
mobile
phone.
Select
the
desired
priority
by
sliding.Seite
80CONTROLSConnections80
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
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II/20