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settingsVehicle
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.
Data
protection
Data
transmission Principle
The
vehicle
offers
different
services,
whose
use
requires
a
data
transfer
to
BMW
or
a
service
pro#j
vider.
The
data
transmission
can
be
deactivated
for
some
services.
General
information When
the
data
transmission
is
deactivated,
therespective
service
cannot
be
used.
Only
make
these
settings
while
stationary.
Settings
The
data
transfer
can
be
configured
in
different
stages
or
individually
for
separate
services.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Data
privacy"5.Select
the
desired
setting.Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Principle Depending
on
the
usage,
the
vehicle
stores
per#j
sonal
data,
such
as
stored
radio
stations.
This
personal
data
can
be
permanently
deleted
using
iDrive.
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment,
the
following
data
is
deleted:'xDriver
profile
settings.'xStored
radio
stations.'xStored
programmable
memory
buttons.'xTravel
and
trip
computer
information.'xNavigation,
for
instance
stored
destinations.'xPhone
book.'xOnline
data,
for
instance
Favorites,
cookies.'xOffice
data,
for
instance
voice
memos.'xLogin
accounts.'xLinking
vehicle
and
ConnectedDrive
account.
Altogether,
the
deletion
of
the
data
can
take
up to
15
minutes.
Functional
requirement Data
can
only
be
deleted
while
stationary.
Deleting
data
The
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
will
be
deleted when
the
vehicle
is
reset
to
the
factory
settings.
Additional
information:
Reset
vehicle
data,
refer
to
page
63.
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Driver
profiles
Principle
Driver
profiles
can
be
created
to
store
personal
vehicle
settings.
If
the
vehicle
is
used
by
multiple
drivers,
each
driver
can
create
his
personal
driver
profile.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
vehi#j
cle
will
automatically
apply
the
stored
settings
in the
driver
profile.
General
information Three
personal
driver
profiles
can
be
created.
In
addition,
a
guest
profile
is
available
that
can
be selected
by
any
driver.
The
guest
profile
is
active
when
a
personal
driver
profile
has
not
been
se#j
lected.
Changes
to
the
vehicle
settings
are
automatically
stored
in
the
active
driver
profile
or
in
the
guest profile.
The
vehicle
can
already
adjust
to
the
driver
when
it
is
unlocked.
For
this
purpose,
the
recognition
via
a
vehicle
key
or
a
digital
key
must
be
as#j
signed
to
a
driver
profile.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
The
settings
stored
in
the
driver's
profile
can
be
synchronized
with
the
personal
BMW
ConnectedDrive
account.
It
is
thereby
possible
to
use
these
settings
in
other
BMW
vehicles
as
well.
Functional
requirementsWhen
a
driver
profile
is
created,
switched
or
de#j
leted,
the
vehicle
must
move
at
a
maximum
of
walking
speed.
Welcome
screen After
the
Control
Display
is
switched
on,
the
Wel#j
come
screen
will
be
displayed.
The
following
actions
can
be
carried
out
on
the
Welcome
screen:
'xSwitching
the
driver
profile.'xStarting
the
set-up
assistant.This
option
is
offered
in
new
vehicle
for
a
lim#j ited
period
of
time.
As
soon
as
the
engine
is
started
or
any
button
is
pressed,
the
Welcome
screen
will
be
hidden.
Setup
assistant The
setup
assistant
is
offered
in
new
vehicles
for
a
limited
period
of
time
on
the
Welcome
screen to
configure
the
most
important
settings
for
thevehicle.
"Getting
started"
Select
to
start
the
set-up
assis#j tant.
The
set-up
assistant
can
be
started
via
iDrive
at any
time.
1."CAR"2."Settings"3."General
settings"4."Getting
started"
The
driver
is
guided
step
by
step
through
the
fol#j
lowing
functions:
'xSetting
the
system
language.'xConnectedDrive
countries:
If
the
set-up
assistant
was
opened
in
the
guest
profile:
create
driver
profile.'xPairing
mobile
devices
with
the
vehicle.'xIf
the
set-up
assistant
was
opened
from
an
al#j ready
defined
driver
profile:
set
up
personal
assistant.'xDepending
on
whether
the
set-up
assistant
was
opened
from
an
already
defined
driver profile
or
a
guest
profile:
set
up
services
orconfirm
the
explanation
for
the
transmissionof
vehicle
related
data.'xSet
up
other
methods
for
use.
The
selected
settings
are
stored
in
the
activedriver's
profile.
Guest
profile The
guest
profile
can
be
activated
by
any
driver.
Vehicle
settings
that
are
entered
when
the
guest
profile
is
active
will
be
stored
in
the
guest
profile.
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In
the
following
cases
the
guest
profile
is
auto#jmatically
active:'xA
driver
profile
has
not
been
created
yet.'xNo
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
ve#jhicle
key
that
was
used
to
unlock
the
vehicle.'xNo
driver
profile
has
been
assigned
to
the
digital
key
that
was
used
to
unlock
the
vehi#j
cle.
The
following
limitations
apply:
'xThe
guest
profile
cannot
be
renamed.'xIt
is
not
possible
to
assign
the
recognition
to
the
guest
profile.'xIt
is
not
possible
to
assign
a
PIN
to
the
guest
profile.'xConnectedDrive
countries:
It
is
not
possible to
synchronize
with
a
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count.
The
guest
profile
is
selected
on
the
Welcome
screen
or
via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
and
2,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.3."Guest"4."OK"
Creating
a
driver
profile
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Add
driver
profile"
Non-ConnectedDrive
countries:
A
name
must
be entered
for
the
driver
profile.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
An
existing
Connec#j tedDrive
account
must
be
assigned
to
a
driver
profile.
The
following
options
are
available
for
this
purpose:
'x"Via
My
BMW
app"Scanning
the
displayed
QR
code
will
accept
the
access
data
for
the
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count
from
the
BMW
app.'x"Log
in"
The
access
data
must
be
entered
via
iDrive.'x"New
registration"
Scan
the
displayed
QR
code
and
follow
the instructions
on
the
smartphone.
Selecting
recognition
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Driver
recognition"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"with
vehicle
key"
The
vehicle
key
that
is
recognized
in
the
car's
interior
is
assigned
to
the
driver
pro#j
file.
If
multiple
vehicle
keys
are
detected,
the
unintended
vehicle
keys
must
be
re#j moved
from
the
car#ss
interior.'x"With
Digital
Key"
The
digital
key
that
is
recognized
in
the
car's
interior
is
assigned
to
the
driver
pro#j
file.
If
multiple
digital
keys
are
detected,
the
unintended
digital
keys
must
be
re#j
moved
from
the
car#ss
interior.6."Activate
linkage"
As
soon
as
the
vehicle
detects
the
vehicle
key
or the
digital
key,
the
corresponding
driver
profile
will
be
activated.
If
the
vehicle
key
or
the
smart#j
phone
with
the
digital
key
is
not
carried
with
you
or
not
recognized,
the
driver
profile
can
only
be selected
on
the
Welcome
screen
when
a
PIN
has
been
set
up.
Setting
up
a
PIN A
driver
profile
with
recognition
cannot
be
acti#j
vated
without
vehicle
key
and
without
digital
key.
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In
this
case,
a
PIN
can
be
set
up
to
activate
the
driver
profile.
Countries
in
which
ConnectedDrive
is
not
availa#j
ble:
If
a
PIN
was
not
set
up
or
the
PIN
is
not
known,
the
driver
profile
cannot
be
activated.
Countries
in
which
ConnectedDrive
is
available:
If
a
PIN
was
not
set
up
or
the
PIN
is
not
known,
the
driver's
profile
can
be
activated
with
the
access data
of
the
corresponding
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count.1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Driver
recognition"5."using
PIN"
Changing/canceling
the
recognition
function
When
another
vehicle
key
or
another
digital
key
is
assigned
to
a
driver
profile,
the
current
assign#j
ment
must
be
canceled
first.
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Driver
recognition"5.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"with
vehicle
key"'x"With
Digital
Key"6."Activate
linkage"
When
the
vehicle
and
vehicle
key
will
be
handed
over,
such
as
for
maintenance,
carry
out
the
fol#j lowing
steps
first:
'xSetting
up
PIN.'xCanceling
recognition
using
the
vehicle
key.'xSwitching
to
the
guest
profile.The
handed
over
vehicle
key
can
then
no
longerbe
used
to
access
the
personal
driver
profile.
Selecting
a
driver
profile Depending
on
the
recognition
setting,
the
driver
profile
will
be
selected
automatically.
If
the
guest
profile
is
active,
the
driver
profile
will
be
selected
on
the
Welcome
screen
or
via
iDrive.
A
PIN
may
have
to
be
entered.1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
and
2,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.3.Select
driver
profile.4."OK"
All
settings
stored
in
the
selected
driver
profile
are
automatically
applied.
Switching
synchronization
with
the
ConnectedDrive
account
on/off
The
settings
stored
in
the
driver's
profile
are
synchronized
with
the
personal
ConnectedDrive account.
This
means
that
it
is
possible
to
use
thepersonal
settings
in
other
BMW
vehicles
with
ConnectedDrive
access
as
well,
if
this
function
is
supported.
The
synchronization
with
the
ConnectedDrive account
is
enabled
when
a
driver
profile
is
cre#jated
or
via
iDrive:
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Settings"5."Synchronize
driver
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a
driver
profile
Non-ConnectedDrive
countries:1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
and
2,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.3.Select
driver
profile.4."Settings"5.Enter
a
profile
name.6.

Select
the
icon.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
The
name
of
the
driver
profile
is
transferred
from
the
ConnectedDrive
account.
Changes
for
the profile
name
must
be
made
in
the
Connected#jDrive
account.
Selecting
a
profile
picture
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Avatar"5.Select
the
desired
profile
picture.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
The
profile
image
is
transferred
from
the
Con#j
nectedDrive
customer
portal
or
the
BMW
app.
Deleting
the
driver
profile
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Settings"5."Remove
driver
profile"6.Select
the
desired
driver
profile.7."Delete
now"ConnectedDrive
countries:
If
the
driver
profile
was
synchronized
with
a
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count,
the
stored
data
in
the
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count
will
be
retained.
System
limits
A
clear
detection
of
the
desired
vehicle
key
may
not
be
possible
in
the
following
cases,
e.g.:'xThe
driver
unlocks
the
vehicle
via
Comfort
Access.'xThe
driver
changes,
but
the
vehicle
is
not
locked
and
unlocked.'xWhen
multiple
vehicle
keys
are
located
in
the
outer
area
on
the
driver's
side
of
the
vehicle.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
A
driver
profile
can
only
be
created
and
synchronized
with
the
ConnectedDrive
account when
the
vehicle
has
cellular
network
reception.
The
use
of
personal
settings
that
are
stored
in
the
ConnectedDrive
account
in
other
vehicles
is
subject
to
technical
limitations.
For
example,
set#j
tings
may
be
stored
for
a
system
that
is
not
avail#j
able,
or
available
in
a
non-compatible
version,
in
other
vehicles.
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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.,
dueto
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
Principle
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.

FunctionConnection
typeSymbol
in
the
device
listMaking
calls
via
the
hands-free
sys#j
tem.
Using
phone
functions
via
iDrive
or
touchscreen.
Other
functions,
e.g.
Contacts
or
SMS.Bluetooth.
Playing
music
from
the
smartphone
or
the
audio
player.Bluetooth
audio.
WLAN
in
the
vehicle:
Using
apps
in
the
vehicle.WLAN.
Wi-Fi
hotspot:
Using
the
vehicle
Internet
access.WLAN.
Screen
Mirroring:
Showing
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Display.WLAN.
USB
port:
Playing
music
or
videos
from
a
USB
device.USB.
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FunctionConnection
typeSymbol
in
the
device
listApple
CarPlay:
Using
apps
via
iDrive
and
via
voice
op#j eration.Bluetooth
and
WLAN.
Android
Auto:
Using
apps
via
iDrive
and
via
voice
op#j eration.Bluetooth
and
WLAN.
The
following
connection
types
require
one-time
pairing
with
the
vehicle:'xBluetooth.'xWLAN.
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.
Compatible
devices
General
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.1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn
info"6."System
information"
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
oper#j
ating
instructions
of
the
device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All
devices
paired
with
or
connected
to
the
vehi#j
cle
are
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Seite
72CONTROLSConnections72
Online
Edition
for
Part
no.
01405A37BB7
-
VI/21