BMW - 5 Series M5 - Owners Manual - 2017 - 2017

Contents Owner's Manual A-Z The Ultimate Driving Machine® NAVIGATION, ENTERTAINMENT, COMMUNICATION. OWNER'S MANUAL. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication Thank you for choosing a BMW. The more familiar you are with the systems of your BMW, the more easily you will be able to take full advantage of them. We therefore strongly suggest: Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It con‐ tains important information on the operation of your navigation, entertainment and communication systems that will help you make full use of the technical features they offer. Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Supplementary information can be found in the additional bro‐ chures in the onboard literature. We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride. The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app. Additional information on the Internet: www.bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 © 2017 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich, Germany Reprinting, including excerpts, only with the written consent of BMW AG, Munich. US English II/17, 03 17 490 Printed on environmentally friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 100. Navigation 8 9 14 16 24 27 29 32 33 Overview Destination input Trip Map Settings Split screen Traffic information Navigation data Frequently asked questions Entertainment 36 38 40 47 57 60 61 General information Tone Radio Audio Video Rear audio remote control Rear entertainment Communication 74 90 Telephone Services and applications Reference 100 Everything from A to Z Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Navigation This chapter contains various examples of how the navigation system can guide you reliably to your destination. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Navigation Overview Overview Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. WARNING There can be deviations between the current traffic situation and details of the navi‐ gation instructions, e.g., changed streets or road construction. There is a risk of an acci‐ dent. The respectively valid traffic rules take precedence.◀ General information The navigation system can determine the pre‐ cise position of the vehicle with the aid of sat‐ ellites, and can reliably guide you to every en‐ tered destination. Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can be updated from a USB storage device. Calling up the navigation system 1. Press button on the Controller. 2. "Navigation" Safety information WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.◀ 8 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Destination input Navigation Destination input Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Entering a destination via address General information Destination guidance is started to the town/ city center if no street is entered. Selecting the state/province 1. "Navigation" 2. 4. Move the controller to the right to select the town/city from the list. 5. If necessary, enter the street. 6. Select the street as you would the city. 7. If necessary, enter a house number. 8. Select the symbol. 9. Select a house number or range of house numbers from the list. Starting destination guidance "Start guidance" or Add intermediate destina‐ tions, refer to page 14. Recent destinations General information The previous destinations driven to are saved automatically. Calling up destination from recent destinations "Enter address" 3. "State/Province?" 1. "Navigation" 4. Move the Controller to the right to select the state from the list. 2. Entering the address Deleting the recent destinations "Recent destinations" 3. Select the destination. 1. "Navigation" Concept The address can be entered in any order. 2. Example: entering the address via the town/city 4. "Recent destinations" 3. Highlight the destination. Press button. 5. "Delete destination" or "Delete all recent destinations" 1. "City/Postal code?" 2. Enter the town/city. The list is narrowed down further with each entry. 3. Select the symbol. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 9 Navigation Destination input Quick search Saying the entries Concept Depending on the equipment, Points of Inter‐ est and addresses can be searched for by en‐ tering a sequence of letters or by searching in the navigation data stored in the vehicle. All entries are displayed that include this text string. ▷ Complete addresses can be spoken as a single command, or countries, towns/ cities, streets and intersections can be spoken as whole words. The language of the system must be set to the language of the destination country. ▷ Addresses can be spelled out if the lan‐ guage of the system and the language of the destination country are different. General information It is possible to search simultaneously by town/ city and street. To do this, enter a text string for the town/city, then a blank space and a text string for the street name. Calling up quick search ▷ The options available for entering data de‐ pend on the navigation data and the coun‐ try and language settings. Entering an address in a command 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter new destination" 3. Say the letters smoothly, and avoid exag‐ gerating the pronunciation and inserting lengthy pauses between the letters. "Quick search" 1. Press button on the steering wheel. 4. Enter at least three letters or characters. 2. ›Enter destination‹ 5. 3. Wait for a request from the voice activation system. Select the symbol, if needed. Results are displayed in a list. For vehicles with charging socket: charg‐ ing station display, refer to page 12. 6. Move the Controller to the right. 7. Select desired destination. Destination entry by voice General information 4. Say the address in the suggested order. 5. Continue making the entry as prompted by the voice activation system. If necessary, individually name the separate parts of the address, for instance the town/city. Home address General information ▷ Instructions for the voice activation sys‐ tem, see vehicle Owner's Manual. The home address must be stored. ▷ When making a destination entry by voice, you can change between voice operation and iDrive. Using the home address as the destination ▷ To have the available voice commands read out loud: ›Voice commands‹ or ›Help‹. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter new destination" 3. 10 "Home address" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Destination input Defining the home address Online Search 1. "Navigation" 1. "Online search" 2. "Enter new destination" 2. Enter the keyword. 3. "Set home address" 4. Enter the address and possibly a name and further details. Suggestions are displayed. 3. Select a suggestion. A list of the Points of Interest is displayed. For vehicles with charging socket: charg‐ ing station display, refer to page 12. Changing the home address The home address is stored in the contacts and can be changed there. Edit contacts, refer to page 78. Points of Interest General information Points of Interest are destinations that can be helpful while driving. Points of Interest such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, or charging stations, can be added as destinations. Even with the most current navigation data, informa‐ tion regarding particular Points of Interest may have changed. E.g., certain gas stations may not be operating. Navigation 4. "Search area" The search location can be modified as needed. 5. Select a Points of Interest. Details are displayed. 6. Select the address. 7. If necessary, "Start guidance" Keyword search 1. "Keyword search" 2. Enter a search term. 3. Select the symbol. Points of Interest at the current location are searched for. Find Points of Interest A list of the Points of Interest is displayed. Calling up Points of Interest The Points of Interest are sorted by dis‐ tance. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter new destination" 3. "Points of Interest" 4. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Online search": search for Points of Interest on the Internet. ▷ "Keyword search" or "Category search": search for Points of Interest in the navigation data stored in the vehi‐ cle. ▷ Search via preferred Points of Interest categories. For vehicles with charging socket: charg‐ ing station display, refer to page 12. 4. "Change location and sorting": the search can be adjusted, if needed. ▷ "Location": Change search location. ▷ "Sort by": Change sorting. 5. Select a Points of Interest. Details are displayed. 6. Select the address. 7. If necessary, "Start guidance" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 11 Navigation Destination input Category search Selecting categories 1. "Category search" 1. "Navigation" 2. "All categories" or select the desired Points of Interest category. 2. "Settings" Points of Interest at the current location are searched for. 3. A list of the Points of Interest is displayed. The Points of Interest are sorted by dis‐ tance. For vehicles with charging socket: charg‐ ing station display, refer to page 12. 4. "Change location and filter criteria": adjust the search criteria if needed: ▷ "Location": Change search location. ▷ "Sort by": Change sorting. ▷ If necessary, select category details. ▷ "Keyword": narrow down the list via a keyword search. 5. "Show results" 6. Select a Points of Interest. Details are displayed. 7. Select the address. 8. If necessary, "Start guidance" Preferred Points of Interest categories The Points of Interest categories that have been search for the most are displayed. Select a preferred Points of Interest category to search for Points of Interest in the desired category at you current location. Displaying Points of Interest on the map 4. "Points of Interest" 5. Select the desired setting. The display in the function bar of the map view can be switched on and off, refer to page 21. For vehicles with charging socket: charging station display General information Depending on the equipment, different sym‐ bols indicate charging stations in the map view: ▷ AC charging stations. ▷ DC charging stations, where AC charg‐ ing may also be possible. ▷ ChargeNow charging stations, can be used with the ChargeNow card or possibly the ChargeNow app. Availability indicator of charging stations Depending on the equipment, the countryspecific version and available online data, a colored symbol designates the utilization of the charging station. Color The Points of Interest categories can be dis‐ played on the map as symbols. Meaning Green Charging station is vacant. Yellow Several charging stations exist, partly occupied. Red Concept 12 3. "Map elements" Charging station is occupied. Even with the most up-to-date online data, the information on the utilization of the charging station may have changed. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Destination input Navigation Selecting a destination from the contacts Destination entry via Concierge service 1. "Navigation" General information 2. "Enter new destination" Concierge service provides information, for in‐ stance about hotels and restaurants. Ad‐ dresses can be transmitted directly to the navi‐ gation system. "Contacts" 3. Contacts with addresses are displayed if these have been checked as destinations from among the Contacts. Check the ad‐ dress as a destination, refer to page 78. 4. Select a contact. Calling up the Concierge service 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter new destination" 5. Select the address. 3. 6. "Start guidance" Destination entry using GPS coordinates "Concierge" A voice connection to the Concierge serv‐ ice is established. Concept Destinations can be entered directly using GPS coordinates. General information Enter the coordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds or as decimal values. Open 1. "Navigation" 2. "Enter new destination" 3. "GPS coordinates" 4. "Format" ▷ "Degrees Minutes Seconds" ▷ "Decimal" 5. "Longitude" or "Latitude" 6. Turn the Controller until the desired de‐ gree indication and point of the compass are displayed. 7. Press the Controller. 8. Enter the values for minutes and seconds and point of compass, if needed. 9. "Accept destination" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 13 Navigation Trip Trip Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Entering an intermediate destination 1. "Navigation" 2. "Add intermediate destination" 3. Select the type of destination entry. 4. Enter an intermediate destination. Alternatively, the intermediate destination can also be entered using the map: 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. General information When planning a trip, several intermediate destinations can be entered. "Guidance" 4. "Add intermediate destination" 5. Select the type of destination entry. 6. Enter an intermediate destination. The intermediate destination is entered in the destination list and is highlighted. New trip 1. "Navigation" Adjusting the intermediate destinations 2. "Map" 1. "Navigation" 3. Move the Controller to the left, if needed. 2. "Map" 4. 3. "Guidance" "Guidance" 5. "Enter new destination" 4. Select the intermediate destination. 6. Select a single destination. 5. Select the desired setting. 7. Enter an intermediate destination. 8. "Start guidance" ▷ "Skip destination": skip the current in‐ termediate destination. Intermediate destinations ▷ "Start guidance": start destination guidance to the intermediate destina‐ tion. General information ▷ "Change order": move the intermediate destination within the list. Before entering an intermediate destination, an individual destination must be set. ▷ "Delete destination": delete the inter‐ mediate destination. A maximum of 20 intermediate destinations can be entered for one trip. 14 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Trip In the Professional navigation system: stored trips General information Up to 30 trips can be stored in the trip list. If necessary, delete existing trips to be able to store new trips. Navigation Open 1. "Navigation" 2. "Trips" 3. "Last trip created" 4. Select another intermediate destination, if needed. 5. "Edit trip" or "Start guidance" Storing 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. "Guidance" 4. "Save trip" 5. Enter the name. 6. Select the symbol. Selecting 1. "Navigation" 2. "Trips" 3. "My trips" 4. Select a stored trip. 5. "Edit trip" or "Start guidance" Deleting 1. "Navigation" 2. "Trips" 3. "My trips" 4. If necessary, highlight the desired trip. 5. Press button. 6. "Delete all trips" or "Delete trip" In the Professional navigation system: last trip General information The last trip is automatically stored and can be called up again. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 15 Navigation Map Map Vehicle features and options Map view This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. 1 Function bar 2 Route section with traffic obstruction 3 Traffic sign for traffic obstruction 1. "Navigation" 4 Planned route 2. "Map" 5 Current location 6 Status field 7 If equipped with touchscreen: display cur‐ rent location Opening the map The map can also be accessed directly with the button on the Controller. Overview Function bar Symbol General information The map can be used via iDrive. For a basic explanation about operating via iDrive, refer to the Owner's Manual for the ve‐ hicle. Function Start/end destination guid‐ ance. Change current route. Switch spoken instructions on and off. Traffic bulletins. Status of the traffic bulletins. Detour available. Display additional information on map. 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Map Symbol Function Select the map view. Interactive map. To change to the function bar, move the Con‐ troller to the left. Status field Navigation Exit 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. Select the symbol. 5. "Stop guidance" Storing the current destination as contact The following information is displayed: Concept ▷ Symbol for active destination guidance. ▷ Time of arrival and distance to destination. After entering the destination, it can be stored in the contacts. ▷ If necessary, time delay due to traffic ob‐ structions. Storing 1. "Navigation" Lines in the map 2. "Map" Streets and routes are displayed in different colors and line styles depending on their clas‐ sification. 3. ▷ Dashed lines: railways and ferry connec‐ tions 5. ▷ Thin lines: country borders. Traffic obstructions If traffic bulletins of a radio station or a traffic information service are received, traffic ob‐ structions can be displayed on the map. Destination guidance Starting Press button. 6. "Save as contact" or "Add to contact" 7. Select an existing contact, if available. 8. Enter name and, if necessary, additional details. 9. "Save contact in the vehicle" Changing the route details Route criteria General information 1. "Navigation" 2. Enter the destination, refer to page 9. 3. "Guidance" 4. Select the destination. "Start guidance" After the route has been started, a message is displayed with the most important set route criteria. The route calculated can be influenced by se‐ lecting certain criteria. The recommended route may differ from the route you would take based on personal experience. Standard settings for route criteria The route criteria can be individually adjusted. The settings are stored as standard and auto‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 17 Navigation Map matically applied to new destination guidan‐ ces. Default settings for route, refer to page 24. With destination guidance active: changing route criteria in the map view 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" General information Online alternative routes are transmitted online to the vehicle. Information about traffic obstructions and fore‐ casts are taken into account for this. Symbol indicates online alternative routes. 3. Move the Controller to the left. "Route" 4. In the Professional navigation system: online alternative routes 5. Select the desired setting. 6. If necessary, select general routine criteria: "General route settings" If the dynamic destination guidance has been activated along with the online alternative routes, available online alternative routes are automatically adopted in the destination guid‐ ance. Activate/deactivate online alternative routes Alternative routes 1. "Navigation" Concept If possible, alternative routes are suggested during active destination guidance. 2. "Settings" 3. "Route settings" 4. "Online routes" Displaying alternative routes Route details 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. "Route" An overview showing the current route and the suggested alternative routes is dis‐ played. In addition, details such as travel time and route length, and information about fuel consumption for the alternative routes compared to the current route may be displayed, if required. The routes are shown in color on the split screen. 5. Select an alternative route in order to apply it to the destination guidance. Concept During destination guidance, more detailed in‐ formation about the current route can be dis‐ played and the route can be adjusted. General information Depending on the equipment, different views of the route are available during destination guidance: ▷ List of route sections, refer to page 19. ▷ Map view, refer to page 16. ▷ Destination guidance notes on the map, refer to page 22. ▷ Arrow view in the split screen, refer to page 27. ▷ Arrow view in the instrument cluster. ▷ Arrow view in the Head-up Display. 18 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Map List of route sections Navigation Resuming the original route 1. "Navigation" Concept When destination guidance is activated, a list of route sections can be displayed. 2. "Map" 3. Move the Controller to the left. "Route" 4. General information 5. The distance to be driven per route section is displayed. If needed, gas station recommenda‐ tions are displayed as well. 6. "Delete detour" Displays Concept 1. "Navigation" The remaining range is calculated, and if needed, gas stations along the route are dis‐ played. 2. "Map" 3. Move the Controller to the left. "Route" 4. 5. "Route details" 6. Highlight route section. The route section is displayed on the split screen. "Change route" Gas station recommendation General information Even with the most current navigation data, in‐ formation regarding individual gas stations may have changed. For instance, certain gas stations may not be operating. Bypassing a section of the route Gas station recommendations are displayed in the Route list, refer to page 19. Concept Open A new route can be calculated for a route sec‐ tion. 1. "Navigation" 3. Move the Controller to the left. Setting a detour 4. 1. "Navigation" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 5. "Route" 5. "Route details" 2. "Map" 4. 2. "Map" "Route" "Change route" 6. A list of gas stations is displayed. 7. Highlight a gas station. The location of the gas station is displayed on the split screen. 6. "Detour:" 7. Turn Controller until the desired distance before returning to the original route is dis‐ played. 8. Press the Controller. "Refuel" 8. Select the gas station. 9. Select the symbol. 10. "Start guidance" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 19 Navigation Map Changing the route details In the Professional navigation system: simulating destination guidance Concept With active destination guidance, the route displayed on the map can be adjusted man‐ ually. To do this, drag the route using a mark‐ ing point on the route, the so-called route magnet, in the desired direction. Concept While the vehicle is stopped and destination guidance is active, driving on the route can be simulated. Open Setting a route magnet 1. "Navigation" 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 2. "Map" 3. "Route" 3. Move the Controller to the left. "Route" 4. 5. 4. "Route flyover" The route is displayed on the map. "Change route" 6. "Add route magnet" Functions and settings 7. As with the interactive map, drag route magnet to the desired location using the Controller: Move the Controller to the left to call up addi‐ tional functions and settings. ▷ To change the scale: turn the Control‐ ler. ▷ To shift the map: move the Controller in the required direction. ▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the Controller in the required direction and turn it. 8. Press the Controller. Symbol Function "Start route flyover" "Stop" "Speed:" "Next route section" "Previous route section" "Jump to destination" 9. "Accept magnet" "Jump to position" Editing a route magnet "Points of Interest" 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. 5. "Route" Switching on/off "Change route" 6. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Modify route magnet": modify changed route once more. ▷ "Remove route magnet": the original route is restored. 20 Spoken instructions The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Map 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. "Parking information": colored lines show the probability of finding a vacant parking space along a street. The more visible the lines, the greater the proba‐ bility of finding a parking space. The list of cities/towns in which parking infor‐ mation is available can be displayed. Display the list of cities/towns, refer to page 25. "Voice instructions" Repeat 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Press the Controller. 4. "Repeat voice instruction" ▷ In the Professional navigation system: Using the button: "Satellite images": depending on availability and resolution, in some scales satellite images are displayed as the background. Press button twice. Volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐ structions until the desired volume is set. Store on Favorites buttons The function for switching the spoken instruc‐ tions on/off can be stored on a programmable memory button for quick access. Navigation Map view Concept The map view can be displayed in different perspectives, such as north-oriented or facing the direction of travel. General information Displaying additional information on the map The scale of the map can be enlarged or re‐ duced. 1. "Navigation" Additional settings for map, refer to page 25. 2. "Map" 3. Selecting a map view "Map content" 4. Select the desired setting. ▷ ▷ "Points of Interest": symbols for Points of Interest are displayed. "Traffic flow": lines for traffic flow are displayed. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. "Map views" 4. Select the desired setting. ▷ Information about traffic flow in the map view, refer to page 29. ▷ ▷ "Traffic icons": symbols for traffic bulletins are displayed. ▷ ▷ "Weather": display weather sym‐ bols on the map via ConnectedDrive. ▷ "Facing north" "Perspective" "Direction of travel" "Auto zoom": with active destina‐ tion guidance, the map is enlarged au‐ tomatically when approaching a ma‐ neuver. ▷ In the Professional navigation system: Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 21 Navigation ▷ Map "Auto zoom with info": with active destination guidance, the map is en‐ larged automatically when approaching a maneuver. In addition, destination guidance hints are displayed on the map. ▷ "Manual zoom": enlarge or reduce map scale manually. ▷ "Route overview": display the route between the current location and the destination. Destination guidance hints Functions in the map view General information Different information can be called up for any point on the map and settings can be adjusted. Here, the map can be used via iDrive. Operating with the Controller 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. "Interactive map" 5. Select the destination with crosshairs. Concept ▷ To change the scale: turn the Control‐ ler. If destination guidance is active, destination guidance hints can be displayed in the map view for the respective maneuvering points of the current route. ▷ To shift the map: move the Controller in the required direction. ▷ To shift the map diagonally: move the Controller in the required direction and turn it. General information In the case of multi-lane roads, lane informa‐ tion may indicate the recommended lanes. 6. Press the Controller. In the Professional navigation system: the cur‐ rent vehicle position can also be displayed in the lane information, refer to page 25. 7. Select the desired setting. Destination guidance hints can also be dis‐ played as arrow view in the split screen, refer to page 27. Different functions are available depending on the point selected on the map: Display 22 Functions ▷ "Repeat voice instruction" With destination guidance active. ▷ "Start guidance": start destination guid‐ ance. ▷ "Add as intermediate dest.": add desti‐ nation. ▷ "Show details": details about the desti‐ nation can be displayed as necessary. ▷ "Show details": if the crosshairs are positioned over a place with multiple Points of Interest, these destinations will be displayed in a list. ▷ "Leave interactive map": with operation via the Controller: end interactive map. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Map ▷ "Back to current location": if equipped with touchscreen: switch to normal map view. ▷ "Show destination": the map section around the destination is displayed. ▷ "Save position": store current position as contact. ▷ "Change map view": change the map view. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Navigation 23 Navigation Settings Settings Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Time of arrival and consumption are based on driving in ECO PRO. ▷ "Short": distance-optimized route, be‐ ing a combination of the shortest pos‐ sible route and the fastest roads. Further criteria Settings 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" General information Navigation settings can be individually config‐ ured. Settings are stored for the driver profile currently used. Route details Concept The route criteria can be individually adjusted. The settings are stored as standard and auto‐ matically applied to new destination guidan‐ ces. 4. Select the desired setting. ▷ Settings for dynamic destination guid‐ ance: ▷ "Automatic": traffic bulletins are considered in destination guid‐ ance. The current route is automat‐ ically changed as needed. Depend‐ ing on the equipment version, online alternative routes are auto‐ matically applied as well. ▷ "With confirmation": if suitable de‐ tours are available, a message is displayed first. ▷ "Toll roads" Default preference ▷ "Avoid" 1. "Navigation" ▷ "Use cash" 2. "Settings" ▷ "Toll tag" 3. "Route settings" ▷ In the Professional navigation system: 4. "Default preference" 5. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Fast": time-optimized route, being a combination of the shortest possible route and the fastest roads. ▷ "ECO PRO" or "Efficient": fuel con‐ sumption-optimized route, being a combination of the route requiring low consumption and fast roads. 24 3. "Route settings" "Online routes": accept online alterna‐ tive routes. ▷ "Avoid highways": highways are avoided wherever possible. ▷ "Avoid ferries": ferries are avoided where possible. ▷ "Avoid carpool roads": carpool lanes are avoided where possible. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Settings In the Professional navigation system: areas to be avoided Navigation 3. "Route settings" 4. "Learn route" Concept Defining an area to be avoided In the Professional navigation system: lane information 1. "Navigation" Concept Areas that should be driven around can be specified as areas to be avoided. 2. "Settings" 3. "Route settings" 4. "Areas to avoid" 5. "Set new area to avoid" 6. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐ play. 7. "Accept area" In the case of multi-lane roads, the recom‐ mended lanes are highlighted. The current ve‐ hicle position can also be displayed in the lane information. Displaying the vehicle position 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" Deleting areas to be avoided 3. "Display current lane position" 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" 3. "Route settings" 4. "Areas to avoid" 5. If necessary, mark desired area to be avoided. 6. Press button. 7. Delete desired area to be avoided or all areas to be avoided. In the Professional navigation system: learning the route If multiple identical departures from the pro‐ posed route are made, this deviation is taken into account in future route planning. Activate learning the route 2. "Settings" Concept In the map view, colored lines show the proba‐ bility of finding a vacant parking space along a street. The list of cities/towns for which park‐ ing information is available can be displayed. Displaying the list of cities/towns 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" Concept 1. "Navigation" In the Professional navigation system: parking information 3. "Available on-street parking info" The list of cities/towns is displayed. Map Concept The map view can be individually set. E.g., the map color and mode can be set. It can also be Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 25 Navigation Settings defined, which Points of interest are shown on the map. nymized in the vehicle and transmitted to BMW in order to improve the digital map. Setting the map 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" Resetting the settings 3. Select the desired setting. 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" Home address 3. Press button. 4. "Reset all settings" Concept The home address can be specified or changed. Setting the home address 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" 3. "Set home address" or "Change home address" Navigation data Concept Information regarding position determination and navigation data version can be called up. Settings 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" 3. "Position and software version" 4. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Enter position": the vehicle position can be manually set on the map in sit‐ uations without GPS reception or, for instance immediately after transport on a ferry. ▷ "Software version": information about the current map version. ▷ "Help to improve the navigation map": data such as speed or position is ano‐ 26 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Split screen Navigation Split screen Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Arrow view Concept If destination guidance is active, the destina‐ tion guidance hints can be displayed as list in the split screen. General information It can be adjusted, which additional information should be displayed in the arrow view. In the case of multi-lane roads, lane informa‐ tion may indicate the recommended lanes. Concept Different views can be set for the split screen separately from the main screen. In the Professional navigation system: the cur‐ rent vehicle position can also be displayed in the lane information, refer to page 25. Settings Settings 1. Move the Controller to the right until the split screen is selected. 2. Press the Controller. 3. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Map view:": adjust map view and pos‐ sibly select additional information, such as traffic events. ▷ "Arrow display": with destination guid‐ ance active, the arrow view is dis‐ played. If no destination guidance is active, a compass is displayed. ▷ "Position": display current position. 1. Move the Controller to the right until the split screen is selected. 2. Press the Controller. 3. "Arrow display" 4. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Traffic Info": display traffic flow and traffic events. ▷ "Additional information": display addi‐ tional information such as tunnels. Display The following information is displayed during destination guidance: ▷ "Exit ramp view": selected route sec‐ tions, for instance major road intersec‐ tions, are shown in perspective view. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 27 Navigation Split screen 1 Turn information 2 Traffic flow and traffic events 3 Upcoming street 4 Distance to maneuver 5 Lane information 6 Current road Depending on the country-specific version, the display may deviate from what is depicted. 28 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Traffic information Navigation Traffic information Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. General information Traffic bulletins from traffic warning services or radio stations that broadcast Traffic Informa‐ tion, TI, can be displayed in the map view and taken into account when calculating routes. In‐ formation on traffic obstructions and hazards is updated continuously in this system. The traffic bulletins are indicated on the map by symbols. In the event of special hazards, for instance ob‐ jects on the road, a message is displayed. Several hazard messages are also displayed in the instrument cluster as a Check Control message. Certain BMW models equipped with navigation have the capability to display traffic informa‐ tion. If your system has this capability, the fol‐ lowing additional terms and conditions apply: An End-User shall no longer have the right to use the traffic information in the event that the End-User is in material breach of the terms and conditions contained herein. BMW or its third party providers hold the rights to the traffic data. You may not modify, copy, scan or use any other method to reproduce, duplicate, republish, transmit or distribute in any way any portion of traffic data. The traffic data is for informational purpose only. Users assume all risk of use. BMW NA and its service providers make no representa‐ tions about content, traffic and road condi‐ tions, route usability, or speed. THE TRAFFIC DATA IS PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS," AND "WHERE IS". BMW NA AND ALL THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS OF ANY OF THE TRAFFIC DATA, EXPRESSLY DIS‐ CLAIMS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PER‐ MITTED BY LAW, ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES OR REPRE‐ SENTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE TRAFFIC DATA (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIM‐ ITATION, THAT THE TRAFFIC DATA WILL BE ERROR-FREE, WILL OPERATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION OR THAT THE TRAFFIC DATA WILL BE ACCURATE), INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WAR‐ RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-IN‐ FRINGEMENT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR THOSE ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE NEITHER BMW NA NOR ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS WILL BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES, ANTICIPATED REVENUES, OR PROFITS RELATING TO THE SAME) ARIS‐ ING FROM ANY CLAIM RELATING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO USE OF THE TRAFFIC DATA, AND EVEN IFBMW NA OR ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS ARE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THESE LIMITATIONS APPLY TO ALL CLAIMS, IN‐ CLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, CLAIMS IN CONTRACT AND TORT (SUCH AS NEGLI‐ GENCE, PRODUCT LIABILITY AND STRICT LIABILITY). SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCI‐ DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 29 Navigation Traffic information SO THOSE PARTICULAR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. several detour recommendations or additional information may be offered. Display in the function bar of the map view When traveling in countries where realtime traffic information is not available, the traffic bulletins from the radio stations are still used whenever possible. The function bar in the map, refer to page 16,view shows whether TMC or RTTI traffic information is being used. Symbol Function Yellow symbol: The traffic bulletins relate to the calculated route and the anticipated delay is less than 20 minutes. Switching on/off Symbol red: 1. "Navigation" The anticipated delay is more than 20 minutes, or there is a road block or hazard warning for the route. 2. "Settings" 3. "Receive Traffic Info" Gray symbol: Displaying list of traffic bulletins No traffic bulletins are available or the anticipated delay is less than 5 minutes. A suitable detour is available for the traffic bulletins. Realtime traffic information, RTTI In some countries, realtime traffic information, RTTI, is transmitted by services that can be booked additionally, and which can then be used and displayed instead of the traffic bulle‐ tins from the radio stations. With the realtime traffic information, the loca‐ tions of traffic obstructions are provided in greater, more precise detail. Traffic conditions on roads other than the highways, for instance secondary roads and urban streets are also re‐ corded and displayed for a wide area. Recom‐ mended detours can be calculated more accu‐ rately on the basis of this information. The risk of becoming caught in a further traffic obstruc‐ tion on detour routes is reduced. If applicable, 30 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" 3. "Traffic Info" With active destination guidance, first the traffic bulletins for the calculated route are displayed with red symbols. Then, the traf‐ fic bulletins that do not affect the route are shown with gray symbols. The traffic bulle‐ tins are sorted by their distance from the current position of the vehicle. 4. Select a traffic bulletin. ▷ "Previous message": scroll to the pre‐ vious traffic bulletin. ▷ "Next message": scroll to the next traf‐ fic bulletin. Displaying detour recommendation 1. "Navigation" 2. "Map" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Traffic information 3. "Traffic Info" 4. "Detour": a detour recommendation is dis‐ played. Navigation Dynamic destination guidance The following functions are available: Concept ▷ "Current route": stay on current route. With dynamic destination guidance, traffic bul‐ letins are considered when calculating routes. ▷ "New route in": accept detour. Settings Traffic bulletins on the map 1. "Navigation" 2. "Settings" Map view settings 3. "Route settings" 1. "Navigation" 4. "Dynamic guidance" 2. "Map" 5. Select the desired setting. "Map content" 3. ▷ "Traffic icons": symbols for traffic events are displayed. ▷ "Traffic flow": lines for traffic flow are displayed. Symbols in the map view ▷ "With confirmation": a message is dis‐ played, whether the route should be guided around a traffic obstruction. ▷ "Automatic": the route is automatically changed in the event of traffic obstruc‐ tions. Depending on the scale of the map and the lo‐ cation of the traffic obstruction, the symbols for traffic events are displayed. Information about traffic flow in the map view Depending on the scale of the map, length and impact of a traffic obstruction are displayed on the map using colored lines. ▷ Black: road blocked. ▷ Red: congestion. ▷ Orange: stop-and-go traffic. ▷ Yellow: heavy traffic. ▷ Green: clear roads. ▷ Gray: general traffic bulletins, for instance construction site. The displayed information depends on the par‐ ticular traffic information service. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 31 Navigation Navigation data Navigation data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Concept Information regarding position determination and navigation data version can be called up. General information Navigation data is stored in the vehicle and can be updated from a USB storage device. Current navigation data is available from a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or in the Connec‐ tedDrive Store. Depending on the data volume, the navigation data update may take several hours. The sta‐ tus of the update can be queried. Update navigation data during the trip to pre‐ serve the vehicle battery. Update 1. Connect the USB storage device with the new navigation data to a USB interface in the front. Settings 1. "Navigation" 2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐ play. 2. "Settings" 3. "Position and software version" 4. Select the desired setting. ▷ "Enter position": the vehicle position can be manually set on the map in sit‐ uations without GPS reception or, for instance immediately after transport on a ferry. ▷ "Software version": information about the current map version. ▷ "Help to improve the navigation map": data such as speed or position is ano‐ nymized in the vehicle and transmitted to BMW in order to improve the digital map. 32 Map update 3. Remove the USB storage device after the update. Viewing the status 1. Press button. 2. "Saving navigation data in the vehicle… (USB )" Automatic map update General information Depending on the equipment and country ver‐ sion, the navigation data for the home region is transmitted online to the vehicle four times a year and automatically installed and updated. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Frequently asked questions Navigation Frequently asked questions Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. ▷ The area has not yet been fully recorded, or you have left the recommended route and the system requires a few seconds to calculate a new route suggestion. Frequently asked questions Why can the current position not be displayed? ▷ The vehicle is located in an unrecognized region, is in a poor reception area, or the system is currently determining the posi‐ tion. Reception is usually best when you have an unobstructed view of the sky. Why does destination guidance not accept a destination without the street? ▷ When city has been input, no downtown can be determined. Input any street in the selected city and start destination guidance. Why does destination guidance not accept a destination? ▷ The destination data is not contained in the navigation data. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original. Why can letters not be selected for destination input? ▷ The destination data is not contained in the navigation data. Select a destination that is as close as possible to the original. Why are spoken instructions no longer be out‐ put during route guidance in front of intersec‐ tions? Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 33 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Entertainment The chapter helps assure your enjoyment when receiving radio stations or playing CDs, DVDs and tracks from the music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Entertainment General information General information Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Sound output Safety information WARNING A high sound output volume can damage your hearing. There is a risk of injury. Do not adjust the volume too high.◀ ▷ Turn the button to adjust the volume. ▷ Press the button to switch off the sound output. Press‐ ing the button again restores the previous volume setting. Operation Button Function Press: switches sound output on/off. Turn: adjusts the volume. 36 Audio recording playback is stopped during muting. Entertainment sources Change the entertainment source. General information Press once: changes the station/track. ▷ Radio, refer to page 40. Press and hold: fast for‐ ward/rewind the track. ▷ Video DVD, refer to page 57. Programmable memory buttons. ▷ USB audio, refer to page 53. ConnectedDrive. ▷ Bluetooth audio, refer to page 53. Depending on the vehicle equipment, programmable memory button 8 is re‐ placed with this button. ▷ Screen Mirroring, refer to page 59. Change waveband/satellite radio. On the radio: Eject CD/DVD. 1. Possible entertainment sources: ▷ Audio CD, refer to page 48. ▷ Music collection, refer to page 49. ▷ USB video, refer to page 57. ▷ Apple CarPlay, refer to page 95. Changing the entertainment source Press button. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 General information Entertainment A list of all currently available entertain‐ ment sources is displayed. 2. Press the button again to select an entertainment source. Using iDrive: 1. "Media/Radio" A list of all possible entertainment sources is displayed. 2. Select the desired entertainment source. Via the button on the Controller: 1. Press button. The most recently selected entertainment source is played. 2. Press button again. A list of all currently available entertain‐ ment sources is displayed. 3. Select the desired entertainment source. Adjusting the selection list of entertainment sources It is possible to select which entertainment sources are displayed in the selection list. 1. "Media/Radio" A list of all possible entertainment sources is displayed. 2. "Personalize menu" 3. Select the desired setting. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 37 Entertainment Tone Tone Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. 2. "Tone" 3. "Surround" or "Logic 7 Surround" LOGIC7 and the LOGIC7 logo are registered trademarks of Lexicon, Inc., a Harman Interna‐ tional Group company. Equalizer Settings for individual audio frequency ranges. 1. "Media/Radio" General information The settings are stored in the currently used driver profile. 2. "Tone" or "Bowers & Wilkins tone" 3. "Equalizer" Treble, bass, balance, and fader The current bass and treble settings, refer to page 38, are shown on the left and right edge of the equalizer display. These values can also be adjusted in the equalizer. The treble and bass sound settings affect the settings for the audio frequency ranges of the equalizer. 1. "Media/Radio" Select and adjust trebles, basses, or an audiofrequency range. 2. "Tone" or "Bowers & Wilkins tone" 3. Select the desired setting. 1. Turn the Controller to select the audio-fre‐ quency range to be adjusted. ▷ "Treble": treble adjustment. 2. Press the Controller. ▷ "Bass": depth adjustment. 3. Turn the Controller to adjust the audio fre‐ quency. ▷ "Balance": left/right volume distribu‐ tion. 4. Press the Controller to store the setting. ▷ "Fader": front/rear volume distribution. 4. To adjust: turn the Controller. 5. To store: press the Controller. Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System Multi-channel playback, surround To achieve an optimum listening experience inside the vehicle, you can choose between different sound profiles, depending on the type of music. When surround is activated, multi-channel playback is simulated when a stereo audio track is played. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Bowers & Wilkins tone" 1. "Media/Radio" 38 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Tone 3. "Tone profiles" 4. Select the desired setting. Entertainment volume occurs depending on the audi‐ ble driving noises in the car's interior. "Speed volume": omitted in this case. Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System To achieve an optimum listening experience inside the vehicle, you can choose between different sound profiles, depending on the type of music. 1. "Media/Radio" ▷ "PDC": ratio of the volume of the PDC signal tone to the entertainment vol‐ ume. The basic setting ensures that the sig‐ nal tone is audible at any volume. ▷ "Gong": ratio of the volume of the sig‐ nal tone, for instance for safety belt re‐ minder, to the entertainment volume. The basic setting ensures that the sig‐ nal tone is audible at any volume. 2. "Tone" 3. "Bang & Olufsen" 4. Select the desired setting. An additional speaker is present on the dash‐ board. When the sound output is switched on, the loudspeaker moves out automatically and is illuminated according to the lighting setting. When the sound output is switched off, the loudspeaker moves back in. Volume equalization An automatic increase of the volume can be set to compensate for the increasing driving noises at higher speeds. ▷ "Telephone": sensitivity of the micro‐ phone during a phone call. The setting is adjusted while calling and is stored for the mobile phone used. ▷ "Speakers": volume of the loudspeak‐ ers during a phone call. Audio recording playback is stopped during muting. The setting is adjusted while calling and is stored for the mobile phone used. 5. To adjust: turn the Controller. 6. To store: press the Controller. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Tone" or "Bowers & Wilkins tone" 3. "Volume settings" 4. Select desired setting: ▷ "Speed volume": ratio of entertainment volume to speed. With Harman/Kardon Surround Sound System: better audibility is achieved by adjusting the sound settings. Reset the tone settings The tone settings are reset to the factory set‐ tings. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Tone" 3. "Reset" With Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Sur‐ round Sound System or with Bang & Olufsen High End Surround Sound System: automatic adjustment of the Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 39 Entertainment Radio Radio Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Selecting a station 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" The last station listened to will be played and the station list displayed. 3. Select the desired station. Changing the station On the radio: Press the left or right button. General information The settings are stored in the currently used driver profile. The previous or next station from the list of stations is played. Storing a station General information AM/FM station A symbol on the highlighted channel indicates whether the channel has already been stored. General information Depending on your vehicle's equipment and the country version, it may not be possible to receive AM stations. Symbol Station is not stored. Station is already stored. Radio Data System RDS Storing the station being played Concept The Radio Data System RDS broadcasts addi‐ tional information such as the station name in the FM waveband. It is recommended to switch on RDS. Switching on/off 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "FM" 3. Press button. 4. "RDS" Meaning 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. "Save station" The storage list is displayed. 5. Select the desired memory location. Storing a station that is not being played 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" 3. Highlight the desired station. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Radio Entertainment 4. Press the Controller and hold until the stor‐ age list is displayed. Availability, content and sequence are set by the radio station. 5. Select the desired memory location. 1. "Media/Radio" The stations can also be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons, see the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. 2. "FM" Selecting a station manually 4. Station selection via the frequency. Press button. 5. "Station info" HD Radio™ reception 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. 3. Select the desired station. "Manual search" 5. To select the frequency: turn the Control‐ ler. 6. To store the frequency: press the Control‐ ler. Renaming a station When storing a station with RDS signal, the RDS information transferred during storing is accepted as the station name. This name can be changed. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "FM" Concept Many stations broadcast both analog and digi‐ tal signals. License conditions HD Radio Technology manu‐ factured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U. S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp. General information When setting a station with a digital signal, it may take a few seconds before the station plays in digital quality. 3. Select the desired station. Information about HD Radio stations whose station name ends with ...HD or with ...HD1: 4. In areas in which the station is not continu‐ ously received in digital mode, the playback switches between analog and digital reception. In this case, switch off digital radio reception. Press button. 5. "Rename to:" If necessary, wait until the name of the de‐ sired station appears. 6. Press the Controller to store this name. Displaying additional station information If a radio station broadcasts radio text or radio text plus, this information can be displayed, for instance the track or performer of the music. Information about HD Radio multicast stations whose station name ends with ...HD2, ...HD3, ...: In areas in which the station is not continu‐ ously received in digital mode, there may be in‐ terruptions of the audible signal lasting several seconds. The duration of the interruption de‐ pends on the reception. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 41 Entertainment Radio Activating/deactivating digital radio reception 1. "Media/Radio" Enabling channels 2. "FM" or "AM" Depending on your vehicle's equipment and the country version, it may not be pos‐ sible to receive AM stations. 3. of the sky. The channel name is displayed in the status line. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Press button. 4. "Show subscription info" Press button. 4. "HD Radio reception" This symbol is displayed in the status line when the audio signal is digital. Displaying additional information The phone number and identification num‐ ber of the radio are displayed. 5. Call the phone number to have the channel enabled. You can unsubscribe from the channels again via this phone number. Some stations broadcast additional informa‐ tion on the current track, such as the name of the artist. Unsubscribing from channels 1. "Media/Radio" 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "FM" or "AM" 2. "Satellite radio" Depending on your vehicle's equipment and the country version, it may not be pos‐ sible to receive AM stations. 3. 4. "Show subscription info" The phone number and identification num‐ ber of the radio are displayed. 3. Select a station. 4. Press button. Press button. 5. "Station info" 5. Call the phone number to cancel your sub‐ scription to the channel. Satellite radio You can only listen to enabled channels. Selecting channels 1. "Media/Radio" General information Before a channel can be played, you must sub‐ scribe to it via telephone. Several channels can be combined into specified packages. 2. "Satellite radio" The last channel played will be played back and the channel list displayed. Managing a subscription 3. Select the desired channel from the chan‐ nel list. General information To display information about the selected channel: In order to enable or unsubscribe from chan‐ nels, you must have reception. It is usually at its best when you have an unobstructed view 1. Highlight a channel. 2. Press button. 3. "Current information details" 42 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Radio Entertainment Adjusting display of the channel list Or: The display of the playback list can be ad‐ justed. 1. Highlight the played channel. 2. Press the Controller. 1. "Media/Radio" The storage list is displayed. 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Select the desired memory location. 3. Move the Controller to the left. To store a channel other than the one played: 4. "Change view" 5. Select the desired display: ▷ "Channel" The name of the channel will be dis‐ played. ▷ "Artist" The name of the artist playing will be displayed. ▷ "Titles" The name of the track playing will be displayed. Changing the channel Press button on the radio. The next and/or previous channel from the channel list is played. 1. Highlight the desired channel. 2. Press the Controller and hold until the stor‐ age list is displayed. 3. Select the desired memory location. Or: 1. Highlight the desired channel. 2. Press button. 3. "Save in presets" The storage list is displayed. 4. Select the desired memory location. The stations can also be stored on the pro‐ grammable memory buttons. Selecting a category 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" Storing a channel 3. Move the Controller to the left. 1. "Media/Radio" 4. 2. "Satellite radio" 5. Select the desired category. A symbol on the highlighted channel indicates whether the channel has already been stored. Symbol The subscribed channels from this cate‐ gory are displayed. Meaning 6. Select the desired channel. Channel is not stored. Timeshift Channel is already stored. To store the channel played: 1. Move the Controller to the left. 2. "Category" "Save station" The storage list is displayed. 3. Select the desired memory location. General information The channel you are currently listening to is stored in a buffer for up to an hour. Prerequisite: the signal must be available. The stored audio track can be played with a delay following the live broadcast. When the memory is full, the older tracks are overwritten. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 43 Entertainment Radio To deactivate: The memory is cleared when a new channel is selected or when the vehicle is switched off. Opening the timeshift function "Automatic time shift". Smart Favorites 1. "Media/Radio" General information 2. "Satellite radio" A maximum of 6 channels can be stored as Smart Favorites. 3. Move the Controller to the left. "Time shift" 4. Time shift forward/reverse Within the stored recording, it is possible to jump to any point in time. Press the button on the radio or turn the Controller. You can jump to the next or the previous track. Press and hold the button on the radio. The recording is spooled forward or back. Timeshift menu Adding the current channel to Smart Favorites 1. Press button. 2. "Add current channel to Smart Favorites" Removing the current channel from Smart Favorites 1. Press button. 2. "Remove current channel from Smart Favorites" Selecting Smart Favorite Symbol Function Go to the live broadcast. / If a stored channel is selected, the current track will be played from the beginning. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" Automatic timeshift deactivated/ activated. 3. Move the Controller to the left. Playback/pause. 5. Select a Smart Favorite. 4. "Category" The subscribed channels from this cate‐ gory are displayed. Automatic timeshift With automatic timeshift, audio playback is paused for the following events. ▷ Incoming and outgoing telephone calls. ▷ Activation of the voice activation system. ▷ Muting. After that, audio playback is continued from the time of the interruption. 1. Move the Controller to the left. 2. To activate: 6. Select the desired channel. Favorites General information A performer, a track, a league or a team can be stored as a favorite. If the stored favorite is played on a channel, a message appears on the Control Display. Up to 30 Favorites can be stored. "Automatic time shift" 44 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Radio Storing the artist or track It is only possible to store Favorites that are currently being broadcast. The channel infor‐ mation must be available. Remove the check mark to deactivate noti‐ fication for the selected Favorites. 6. Select the desired Favorites. Opening the Favorites 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. Entertainment "Add to favorites" If an activated favorite is played back, the fol‐ lowing message is displayed for approx. 20 seconds: "Favorite on air!". To change to the played Favorites: 5. Highlight the performer or track, and press the Controller. Tap on the message on the Control Display. A symbol indicates whether the artist and track were already stored. 1. Move the Controller to the left. Symbol Or: 2. Meaning Select the symbol while the message is shown. Artist/track is not stored. Artist/track was already stored. Storing the league or team 1. "Media/Radio" "Favorite alert" The displayed favorite is played. When the message disappears, the list of channels that is currently playing one of the stored Favorites can be displayed. 2. "Satellite radio" 1. Move the Controller to the left. 3. Move the Controller to the left. 2. 4. 3. Select the Favorites list. "Add to favorites" The channels that are currently playing a favorite are displayed. 5. "Add sports information" 6. Select the type of sport desired. 7. Select the desired team. Activating/deactivating a notification A notification can be displayed when a se‐ lected favorite is being played. 1. "Media/Radio" 3. 4. Select the channel that you would like to change to. Deleting Favorites 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Satellite radio" 3. 2. "Satellite radio" "Category" Press button. 4. "Manage favorites" Press button. The stored Favorites are displayed. 4. "Manage favorites" The stored Favorites are displayed. 5. Highlight the desired favorite. 6. 5. "Activate alert" Set a check mark to activate notification for the selected Favorites. Press button. 7. "Delete entry" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 45 Entertainment Radio Traffic Jump Automatic update Traffic and weather information for a selected region is broadcast every few minutes. About twice a year, Sirius performs an update of the channel names and positions. The up‐ date takes place automatically and may take several minutes. Selecting a region System limits 1. "Media/Radio" ▷ Reception may not be available in some situations, such as under certain environ‐ mental or topographical conditions. The satellite radio has no influence on this. General information 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Press button. 4. "Configure jump" 5. Select the desired region. Activating/deactivating Traffic Jump You must have reception in order to activate or deactivate. 1. "Media/Radio" ▷ Graphical contents can be received under certain circumstances. ▷ The signal may not be available in tunnels or underground garages next to tall build‐ ings or near trees, mountains or other pow‐ erful sources of radio interference. 2. "Satellite radio" Stored stations 3. General information Press button. 4. "Configure jump" Up to 40 stations can be stored. 5. "Jump to:" Selecting a station Place a check mark to activate Traffic Jump. Information for the selected region is broadcast as soon as it is available. Remove the check mark to deactivate Traf‐ fic Jump. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Presets" 3. Select the desired station. Deleting a station 1. "Media/Radio" Channel magazine 2. "Presets" In the channel magazine, the current and sub‐ sequent program for each channel booked is displayed. 3. Highlight the station you want to delete. 1. "Media/Radio" 5. "Delete entry" 4. Press button. 2. "Satellite radio" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. "SiriusXM program guide" 46 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Audio Entertainment Audio Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. General information Recommendation: use medium tone and vol‐ ume settings on the mobile audio device. The sound depends on the quality of the audio files. Connecting a mobile audio device Connect the headphones or line-out connector of the mobile audio device to the AUX-IN port. Ensure that the plug is inserted in the AUX-IN port as far as it will General information go. Music tracks, audio books, and podcasts can be played back. Sound is played back through the vehicle loudspeakers. 1. Connect the mobile audio device. Playback Settings are stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. 2. Switch on the mobile audio device. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐ lowing audio sources can be used: 4. "Media/Radio" Symbol Meaning 3. Select a track on the mobile audio device. 5. "AUX" Adjusting the volume AUX-IN port. Audio CDs. Music collection. USB storage device. Music interface for smartphones. The volume of the sound output depends on the mobile audio device. If this volume differs markedly from the volume of the other audio sources, we recommend adjusting the volume. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "AUX" Bluetooth audio. 3. Move the Controller to the left. Online Entertainment. 4. "Volume" 5. Turn the Controller until the desired vol‐ ume is reached. AUX-IN port 6. Press the Controller. Concept A mobile audio device, for instance a MP3 player, can be connected using the AUX-IN port. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 47 Entertainment Audio Audio CD ▷ Do not use any CDs with labels applied af‐ ter the fact. General information ▷ Only use round CDs with a standard diam‐ eter of 4.7 in/12 cm and do not play back any CDs with adapters, e.g., single CDs. MACROVISION This product contains copyrighted technology that is based on multiple registered US patents and the intellectual property of the Macrovision Corporation and other manufacturers. The use of this copy protection must be approved by Macrovision. Media protected by this product unless otherwise agreed with Macrovision may only be used for private purposes. Copying of this technology is prohibited. ▷ Do not use any combined CD/DVDs, e.g., DVD Plus.◀ DTS Digital Surround™ Insert the CD into the CD slot with the printed side up. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Numbers: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & and other patents granted and registered in the USA and worldwide. DTS and the logo are registered trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. © DTS, Inc. All rights reserved. Safety information Playable formats ▷ CD-R ▷ CD-RW ▷ CD-DA Inserting CD Playback begins automatically. Removing the CD 1. Press button on the radio. The CD is partially ejected. 2. Remove the CD. Selecting a CD CD/DVD player and changer 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "CD" WARNING CD/DVD players and changers are offi‐ cially designated Class 1 laser products. La‐ sers can damage the retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not use the CD/DVD player or changer, if the cover is damaged.◀ CDs and DVDs NOTE With use of non-compatible CD sizes, the CD can get jammed and it may not be pos‐ sible to pull it out again. Labels applied after the fact can loosen during playback. There is a risk of property damage. Further playback descriptions, refer to page 54. Display album information A database with album information is stored in the vehicle. Depending on the information en‐ tered in this database for the played back au‐ dio CD, album name, artist, track names, and the album cover are displayed. Updating album information To update the database, contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service cen‐ ter or repair shop. Gracenote® technology 48 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Audio Music recognition technology and re‐ lated data is provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote software, copyright 2000 to present Gracenote. This product and service may prac‐ tice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents is‐ sued or pending. Some services supplied un‐ der license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Pat‐ ent: #6,304,523. 1. "Media/Radio" Entertainment If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check whether it has been inserted correctly. Humidity High levels of humidity can lead to condensa‐ tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens, and temporarily prevent playback. Home-recorded CDs/DVDs ▷ Possible reasons for malfunctions with home-recorded CDs/DVDs are inconsis‐ tent data creation or recording processes, or poor quality or old age of the blank CD/ DVD. ▷ Only label CDs/DVDs on the upper side with a pen intended for this purpose. Using CDs/DVDs correctly ▷ Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and moisture. 2. "CD" ▷ Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve. 3. Press button. 4. "Album information" The information stored about the album is displayed. If an album is not identified clearly, all appropriate entries are dis‐ played. 5. If necessary, select a matching entry: ▷ If information is displayed that does not match the played back album, the in‐ formation can be hidden. In this case, a database update can help. "Reset album information" The album information is not displayed anymore. Malfunctions CD/DVD changers and players have been opti‐ mized for performance in vehicles. In some in‐ stances, the CD/DVD players and changers may be more sensitive to faulty CDs/DVDs than stationary devices would be. ▷ Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over 122 ℉/50 ℃, high humidity or direct sunlight. CDs/DVDs with copy protection CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro‐ tection feature by the manufacturer. Copy pro‐ tection can mean that some CDs/DVDs cannot be played or can only be played to a limited ex‐ tent. Music collection General information Tracks from CDs and USB storage devices can be stored in the music collection in the vehicle and played from there. ▷ CD: the tracks are converted into a com‐ pressed audio format and stored in a direc‐ tory that contains the name of the album. If no information about the album, refer to Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 49 Entertainment Audio page 48, is stored, the directory and all tracks receive an automated name. ▷ USB storage device with compressed au‐ dio files: all playable audio files from the USB storage device are stored in a direc‐ tory that receives the name of the USB storage device. Tracks and directories can be subsequently renamed and deleted. Managing the music collection, refer to page 51. Tracks with Digital Rights Management DRM copy protection can be stored but cannot be played back. Regularly back up your music collection, refer to page 52, otherwise the stored music might be lost if there is a fault on the hard disc. The storage process is interrupted and can be continued at any time. Resuming storing from CD 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "CD" 3. Move the Controller to the left. Storing from a USB storage device 1. Connect the USB storage device, refer to page 53, to the USB interface. 2. "Media/Radio" 3. "USB" Or: Select the name of the USB storage de‐ vice. Storing from CD 1. Insert the audio CD, refer to page 48, into the CD player. 2. "Media/Radio" 4. Move the Controller to the left. 5. 5. "Save CD" The CD is stored in the music collection. Observe the following during the storage proc‐ ess: ▷ Do not remove the CD during storing. "Import music" The audio data is stored in the music col‐ lection. 3. "CD" 4. Move the Controller to the left. "Continue saving" 4. Observe the following during the storage proc‐ ess: ▷ Do not remove the USB storage device during storing. ▷ The tracks on the USB storage device can still be played back. ▷ The music collection is switched to. Tracks that have already been transferred can be played back immediately. ▷ Switching to other audio sources is possi‐ ble. ▷ Tracks from the CD cannot be played back. Canceling storing from a USB storage device ▷ Switching to other audio sources is possi‐ ble. Canceling storing from CD 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "USB" Or: 1. "Media/Radio" Select the name of the USB storage de‐ vice. 2. "CD" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. 4. "Cancel saving" "Cancel saving" The storing process is canceled. 50 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Audio Continuing storing from a USB storage device 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "USB" Deleting folders or tracks A folder cannot be deleted while a track from that folder is being played. A track cannot be deleted while it is being played. Or: Select the name of the USB storage de‐ vice. 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. Entertainment "Import music" 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Music collection" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. Selecting the music collection 5. "Browse folder" Folders and tracks of the top directory level are displayed. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Music collection" Further playback descriptions, refer to page 54. Managing the music collection Renaming folders or tracks Changing a folder name to the name of an al‐ bum does not change the album designation in the track information of the individual tracks. Changing a track name changes its file name, however it does not change the track name stored in the track information. "Media search" 6. Highlight the desired folder or track, search in subdirectories as needed. 7. Press button. 8. "Delete folder" or "Delete title" Display album information A database with album information is stored in the vehicle. Depending on the information en‐ tered in this database for the selected album, album name, artist, track names, and the al‐ bum cover are displayed. 1. "Media/Radio" Updating album information 2. "Music collection" To update the database, contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service cen‐ ter or repair shop. 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. "Media search" Gracenote® technology 5. "Browse folder" 6. Highlight the desired folder or track, search in subdirectories as needed. Music recognition technology and re‐ lated data is provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. 7. For more information, please visit www.gracenote.com. Folders and tracks of the top directory level are displayed. Press button. 8. "Rename folder" or "Rename title" The current name will be displayed. 9. Change the names as you wish. 10. Select the symbol. CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote software, copyright 2000 to present Gracenote. This product and service may prac‐ tice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 51 Entertainment Audio #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents is‐ sued or pending. Some services supplied un‐ der license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Pat‐ ent: #6,304,523. ▷ Symbol for stored audio CDs. ▷ The information is updated separately for each album. ▷ Album information can also be updated if the album was imported from another vehi‐ cle. 1. "Media/Radio" 3. 4. "Manage music collection" 5. "Available memory" Deleting selected tracks Selected tracks can be deleted. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Music collection" 3. Music search is displayed. Proceed ac‐ cording to the description for search crite‐ ria, refer to page 54. 3. Move the Controller to the left. "Media search" 5. "Browse folder" Folders and tracks of the top directory level are displayed. 6. Highlight the desired folder, search in sub‐ directories as needed. 7. The information stored about the album is displayed. If an album is not identified clearly, all appropriate entries are dis‐ played. 9. If necessary, select a matching entry: ▷ If information is displayed that does not match the played back album, the in‐ formation can be hidden. In this case, a database update can help. "Reset album information" The album information is not displayed anymore. Displaying free disk space Display free disk space in the music collection. 52 6. Select a track. Deleting all tracks 2. "Music collection" 8. "Album information" 2. "Music collection" A list of tracks to be deleted is prepared according to the search criteria. 1. "Media/Radio" Press button. 1. "Media/Radio" Press button. 4. "Manage music collection" 5. "Delete selected titles" 2. "Music collection" 4. Press button. 3. Press button. 4. "Manage music collection" 5. "Delete all music titles" 6. "OK" Backing up the music collection Regularly back up your music collection to a USB storage device; otherwise, the stored mu‐ sic might be lost if there is a fault on the hard disk. When making a backup, make sure there is enough free disk space on the USB storage device. Depending on the file size and number of tracks, backing up the music collection can take a long time. Therefore, it is best to per‐ form the backup during a long trip. If there is Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Audio no time to complete the backup, do not unplug the USB storage device. The backup will re‐ sume on your next trip. 1. Connect the USB storage device, refer to page 53, to the USB interface. 2. "Media/Radio" 3. "Music collection" 4. Audio player and storage media with USB port Information on all music tracks, for instance ar‐ tist, genre or track, as well as playback lists, are transmitted into the vehicle. This may take some time, depending on the USB storage de‐ vice, file size, and number of tracks. During the transfer, the tracks can be called up via the file directory. Press button. 5. "Manage music collection" 6. "Save music collection to USB" Restoring the music collection When restoring the music collection from a USB storage device, the existing music collec‐ tion in the vehicle is overwritten. It is best to perform the storage operation during a rela‐ tively long trip. If the storage process is can‐ celed, do not unplug the USB storage device. Storage will resume on your next trip. 1. Connect the USB storage device, refer to page 53, to the USB interface. 2. "Media/Radio" The information for approx. 40,000 tracks can be stored in the vehicle. However, a maximum of 16,000 tracks can be stored per USB stor‐ age device. Music tracks with integrated Digital Rights Management, DRM, cannot be played. Selecting the USB storage device For information about the USB interface, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. 1. Connect the USB storage device to the USB interface. The adapter cable supplied with the USB storage device would be ideal. 2. "Media/Radio" 3. "Music collection" 4. Entertainment 3. "USB" Or: Press button. 5. "Manage music collection" 6. "Restore music collection from USB device" USB storage device Playable formats MP3, MP4, M4A, M4B, AAC, WMA. Apple iPod/iPhone The music search and playback of Apple iPod/ iPhone is supported. Select the name of the USB storage de‐ vice. Further playback descriptions, refer to page 54. Bluetooth audio General information ▷ Playback of music files on external devices such as audio devices or mobile phones via Bluetooth. ▷ Sound is played back through the vehicle loudspeakers. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 53 Entertainment Audio ▷ The volume of the sound output depends on the device. If necessary, adjust the vol‐ ume on the device. back list is displayed. This can be the result of a search or of a previously stored play‐ back list. ▷ Up to four external devices can be con‐ nected to the vehicle. Further functions are displayed by moving the Controller to the left. The scope of these func‐ tions depends on the selected audio source. Functional requirements ▷ Bluetooth audio playback was activated. Depending on the supported Bluetooth ver‐ sion, some Bluetooth device functions may not be available when using iDrive. If necessary, the missing functions can be accessed directly on the device itself. Selecting the Bluetooth device Selecting a track 1. "Media/Radio" Select the desired track from the playlist. 2. Select the desired Bluetooth device from the list. Starting with the selected track, all tracks of the playback list are played. Further playback descriptions, refer to page 54. Changing the track ▷ Bluetooth device is connected to the vehi‐ cle. Bluetooth connections, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. If the Bluetooth device is not listed in the de‐ vice list, Bluetooth audio playback may have not been activated. To activate Bluetooth au‐ dio playback, proceed as follows: 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "Manage mobile devices" 3. Select the desired Bluetooth device. On the radio: Press the left or right button. The previous or next track from the playlist is played. Fast forward/reverse On the radio: 4. "Bluetooth® audio" Press and hold the left or right button. Playback Search criteria General information General information Once an audio source has been selected, the playback display appears. The possible search criteria depend on the se‐ lected audio source. Information available for the current track fol‐ lowed by the playlist is shown on this playback display. Content and scope of the playback list depend on the type of the selected playback source and the search criteria applied. ▷ All tracks of the CD are displayed for an au‐ dio CD. ▷ For USB and Bluetooth devices, as well as for the music collection, the selected play‐ 54 Searching for track information The following search criteria refer to the data stored in the track information. 1. Move the Controller to the left. 2. "Media search" 3. Select desired setting: ▷ "Search" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Audio All the tracks containing the search string are displayed. Entering more characters will continue to narrow down the search results. Entertainment 4. Select the playback list. 5. Select the track at which playback should begin. The playback display is switched to. A playback list is created from the search re‐ sults. Tilt the Controller to the right to display the list of results. ▷ "Genres" A list of all available genres is dis‐ played. Select a genre to display all respective artists. ▷ "Artists" Searching for further media Depending on USB storage device and equip‐ ment, separate audio book and podcast searches are possible. 1. Move the Controller to the left. A list of all available artists is displayed. 2. Select an artist to display all respective albums and tracks. 3. Select desired setting: ▷ "Podcasts" ▷ "Albums" A list of all available podcasts is dis‐ played. A list of all available albums is dis‐ played. ▷ "Audio books" Select an album to display all respec‐ tive tracks. ▷ "Titles" A list of all available tracks is displayed. A list of all available audio books is dis‐ played. 4. Select the track at which playback should begin. 4. Select album, if needed. The playback display is switched to. A playback list is created from the search re‐ sults. 5. Select the track at which playback should begin. The search for artists and titles can also be se‐ lected directly. 1. Move the Controller to the left. 2. "Artists" or "Titles" "Media search" Searching in the directory structure It is possible to search the music collection and USB storage devices via the directory structure. Searching for playback lists The names of folders and tracks correspond to folder and file names. The folder and file names can deviate from the names in the track information. 1. Move the Controller to the left. 1. Move the Controller to the left. 2. 2. Tracks where the selected search criterion is not stored are summarized under "unknown". "Media search" 3. "Playlists" "Media search" 3. "Browse folder" A list of all available playback lists is dis‐ played. 4. Change into a sub folder, if needed. Select the track at which playback should begin. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 55 Entertainment Audio The playback screen is switched to. A playback list is created from the search re‐ sults. Scrolling through albums 1. Move the Controller to the left. is displayed first when searching for playback lists, refer to page 55. 1. Move the controller to the left. 2. "Add to favorites" or favorites" "Browse albums" 2. Available albums are graphically pre‐ sented. 3. Turn the Controller to scroll through the al‐ bums. 4. Select the desired album. All tracks of the selected album are dis‐ played. 5. Select the track at which playback should begin. 6. Tilt the Controller to the left to return to the playback display. The playback list corre‐ sponds to the track list of the album. Searching for similar tracks 1. Move the Controller to the left. 2. "Similar titles (local)" A list with similar tracks is displayed. 3. Select the track at which playback should begin. The playback display is switched to. A playback list is created from the search re‐ sults. Random playback The current playlist or all tracks of the selected audio source are played back in random order. 1. Move the Controller to the left. 2. "Shuffle" Creating the Favorites list The current track can be assigned to a special playback list, the Favorites list. If the current track already belongs to the Favorites list, it can be deleted from this list. The Favorites list 56 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 "Delete from Video Entertainment Video Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Selecting the USB storage device Connect the USB storage device to the USB interface using a suitable adapter cable. For information about the USB interface, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "USB" Or: Select the name of the connected USB storage device. General information Searching for videos Video files and video DVDs can be played. Sound is played back through the vehicle loud‐ speakers. 1. Move the Controller to the left. Settings are stored for the driver profile cur‐ rently used. The video image on the front Control Display is switched off when a country-dependent speed is exceeded. 2. A list of all available videos is displayed. 4. Select the track at which playback should begin. The playback display is switched to. The playback list corresponds to the list of films resulting from the search. Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐ lowing video sources are possible. Symbol Meaning Video DVD. "Media search" 3. "Videos" Video DVD USB storage device. Country codes Screen Mirroring. Only DVDs with the country code selected during vehicle ordering can be played. Refer to the information on the CD as well. Code Region USB media General information Depending on the USB storage device, video playback may not be possible via the USB port. Playable formats MP4, M4V, AVI, WMV, XVID, H.264. 1 USA, Canada. 2 Japan, Europe, Middle East, South Af‐ rica. 3 Southeast Asia. 4 Australia, Central and South America, New Zealand. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 57 Entertainment Video Code Region Symbol Function 5 Northwest Asia, North Africa. Previous chapter. 6 China. Fast reverse. 0 All regions. The speed is increased with each press of the Controller. To stop, start playback. Inserting the DVD Insert the DVD into the DVD slot with the printed side up. Playback begins automatically. Removing the DVD 1. Next chapter. Fast forward. The speed is increased with each press of the Controller. To stop, start playback. Press button on the radio. The DVD is partially ejected. 2. Remove DVD. Stop. Playback is ended. Set the language. The languages that are availa‐ ble depend on the DVD. Selecting a DVD 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "CD/DVD" Set subtitles. 3. Playback begins automatically. The subtitles that are available depend on the DVD. Video menu Back. To open the video menu: Press button during playback. Symbol Function Jump back to the previous menu. This function is not sup‐ ported by all media. Additional functions. Open the DVD menu. Many DVDs have their own menus. The display depends on the contents of the DVD. Press button to leave the DVD menu. The video menu fades out automatically after a short period of time. Settings for DVD For some DVDs, settings can only be made via the DVD menu, refer also to the information on the DVD. Start playback. Pause. Playback is paused. 58 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Video Selecting the camera angle The availability of a different camera angle de‐ pends on the DVD and the current DVD track. 1. 2. Press button during playback. "More functions" Entertainment Screen Mirroring The smartphone screen is shown on the Con‐ trol Display over a WiFi connection. The sound playback is via the vehicle's loudspeakers. This function must be supported by the smart‐ phone. 3. "Viewing angle" Operation is via the smartphone. 4. Select the desired setting. Pair smartphone with the vehicle, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Setting the brightness, contrast and color 1. 2. Press button during playback. "More functions" 3. Select the desired setting. 4. Turn the Controller until the desired set‐ ting is displayed, then press the Controller. Setting the zoom Display a larger view of the TV image. 1. 2. Press button during playback. "More functions" 3. "Zoom mode" Selecting a track 1. 2. Press button during playback. "More functions" 3. "Select title" 4. Select the desired track. Selecting the chapter 1. 2. Press button during playback. "More functions" 3. "Select chapter" 4. Select the desired chapter. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 59 Entertainment Rear audio remote control Rear audio remote control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Replacing the batteries NOTE There is a risk of material damage if re‐ chargeable batteries are used in the remote control due to their contents. There is a risk of property damage. Do not use rechargeable batteries.◀ Concept Operation is analog to the respective buttons on the radio. 1. Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐ row 1, and push forward, arrow 2. Operation Button 2. Insert batteries of the same type. Function Turn the wheel: adjusts the volume. Press the middle button: switch the sound output on/ off. 3. Close the cover. Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point. Change the entertainment source. Press the left or right button: changes the station, track, or chapter. Press and hold the left or right button: fast forward/rewind. The transmission time of the remote control is limited by law. To execute a function again, press or turn the respective button again. 60 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Rear entertainment Entertainment Rear entertainment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Different titles can be played from the mu‐ sic selection. Entertainment sources selectable from the front seat only: ▷ USB port in the front. ▷ CD/DVD drive, front. DVD during vehicle standstill only. Entertainment sources selectable from the rear only: ▷ AUX-IN port in the rear. ▷ USB port in the rear. Concept ▷ HDMI port in the rear. Rear entertainment allows occupants in the rear to access entertainment sources regard‐ less of the driver's selection. Two screens, dif‐ ferent media connections, and a Blu-ray drive are available in the rear for this purpose. ▷ CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive in the rear. Rear CD/DVD/Blu-ray player Rear entertainment also provides access to many iDrive functions. General information The sound can be output via headphones or the vehicle's loudspeakers. Different entertainment sources can be se‐ lected on the screens. Some entertainment sources can be operated at the same time in the front and the rear. For these situations, respective settings can be adjusted when enabling the rear seat, refer to page 66. Entertainment sources selectable from the front and rear: 1 CD/DVD/Blu-ray slot 2 CD/DVD/Blu-ray ejection 3 Headphone connection, right 4 HDMI/MHL connection 5 AUX-IN port 6 USB port 7 Headphone connection, left ▷ Radio stations. One radio station can be played in the vehi‐ cle only. ▷ Music collection. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 61 Entertainment Rear entertainment Screens Remote control General information Operation When loading the rear seats and adjusting the backrests of the front seats, fold in the screens. Before using the through-loading system, fold in the screens. When cleaning the screens, follow the care in‐ structions, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Safety information WARNING The back of the screen can become very hot during operation. There is a risk of injury. Do not touch the back of the screen.◀ Button Function Operating concept is the same as for the front Controller. Turn the wheel: highlight a menu item. Press the middle button: con‐ firm selection. Pressing arrow keys corre‐ sponds to moving the Control‐ ler: switching between dis‐ plays, operating the DVD/Bluray menu. Opens the main menu. Settings Open the previous display. Open the Options menu. Press the left or right button: changes the station, track, or chapter. Pull on the bottom edge, see arrow, or press the lower edge in order to adjust the tilt. Switching the system on/off Press button on the bottom edge of the screen. Rear entertainment and the respective screen are switched on/off. If rear entertainment was switched off when enabling the rear seat, refer to page 66, the system cannot be switched on from the rear. 62 Press and hold the left or right button: fast forward/rewind. Press the left or right button: adjusts the volume. Push the switch to the left or right: toggles between the screens. The transmission time of the remote control is limited by law. To execute a function again, press or turn the respective button again. Connecting the remote control Two wireless remote controls can be con‐ nected. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Rear entertainment The first remote control needs to be con‐ nected via iDrive in the front. Entertainment Deleting the remote control 1. "My Vehicle" The connection with the vehicle can be de‐ leted. 2. "iDrive settings" 1. "My Vehicle" 3. "Headphones/Remote control" 2. "iDrive settings" A list of linked devices is displayed. 4. Press and hold the button on the re‐ mote control for approx. 5 seconds. 3. "Headphones/Remote control" A list of linked devices is displayed. 4. Select the remote control. 5. "Remove device" Selecting a side 5. At the same time, press and hold the middle button for approx. 5 sec‐ onds. 2 LEDs on the remote control flash for ap‐ prox. 10 seconds. Perform the next step while the LEDs are flashing. 6. "Connect new device" The remote control will appear in the list of connected devices. Symbol Meaning Remote control. A remote control can be connected to the left or right side of the rear entertainment system. The side can be changed at any time. Push the switch to the left or right. Replacing the batteries NOTE There is a risk of material damage if re‐ chargeable batteries are used in the remote control due to their contents. There is a risk of property damage. Do not use rechargeable batteries.◀ Battery charge status. Renaming the remote control The displayed name of the remote control can be changed. 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Headphones/Remote control" A list of linked devices is displayed. 4. Select the remote control you would like to rename. 5. "Rename" 6. Enter the desired name. 1. Remove the cover. Press on the cover, ar‐ row 1, and push forward, arrow 2. 2. Insert batteries of the same type. 3. Close the cover. Have old batteries disposed of by a dealer’s service center or another Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 63 Entertainment Rear entertainment qualified service center or repair shop or take them to a collection point. Operation and softkeys On the Touch Com‐ Function mand BMW Touch Command Drag up or down. General information Highlight the menu item. Scroll. As an alternative to the remote control, rear entertainment can also be operated with BMW Touch Command. Swipe to the left or right. Change between dis‐ plays. For further information, see BMW Touch Com‐ mand in the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Tap the symbol Scroll backward and forward. on the left or right side of the screen. Operation via BMW Touch Command Tap the screen. BMW Touch Command can be connected to the left or right screen in the rear. Tap on sym‐ Opens the main menu. bol. 1. Switch on BMW Touch Command. 2. Swipe to the left or right in the BMW appli‐ cation main menu to display the Entertain‐ ment menu. 3. "Media/Radio" 4. Tap L to operate the left screen in the rear. bol. Tap on sym‐ Open the previous dis‐ play. Tap on symbol. Tap on symbol. Expanding/collapsing the menu bar The menu bar expands. ▷ Tap the tab at the bottom center of the screen. The menu bar collapses. Open the Options menu. Adjusts the volume. Set the sound output via headphones or ve‐ hicle loudspeakers. Tap R to operate the right screen in the rear. ▷ Tap the tab at the top center of the screen. Confirm the selection. Tap on sym‐ bol. L for the left screen in the rear. R for the right screen in the rear. Symbols on the BMW Touch Command Different symbols are displayed on the BMW Touch Command screen, depending on the selected menu. The functions which correspond to the sym‐ bols shown are performed as described in the Entertainment chapter. 64 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Rear entertainment Sound output via headphones and vehicle loudspeakers Concept To select an entertainment source in the rear independently from the selection in the front, sound must be output via headphones. If sound output via loudspeakers is set on the screens, the audio source for the vehicle loud‐ speakers can be selected from the front as well as the rear. For these situations, a desired set‐ ting can be selected in the rear enable, refer to page 66. Selecting the sound output 1. Press button. 2. Select the desired sound output: "Speakers" or "Headphones" Behavior when switching from vehicle loudspeakers to headphones Entertainment Actions on switching from headphones to vehicle loudspeakers The entertainment source heard via the head‐ phones will be played back via the vehicle loudspeakers. Headphones Corded headphones Connection of headphones and compatible headsets via a 1/8"/3.5 mm, refer to page 61, jack plug on the Blu-ray player in the rear. Cordless headphones Connecting headphones Suitable wireless headphones are available from a dealer’s service center or another quali‐ fied service center or repair shop. Three cordless headphones can be con‐ nected. 1. Switch on the headphones. If the sound output is switched to the head‐ phones on only one screen in the rear, the sound output via the vehicle loudspeakers does not change. If the sound output is switched to headphones on both screens in the rear, the following must be noted: 2. "My Vehicle" ▷ If the entertainment source of the vehicle loudspeakers can be operated via the Con‐ troller in the front, the sound output of the vehicle loudspeakers does not change. 6. Press and hold the activation switch on the headphones until the following text is dis‐ played: ▷ If the entertainment source of the vehicle loudspeakers cannot be operated via the Controller in the front, sound output via the vehicle loudspeakers is stopped. The headphones will appear in the list of con‐ nected devices. 3. "iDrive settings" 4. "Headphones/Remote control" A list of linked devices is displayed. 5. "Connect new device" "Connecting…" Select a different entertainment source. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 65 Entertainment Symbol Rear entertainment Meaning Enabling the rear seat Headphones. Settings Connection with the left side. This setting is only possible via iDrive. Headphones. 1. "My Vehicle" Connection with the right side. 2. "iDrive settings" Battery charge status. 3. "Rear-seat entertainment" 4. Select the desired setting. Renaming headphones The displayed name of the headphones can be changed. 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Headphones/Remote control" A list of linked devices is displayed. 4. Select the headphones you would like to rename. 5. "Rename" 6. Enter the desired name. Deleting the headphones connection The connection with the vehicle can be de‐ leted. 1. "My Vehicle" ▷ "Limited (only Media/Radio)" If the same entertainment source is se‐ lected in the front and the rear, no set‐ tings can be adjusted in the rear for this entertainment source. If, for instance the radio is being listened to in the front and the rear, the station can only be changed in the front. The entertainment source selected in the front is output via the vehicle loud‐ speakers. The entertainment source selected in the rear can only be played back via headphones. Only the following function can be ac‐ cessed in the rear in this setting: "Media/Radio" ▷ "Enable rear-seat operation" 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Headphones/Remote control" A list of linked devices is displayed. 4. Select the headphones you would like to delete. 5. "Remove device" If the same entertainment source is se‐ lected in the front and rear, settings can be adjusted for this entertainment source in the front and rear. Switching off rear entertainment 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" Selecting a side A pair of headphones can be connected to the left or right side of the rear entertainment sys‐ tem. The side is selected on the headphones, see the headphones owner's manual. 3. "Rear-seat entertainment" 4. "Disable rear-seat operation" Rear entertainment is switched off and cannot be switched on again from the rear. Select one of the two priorities to enable rear entertainment again. 66 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Rear entertainment Entertainment Volume limit for headphones Connect remote control, refer to page 62. A volume limit can be activated in the front for the headphones in the rear. Tone If the vehicle loudspeakers are selected for sound output, the settings are adjusted as in the front. 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Rear-seat entertainment" 4. "Volume limit" Selecting the entertainment source for the rear If headphones are selected for sound output, only treble, base, and surround can be ad‐ justed. The settings are made separately for the left and right headphones. 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" An entertainment source can be selected for the screens in the rear via iDrive in the front. The selection can be changed via the operat‐ ing points in the rear. 3. "Tone" 1. "Media/Radio" Almost all functions, with the exception of those below, can be operated in the same manner as they are in the front. 2. "Rear" 3. Select the desired screen or both screens. 4. Select the desired entertainment source. Only entertainment sources that can be operated in the rear can be selected. Operation Music collection ▷ Storing music via the CD/DVD player in the front and the USB interface in the front only. ▷ Importing and exporting data via the USB interface in the front only. Settings Brightness Blu-ray video 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" Country codes 3. "Control display" Only Blu-ray discs with the country code se‐ lected during vehicle ordering can be played. Refer to the information on the Blu-ray disc as well. 4. Adjust the brightness of the screen. Language 1. "My Vehicle" Code Region 2. "iDrive settings" A North America, South America, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, SouthEast Asia. B Europe, Africa, Oceania, Greenland. C India, Nepal, China, Russia, Central and South Asia. 3. "Language" 4. Select a language for all screens. Headphones/remote control Connect cordless headphones, refer to page 65. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 67 Entertainment Rear entertainment Starting playback Picture in picture function When inserting a CD, DVD or Blu-ray disc, the playback does not start automatically. Some Blu-ray discs offer the opportunity to in‐ tegrate an image into a running video in which other contents of the Blu-ray disc are dis‐ played. Start playback: 1. "Media/Radio" If this option is used on a screen, no video source other than the Blu-ray disc can be played back on the second screen. 2. "CD/DVD/Blu-ray" Video menu The following menu items can also be selected in the Blu-ray disc video menu: Symbol Function 1. "Media/Radio" Call up Blu-ray menu. The film is stopped. Press button to leave the Bluray menu. Call up Blu-ray pop-up menu. The film continues to run in the background. Press button to leave the Bluray menu. Additional functions. It is also possible to mark film scenes. This function depends on the Blu-ray disc. Blu-ray memory There is a Blu-ray memory in the vehicle, which must be deleted from time to time. A message appears on the Control Display. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. Press button. 3. "Clear Blu-ray memory" 68 To enable the simultaneous playback of Bluray discs and other video sources, proceed as follows: 2. Press button. 3. "Permit simultaneous playback of Blu-ray and other video sources" Cinavia Notice This product uses Cinavia technology to limit the use of unauthorized copies of some com‐ mercially-produced film and videos and their soundtracks. When a prohibited use of an un‐ authorized copy is detected, a message will be displayed and playback or copying will be in‐ terrupted. If playback or copying is interrupted and one of the messages shown below is dis‐ played, the content is an unauthorized copy protected by Cinavia technology. Message Code 1: playback stopped. The con‐ tent being played is protected by Cinavia® and is not authorized for playback on this device. For more information, see http://www.cina‐ via.com. Message Code 1. Message Code 3: audio outputs temporarily muted. Do not adjust the playback volume. The content being played is protected by Ci‐ navia® and is not authorized for playback on this device. For more information, see http:// www.cinavia.com. Message Code 3. More information about Cinavia technology is provided at the Cinavia Online Consumer Infor‐ mation Center at http://www.cinavia.com. To request additional information about Cinavia by mail, send a postcard with your mailing ad‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Rear entertainment dress to: Cinavia Consumer Information Cen‐ ter, P.O. Box 86851, San Diego, CA, 92138, USA. Intellectual property Copyright 2004-2012 Verance Corporation. Cinavia® is a trademark of Verance Corpora‐ tion. Protected by U.S. Patent 7,369,677 and worldwide patents issued and pending under license from Verance Corporation. All rights re‐ served. Entertainment be ensured that every audio and video device will be displayed correctly on the screen. Starting playback 1. "Media/Radio" 2. Select device. ▷ "HDMI" ▷ "AUX" ▷ "USB" Or: Name of the USB storage device. Navigation Route planning can be performed separately on the left and right sides in the rear. Destina‐ tion guidance can only be started from the front. Suggesting a destination A destination or trip can be sent to the front as a suggestion. The suggestion can be adopted or declined in the front. This function is not available with the following setting: "Limited (only Media/Radio)". 1. Enter the destination. 2. "Suggest destination to driver" Adjusting the volume The volume of the sound output depends on the audio device. If this volume differs mark‐ edly from the volume of the other audio sour‐ ces, we recommend adjusting the volume. 1. "Media/Radio" 2. "AUX" 3. Move the Controller to the left. 4. "Volume:" 5. Turn the Controller until the desired vol‐ ume is reached. 6. Press the Controller. Options No split screen possible. Frequently asked questions Why is only a black screen visible? External devices ▷ Switch on the system. General information Why are there no options available on the screen? ▷ Connection of external audio and video de‐ vices or digital cameras via the AUX-IN port or HDMI port in the rear. Operation takes place on the external device. ▷ Connection of external devices via the USB audio interface in the rear. Operation is the same as in the front. Due to the large number of different audio and video devices available on the market, it cannot ▷ Switch the remote control to this screen. Why are radio stations grayed out and cannot be selected? ▷ Function is limited due to the selected pri‐ ority. Change setting. Why does the CD/DVD/Blu-ray not play back? ▷ Playback does not begin automatically. Start CD/DVD/Blu-ray manually. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 69 Entertainment Rear entertainment Why can the volume of the rear vehicle speak‐ ers not be adjusted? ▷ Sound in the rear is output via the head‐ phones. Change priority, if needed, and output sound via vehicle speakers. 70 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Rear entertainment Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Entertainment 71 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Communication All of the options available to you for mobile communication with family, friends, business partners, and service providers are described in this chapter. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Communication Telephone Telephone Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. Incoming call If the number of the caller is stored in the phone book and is transmitted by the network, the name of the contact is displayed. Other‐ wise, only the phone number is displayed. Accepting a call Incoming calls can be answered in several ways. ▷ Using iDrive: "Accept" Telephone functions ▷ Press button on the steering wheel. General information Mobile phones can be connected to the vehi‐ cle via Bluetooth, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Depending on the vehicle, the remote control must be located in the car's interior. At high temperatures, the charge function of the mobile phone can be limited where appro‐ priate and functions are no longer executed. Do not operate a mobile phone that is con‐ nected to the vehicle on the mobile phone key‐ pad, as this may lead to a malfunction. ▷ Via the selection list in the instrument clus‐ ter: Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to select: "Accept" Rejecting a call ▷ Using iDrive: "Reject" ▷ Via the selection list in the instrument clus‐ ter: Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to select: "Reject" When the mobile phone is used via the vehicle, refer to the owner's manual of the mobile phone. ▷ Via gestures: swipe hand in the direction of the front passenger seat. Safety information Ending a call ▷ Using iDrive: WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.◀ 74 "End call" ▷ Press button on the steering wheel. Last calls The last outgoing, missed, and incoming calls are transferred to the vehicle. Depending on Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone Communication the equipment, the calls are transferred from the main phone and additional phones. 6. To adjust: turn the Controller Displays Dialing a number 7. To store: press the Controller. 1. "Communication" 1. "Communication" 2. "Recent calls" 2. "Dial number" 3. The 20 last calls are displayed. 3. Enter the numbers. 4. Filtering call list The connection is established via the mo‐ bile phone to which this function has been assigned. 1. "Calls:" 2. Select the desired setting. Selecting number from list Select from list. Call is established via the mo‐ bile phone, from where the entry originates. Via options: start call via the second mobile phone. Select the symbol. Establish the connection via the additional phone: 1. Press button. 2. "Call via" To cancel: "End call" Holding, resuming Storing as contact or adding to contact An active call can be put on hold and resumed later on. 1. Highlight the telephone number. 2. Press button. ▷ Call is put on hold. ▷ 3. "Save as new contact" or "Add to contact" "Hold/Resume" "Hold/Resume" Call is resumed. Active calls Muting the microphone Adjusting the volume When a call is active, the microphone can be muted. Turn the volume button on the radio during the call, until the desired volume is reached. The setting is stored for the driver profile currently used. Automatic volume adjustment 1. "My Vehicle" "Microphone" The muted microphone is automatically acti‐ vated: ▷ When a new connection is established. ▷ When switching between call parties. DTMF suffix dialing 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Tone" 4. "Volume settings" 5. "Microphone" or "Speakers" DTMF suffix dialing can be used for gaining ac‐ cess to network services or for controlling de‐ vices, e.g., to make a remote inquiry of an an‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 75 Communication Telephone swering machine. The DTMF code is needed for this purpose. 1. General information Calls with multiple parties General information You can switch between calls or connect two calls to a single conference call. These func‐ tions must be supported by the mobile phone and service provider. Accepting a call while speaking to another party If a second call comes in during an ongoing call, a call waiting signal sounds where appro‐ priate. "Accept" The call is accepted and the existing call is put on hold. Establishing a second call An additional call can be established while a call is active. "Contacts" 2. Select new number. The call is started and the first call is put on hold. Switching between two calls, toggling You can switch between two calls. 1. Establish two calls. The call on hold is resumed. Establishing a conference call Two calls can be connected to a single tele‐ phone conference call. The calls must be made from the same mobile phone. 76 Calls that are being made on the hands-free system can be continued on the mobile phone and vice versa. From the mobile phone to the handsfree system Calls that were begun outside of the Bluetooth range of the vehicle can be continued on the hands-free system with standby state switched on. The remote control must be lo‐ cated in the vehicle for this to work. Depending on the mobile phone, the system automatically switches to the hands-free sys‐ tem. If the system does not switch over automati‐ cally, follow the instructions on the display of the mobile phone. Refer also to the owner's manual of the mobile phone. From the hands-free system to the mobile phone Calls that are made on the hands-free system can in some cases be continued on the mobile phone; this depends on the mobile phone. Follow the instructions on the display of the mobile phone. Refer also to the owner's manual of the mobile phone. Contacts General information 2. "Resume" 1. Establish two calls. "Conference call" Hands-free system "Keypad dialing" 2. Enter DTMF code. 1. 2. Contacts can be created and edited. The con‐ tacts from the mobile phone are additionally transferred and displayed. Contact pictures can be displayed, if the mobile phone supports this function. Displaying all contacts 1. "Communication" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone 2. "Contacts" The contacts are listed in alphabetical or‐ der. Depending on the number of contacts, contact search and quick search are of‐ fered. Contact search Contact search is available with more than 30 contacts. 1. "Search" 2. Enter the letters. The hits are displayed on the right side. Communication A copy of the contract from the mobile phone is stored in the vehicle. Additional functions Depending on the equipment version, the fol‐ lowing functions are available in a selected contact: ▷ Start destination guidance. ▷ Call contact. ▷ New e-mail. Deleting contact 4. Select the contact to display it. A contact stored in the vehicle can be deleted. Contacts transferred from the mobile phone cannot be deleted. Quick search in lists 1. Highlight the desired contact. 3. Move the controller to the right. Quick search is available starting from 30 con‐ tacts. All letters, for which there are entries, are displayed in alphabetical order on the left of the Control Display. 1. Turn the controller to the left or right quickly. All letters, for which contacts are stored, are displayed on the left. 2. Select the first letter of the desired con‐ tact. The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐ played. Storing a home contact It is possible to store a home contact. This will be the first entry in the contact list. 1. "Home contact (empty)" 2. Fill in the desired fields. 3. "Save contact in the vehicle" 2. Press button. 3. "Delete contact" Deleting all contacts in vehicle All contacts stored in the vehicle are deleted. Contacts transferred from the mobile phone are not deleted. 1. Press button. 2. "Delete all contacts in the vehicle" 3. "OK" New contact If necessary, "Clear input fields" 1. Press button. 2. "New contact" 3. Fill in the desired fields. 4. "Save contact in the vehicle" Storing a contact in the vehicle 1. Press button. 2. "Save contact in the vehicle" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 77 Communication Telephone Selecting sources 3. Change the desired entry or add entries. You can choose, whether and from which mo‐ bile phone the contacts should be transferred. 4. "Save contact in the vehicle" Showing contact pictures 1. Press button. 2. "Select sources for contacts" 3. Select the desired mobile phone. Pictures stored with the contacts are stored in the vehicle when the mobile phone is con‐ nected to the vehicle. 1. "My Vehicle" Sorting contacts 2. "iDrive settings" Contact names can be displayed in a different order. Depending on how the contacts were stored on the mobile phone, the sorting order of the contacts may differ from the selected sorting order. 3. "Mobile devices" 1. Voice command response Press button. 2. "Sort contacts" 3. "Last name" or "First name" Checking the address as a destination If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation sys‐ tem, a contact can be adopted as a destina‐ tion. 1. Select the desired contact. 2. Select the address. 3. "Check address" or "Search for address online" 4. "Settings" 5. "Contact images" 6. Press the Controller. A connected smartphone can be used via voice operation. Activate voice command response on the smartphone for this purpose. Button on the steering wheel Function Press button for at least 3 sec‐ onds. Voice command re‐ sponse is activated on the smartphone. 4. Correct entries, if necessary. 5. "Start guidance" The address can be used for the destination guidance. The symbol on the Control Display in‐ dicates that voice command response is active. Editing a contact If a contact transferred from the mobile phone is changed, a copy of the entry is created in the vehicle during storing. Contact entries having identical names are combined into one contact. Additional functions General information 1. Select the desired contact. Depending on the mobile phone, the following contents of the mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle: 2. "Edit contact" ▷ Contacts, refer to page 76. 78 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone Communication ▷ Short messages, refer to page 79. Deleting a conversation ▷ E-mails, refer to page 80. Completely delete a conversation with a con‐ tact. ▷ Calendar entries, appointments, refer to page 81. 1. Highlight the desired short message. ▷ Tasks, refer to page 82. ▷ Notes, refer to page 82. 2. Data transfer can take several minutes. 3. "Delete text message thread" Certain functions may need to be enabled by the mobile phone provider or service provider. 4. "Yes" Short messages Select the desired short message or conversa‐ tion. The conversation with this contact is dis‐ played. Displaying all short messages 1. "Communication" 2. "Messaging" Information about the BMW messages, refer to page 93. Press button. Displaying a short message Answering or forwarding a short message 1. Select the desired short message. 2. ▷ Status A symbol identifies the short message status. ▷ Symbol Meaning Enter phone number or contact. Turn the Controller to the right as needed to select the contact from the list of re‐ sults. Unread short message. Filtering the message list "Forward" "To:" Read short message. 1. "Reply" The recipient of the short message is automatically entered. 3. "From:" Select mobile phone as needed, from which the short message should be sent. Press button. 2. "Filter messages" 3. Select the desired setting. 4. "Text:" Selecting sources 5. "Send" You can choose, whether and from which mo‐ bile phone the short messages should be transferred. New short message Text recognition, refer to page 83. 1. 1. "Communication" 2. "Messaging" Press button. 2. "Select sources for messages" 3. Select the desired mobile phone. 3. "Compose text message" 4. "To:" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 79 Communication Telephone Enter phone number or contact. Turn the Controller to the right as needed to select the contact from the list of results. Symbol Meaning Read e-mail. 5. "From:" Unread e-mail. Select mobile phone as needed, from which the short message should be sent. 6. "Text:" Text recognition, refer to page 83. Filtering e-mails 1. Press button. 7. "Send" 2. "Filter emails" To cancel: "Delete all content" 3. Select the desired setting. Additional functions Deleting e-mail The following functions are available when a short message or conversation is selected. 1. Highlight the desired e-mail. ▷ "Call sender" ▷ "Add to contacts"or"Show sender" ▷ "Forward", refer to page 79. ▷ "Reply", refer to page 79. ▷ "Delete" ▷ Read contents, refer to page 83. ▷ "Use contact data", refer to page 84. Press button. 3. "Delete email" 4. "OK" Displaying all recipients If an e-mail has several recipients, they can be displayed and their data used for further func‐ tions. 1. Select the desired e-mail. E-mail 2. Displaying all e-mails Press button. 3. "Show all recipients" 1. "Communication" 2. "Email" New e-mail 1. "Communication" Selecting account You can choose, whether and from which mo‐ bile phone and possibly from which user ac‐ count the e-mails should be transferred. 1. 2. 2. "Email" 3. "Compose email" 4. "To:" Enter e-mail address or contact. Tilt the Controller to the right as needed to select the contact from the list of contacts. Press button. 2. "Select account" 3. Select the desired account. Status A symbol identifies the e-mail status. 5. "From:" Select account as needed, from which the e-mail should be sent. 6. "Subject:" Text recognition, refer to page 83. 80 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone 7. "Text:" ▷ Text recognition, refer to page 83. 8. "Send" To cancel: "Delete all content" Answering and forwarding e-mails 1. Select the desired e-mail. ▷ "Reply" The e-mail recipient is automatically entered. ▷ "Reply to all" All e-mail recipients are automatically entered. ▷ "Forward" Enter e-mail address or contact. Tilt the Controller right as needed to select the contact from the list of contacts. "Delete email" Calendar Displaying the calendar 1. "Communication" 2. "Calendar" The appointments of the current week are displayed. "Reply" 2. Communication To display different days in the calendar: ▷ "Show previous week" ▷ "Show next week" Displaying the calendar month Select the calendar day. The monthly overview is displayed. Calendar days with appointments are marked. Switching to today 3. "To:" Enter e-mail address or contact. Tilt the Controller to the right as needed to select the contact from the list of results. 4. "From:" Select mobile phone and user account as needed, from which the e-mail should be sent. 5. If necessary, "Subject:" Text recognition, refer to page 83. 6. "Text:" Text recognition, refer to page 83. 1. Press button. 2. "Change to today" Selecting sources You can choose, whether and from which mo‐ bile phone the appointments should be trans‐ ferred. 1. Press button. 2. "Select source" 3. Select the desired mobile phone. 7. "Send" Activating reminders Additional functions 1. The following functions are available for a se‐ lected e-mail. 2. "Activate reminders" ▷ ▷ "Text-to-speech", refer to page 83. "Reply", refer to page 81. ▷ "Add to contacts" or "Show sender" ▷ "Mark as unread" Press button. Reminders are displayed in the Messages and in the Status field, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Deactivating reminders 1. Select the desired calendar entry. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 81 Communication 2. Telephone "Deactivate reminders" Additional functions Updating data The following functions are available in a se‐ lected task. Update data, refer to page 84. ▷ Read contents, refer to page 83. ▷ "Use contact data", refer to page 84. Additional functions Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐ lowing functions are available in a selected ap‐ pointment: Notes ▷ 1. "Communication" Read contents, refer to page 83. ▷ Start destination guidance. Displaying all notes 2. "Memos" ▷ "Use details", refer to page 84. All voice notes and text notes are dis‐ played. Tasks Exporting all voice notes Display tasks In order to export voice notes via the USB port, a compatible device must be connected to the USB interface. 1. "Communication" 2. "Tasks" All tasks are displayed. Voice notes already existing on the USB stor‐ age device are overwritten during exporting. Sorting tasks 1. "Sorted by" 2. Select the desired setting. ▷ Non-compatible devices: USB hard drives, USB hubs, USB memory card readers with multiple inserts, Apple iPod/iPhone. Activating reminders 1. ▷ Compatible devices: USB mass storage devices, such as USB flash drives or MP3 players with a USB interface. Press button. 2. "Activate reminders" Reminders are displayed in the Messages and in the Status field, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. ▷ File systems: popular file systems for USB media are supported. FAT 32 is the recom‐ mended format. 1. Press button. 2. "Export all memos (USB)" Updating data Update data, refer to page 84. Deleting all voice notes Selecting sources 1. You can choose, whether and from which mo‐ bile phone the tasks should be transferred. 2. "Delete all voice memos" 1. New voice note Press button. 3. "OK" 2. "Select source" 1. 3. Select the desired mobile phone. 2. 82 Press button. "New voice memo" "Start recording"/"Resume recording" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone 3. "Pause recording" 4. "Save" The voice note is displayed in the list of voice notes. To cancel: "Cancel" ▷ Communication "Read out last dictation" Improving voice recognition for contact names Concept Displaying a note Select the desired note. Additional functions The following functions are available when a voice note is selected. ▷ "Email with voice memo", refer to page 80. ▷ "Export (USB)", refer to page 82. ▷ "Delete" ▷ "Play", refer to page 84. The contact names of the connected mobile phones are transmitted to voice recognition. This improves the recognition of contact names during text conversion. To use the functions, data is transmitted to a service pro‐ vider via an encrypted connection and stored locally there. Activating/deactivating the function The function can be activated or deactivated for the respective mobile phone. 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" Updating data 3. "Mobile devices" Update data, refer to page 84. 4. Select the desired device. Text recognition/dictation function Concept Spoken words are detected by voice recogni‐ tion and converted into text. The text can be corrected and supplemented as required. The text can be used as subject or content of emails or short messages. To use the functions, data is transmitted to a service provider via an encrypted connection and stored locally there. Recording texts Select the desired language. 1. 2. Select the symbol to start the record‐ ing. 3. Select the symbol to end the recording. 4. "Confirm text" 5. ▷ "Delete last dictation" ▷ "Delete all" ▷ "Read out full text" 5. "Contact upload for messaging" Activating/deactivating the function globally The function can be activated or deactivated jointly for all mobile phones. 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Language" 4. "Server speech recognition" Reading out loud SMS, e-mail, tasks, text notes, and calender entries can be read out loud. ▷ "Play" ▷ "Pause" ▷ "Next section"/"Next element" ▷ "Previous section"/"Previous element" ▷ Move the Controller to the left to end. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 83 Communication Telephone Playback The elements can be individually selected when the vehicle is stationary. The available options are displayed. Voice notes can be played. ▷ "Play" ▷ "Pause" ▷ "Fast forward" Adapting the menu ▷ "Fast rewind" The menu can be adapted, for instance to re‐ move entries from the menu for functions not being used. Updating data Notes, tasks, and appointments of the calen‐ dar can be updated. 1. "Communication" 2. "Personalize menu" 3. Select the desired setting. 2. Select desired setting: 4. Move the Controller to the left. ▷ "Calendar" ▷ "Tasks" Snap-in adapter ▷ "Memos" 3. 1. "Communication" Concept Press button. The snap-in adapter is used to: 4. "Update data" ▷ Hold the mobile phone. Using data Phone numbers, mail addresses in calendars, short messages, etc. can be used in other functions. ▷ Recharging the battery. ▷ Connect to the outside antenna of the ve‐ hicle. While driving: This provides for better network reception and consistent sound quality. 1. Select the desired element, for instance a short message. General information 2. "Use contact data" 3. All usable data is displayed. 4. Highlight the desired element, for instance a phone number. 5. Move the Controller to the right. All available options are displayed. ▷ "Compose email" ▷ "Compose text message" ▷ "Add to contact" ▷ "Save as contact" ▷ "Call number in message" 6. Select the desired setting. 84 For more information about snap-in adapters that support the functions of the mobile phone, contact a dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. At high temperatures, the charge functions of the mobile phone can be limited where appro‐ priate and the functions are no longer exe‐ cuted. Installation position The snap-in adapter is located in the front of the center armrest. The direction of installation in the center armrest varies according to the vehicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone Inserting the snap-in adapter Communication Removing the mobile phone 1. Press button and remove the cover. 2. Insert the snap-in adapter at the front, ar‐ row 1, and press down, arrow 2, until it en‐ gages. Depending on the mobile phone, press or slide the button and remove the mobile phone. De‐ pending on the mobile phone, reinstall the pro‐ tective cover on the mobile phone's antenna plug and USB connector. Removing the snap-in adapter Press button in front of the snap-in adapter. Remove the adapter and, if needed, reattach the cover. Wireless charging tray Inserting the mobile phone Concept 1. Depending on the mobile phone, remove the protective cover from the antenna con‐ nector and from the USB connection of the mobile phone. The wireless charging tray enables the follow‐ ing functions to be performed without cables: 2. Slide the mobile phone with the buttons facing up in the direction of the electrical connections, arrow 1, and push downward, arrow 2, until it engages. ▷ Charging the rechargeable battery of a mo‐ bile phone with Qi capability and of other mobile devices, which support the Qi standard. ▷ Charge the BMW Display key, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. ▷ Connect the mobile phone to the external antenna. Depending on the country, this provides for better network reception and a consis‐ tent reproduction quality. General information When inserting the mobile phone, make sure there are no objects between it and the wire‐ less charging tray. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 85 Communication Telephone Functional requirements During charging, the surface of the tray and the mobile phone may become warm. Higher tem‐ peratures may lead to a reduction in the charg‐ ing current, and in isolated cases the charging process is paused temporarily. ▷ The mobile phone must compatibly sup‐ port the required Qi standard. For compati‐ ble mobile phones, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with a charge in‐ dicator, the Control Display shows whether a mobile phone with Qi capability is being charged. If the mobile phone does not support the Qi standard, the mobile phone can be charged using a special Qi-compatible charging case. NOTE This device has been tested for human expo‐ sure limits and found compliant at a minimum distance of 10 cm during operation. ▷ The mobile phone must not exceed the maximum size of approx. 5.9 x 2.9 x 0.6 in/151 x 74 x 16 mm. ▷ Only use protective cases and covers up to a maximum thickness of 0.07 in/2 mm. Otherwise, the charging function may be impaired. ▷ Ignition or standby state is switched on. ▷ Storage tray: the mobile phone to be charged is located in the center of the tray. Storage in vertical position Mounting position of the product. Safety information General information The wireless charging tray is located in the front center armrest. Overview NOTE The tray is intended for mobile phones up to a particular size. Forceful inserting of the mobile phone into the tray can damage the tray or the mobile phone. There is a risk of property damage. Observe the maximum dimensions for mobile phones. Do not force the mobile phone into the tray.◀ WARNING When charging a device that meets the Qi standard in the wireless charging tray, any metal objects located between the device and the tray can become very hot. There is a risk of injury and risk of damage to property. When charging mobile devices, make sure there are no objects between the device and the tray.◀ 86 1 Bracket 2 LED Inserting the mobile phone 1. Open center armrest, refer to vehicle Own‐ er's Manual. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone 2. Slide the mobile phone with the display on the side of the clamp into the tray. Communication 3. Insert the mobile phone with the display facing upward in the direction of the front holder, arrow 1. 3. Close the center armrest. Removing the mobile phone 4. Clamp the mobile phone in the tray using the clamp, arrow 2. 1. Open the center armrest. 5. Close the center armrest. 2. Remove the mobile phone. Removing the mobile phone Storage in horizontal position 1. Open the center armrest. General information 2. Open the clamp and remove the mobile phone. The wireless charging tray is located in the front center armrest. Storage tray General information Overview The wireless charging tray is located in the front center console. Overview 1 Front holder with LED 2 Storage area 3 Movable clamp Inserting the mobile phone 1. Open center armrest, refer to vehicle Own‐ er's Manual. 2. Push back the clamp. 1 LED 2 Storage area Inserting the mobile phone 1. Slide the cover of the storage tray forward. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 87 Communication Telephone 2. Place the mobile phone centered in the storage tray with the display facing up. LED displays 3. Close the cover of the storage tray by tap‐ ping on the grip. Color Meaning Blue The mobile phone is charging. Removing the mobile phone Orange The mobile phone is not charging. Temperature on the mobile phone possibly too high or foreign object in charging tray. 1. Slide the cover of the storage tray forward. 2. Remove the mobile phone. Forgotten warning Red General information If the vehicle is equipped with the forgotten warning function, a warning can be output if a mobile phone with Qi capability was forgotten in the wireless charging tray when leaving the vehicle. Make sure that idle state is not acti‐ vated automatically when the front doors are opened. To do this, deactivate the entry "Turn off after door opening". The forgotten warning is displayed in the in‐ strument cluster. Activating The mobile phone is not charging. Contact a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. The blue LED is no longer illuminated once the inserted mobile phone with Qi capability is fully charged. System limits At high temperatures on the mobile phone or in the vehicle, the charging functions of the mobile phone may be limited and some func‐ tions may no longer work. LTE-Compensator - Information and User Manual Using iDrive: 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Wireless charging tray" 4. "Forgotten mobile device alert" Your car is equipped with a wireless charging tray (WCA) to charge your mobile phone and connect it to the mobile network. To ensure the best possible connection a signal booster (LTE-Compensator) is used in conjunction with the WCA. The following paragraphs refer to this booster: This is a CONSUMER device. BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider´s consent. Most wireless provid‐ ers consent to the use of Compensators. Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider. You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) 88 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Telephone from any person. You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a licensed wireless service provider. WARNING E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device. Communication Model Number: LTECOMPB0 Part Number: 6803145-01 FCC-ID: 2ACC7LTECOMPB0 Please observe additionally the following infor‐ mation ▷ Sprint Nextel will allow consumers to regis‐ ter their signal boosters by calling their tollfree number. ▷ T-Mobile online registration link: (www.TMobile.com/BoosterRegistration); (https:// saqat.t-mobile.com/sites/SignalBooster#). ▷ Verizon’s online registration link: (http:// www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/ consumer/register-signal-booster.html). ▷ AT&T online registration link (https:// securec45.securewebsession.com/ attsignalbooster.com/). ▷ U.S.Cellular online registration link (http:// www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fccbooster-registration.jsp). Before use you must register your booster de‐ vice with your wireless provider. If you should be requested by the FCC to cease operating your booster you are not al‐ lowed to insert your mobile phone in the charging tray anymore unless the booster is permanently deactivated by your local BMW dealer. You must not remove the booster from the car nor use it with any other than the pre-installed coupling device or antenna. Any modification of the existing antenna or coupling device as well as the use of other antennas or coupling devices will cause the cease of the booster´s operating license. The booster device fulfils the network protec‐ tion standards as required by the FCC, such as intermodulation limits, oscillation detection and gain limits. Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein Automotive Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 89 Communication Services and applications Services and applications Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed. General information BMW ConnectedDrive services are the foun‐ dation for using the services and applications described. Further services and applications can be incor‐ porated right from the point when you order your vehicle, or they can be added via the BMW ConnectedDrive customer portal after you have taken delivery. The content and scope of ConnectedDrive services can vary by country. Therefore, it is possible that some of the services and applica‐ tions described in this Owner's Manual may not be offered, or not yet be offered, in the ve‐ hicle's country of registration. Details on the content and scope of Connec‐ tedDrive can be obtained from www.bmwusa.com/connecteddrive or your service center. General information The offering depends on the equipment ver‐ sion of the vehicle and the country-specific variant. When traveling abroad, the services may not be fully available. For further information on the available serv‐ ices, the vehicle manufacturer recommends contacting a service partner or the hotline. Teleservices can comprise the following serv‐ ices: ▷ Service Request, refer to page 91. ▷ Automatic Service Request, refer to page 90. ▷ Teleservice Report, refer to page 91. ▷ Teleservice Battery Guard, refer to page 92. ▷ Your dealer’s service center, refer to page 92. ▷ Roadside Assistance, refer to page 91. Requirements ▷ Active ConnectedDrive contract, equip‐ ment version with Intelligent emergency call or BMW ConnectedDrive services. ▷ Cellular network reception must be availa‐ ble. ▷ Standby state or the ignition is switched on. Automatic Service Request BMW Teleservices Concept Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle mobility. 90 Concept The Teleservice data necessary for servicing the vehicle is sent automatically by BMW to the dealer’s service center prior to the service deadline. If possible, your service center will contact you and a service appointment can be arranged. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Services and applications This way, the dealer’s service center can plan the necessary work in advance. This shortens the duration of the service appointment. Last Service Request Check when your dealer's service center was notified, refer to page 91. Manual Service Request Concept Communication Neither personal data nor position data is transmitted. Displays Indicate when the last Teleservice Report was transmitted, refer to page 91. Last Service Request Concept The last Service Requests, for instance the last report to the dealer’s service center, can be displayed on the Control Display. In the event of a Service Request manually ini‐ tiated by the customer, Teleservice data on the vehicle's service requirements is sent by BMW to the service partner. If possible, your service center will contact you and a service appoint‐ ment can be arranged. Check to see when the last Service Request was transmitted. General information 1. "My Vehicle" A Service Request can also be started via a Check Control message, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. 2. "Vehicle status" Starting a Service Request Displaying the last Service Request 3. "Teleservice Call" Roadside Assistance 1. "ConnectedDrive" Concept 2. "BMW Assist" BMW Roadside Assistance can be contacted if assistance is needed in the event of a break‐ down. 3. "Teleservice Call" Teleservice Report General information Concept Transmits technical data that is evaluated for the ongoing development of BMW products from your vehicle to BMW at regular intervals, if needed. General information Teleservice Report is activated and free of charge in vehicles that meet certain technical requirements if they have an active BMW Con‐ nectedDrive contract and are equipped with In‐ telligent emergency call or BMW Connected‐ Drive services. In the event of a breakdown, data on the vehi‐ cle's condition are sent directly to Roadside Assistance. Roadside Assistance can also be contacted via a Check Control message, refer to the Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Starting Roadside Assistance Starting the service If the vehicle is equipped with Teleservices, support is offered through Teleservice Diagno‐ sis. 1. "ConnectedDrive" Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 91 Communication Services and applications 2. "BMW Assist" 3. "BMW Roadside Assistance" A voice connection is established. Teleservice Diagnosis Teleservice Diagnosis enables the wireless transmission of detailed vehicle data that is im‐ portant for vehicle diagnosis. This data is transmitted automatically. ConnectedDrive contract, and are equipped with Intelligent emergency call or BMW Con‐ nectedDrive services. To be informed by Bat‐ tery Guard Teleservice, your contact data must be stored in the ConnectedDrive customer portal. Displays Indicate when the last Teleservice Battery Guard Call was transmitted, refer to page 91. After the data is transmitted, the voice connec‐ tion to Roadside Assistance is reestablished. Your dealer’s service center Starting Teleservice Help Concept Teleservice Help enables an in-depth diagno‐ sis of the vehicle by Roadside Assistance via wireless transmission. Available contact to the dealer's service cen‐ ter. You can launch Teleservice Help by requesting it through Roadside Assistance. General information 1. Park the vehicle in a safe place. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Control Display is switched on. 4. "Teleservice Help" The driving ability of the vehicle can be re‐ stored for specific functions. In special cases, for instance following a change of owner or a move, an adaptation of the entered dealer’s service center may be necessary. This can be done via the hotline, by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop, or possibly even independently on the Control Display or in the ConnectedDrive customer portal. If this is not possible, further measures will be initiated, for instance Roadside Assistance will be informed. Displaying service centers Teleservice Battery Guard 1. "ConnectedDrive" or "Communication" A contact exists in the vehicle for the service partner. 2. "BMW Assist" Concept If the battery charge state falls below certain values, BMW will inform you or your dealer’s service center directly in defined cases or the next time the vehicle is started. 3. "Your service center" Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐ lowing functions are available in a service cen‐ ter contact: ▷ "Start guidance" General information ▷ Call contact. If necessary, the dealer's service center will contact you to arrange a service appointment. ▷ "Compose email" Battery Guard Teleservice is activated and free of charge only in vehicles that meet certain technical requirements, have an active BMW 92 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Services and applications Data transfer Communication Concept ▷ The date setting on the Control Display is current, see Owner's Manual for the vehi‐ cle. The data transfer status can be displayed dur‐ ing a service update. ▷ Cellular network reception must be availa‐ ble. Displaying the data transfer ConnectedDrive Store 1. "ConnectedDrive" 2. Concept In vehicles with specific technical require‐ ments, various services in the vehicle can be ordered later. Press button. 3. "Data transfer" Updating BMW services Concept Manual update of all services available in the vehicle. Updating services The range of services offered depends on the country. Ordering services 1. "ConnectedDrive" An overview of the services present in the vehicle and those to be ordered later is dis‐ played. 1. "ConnectedDrive" 2. General information Press button. 3. "Update BMW Assist" Customer Relations Concept Contact the BMW hotline for information on all aspects of your vehicle. Calling Customer relations 1. "ConnectedDrive" 2. "BMW Assist" 3. "Customer support" The hotline number is displayed and a voice connection can be established. ConnectedDrive Services Functional requirements ▷ Subscription to the optional Convenience Plan. 2. To purchase a service, select it and follow the instructions on the Control Display. BMW messages General information Message from the Concierge service and My Info are displayed. Information about the short messages from the mobile phone, refer to page 79. Displaying BMW messages 1. "ConnectedDrive" or "Communication" 2. "BMW messages" The most recent BMW messages are dis‐ played. Status A symbol identifies the message status. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 93 Communication Services and applications Vehicle apps Symbol Meaning Read BMW message. Concept Unread BMW message. BMW ConnectedDrive Services offer the option to display information, for instance re‐ garding the weather or sports, on the Control Display using apps and other functions. Filtering message list by status 1. Press button. 2. "Filter BMW messages" Displaying BMW ConnectedDrive Service apps 3. Select the desired setting. 1. "ConnectedDrive" Filtering message list by message type 1. "Filter" 2. Select the desired setting. ▷ My Info Messages, refer to page 93. ▷ Export/import driver profile, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Press button. 2. Delete highlighted message: "Delete message" Delete all messages: "Delete all messages" Additional functions Depending on the vehicle equipment, the fol‐ lowing functions are available in a selected message, from Concierge service, or from My Info. ▷ Messages Driver profile Deleting a message 1. 2. Select desired app. Select the location to start destination guidance. Registering automatically Registration is performed automatically when the vehicle app is opened. "Auto-login" The "Auto-login" function can be deactivated in the ConnectedDrive customer portal; corre‐ sponding settings may be required under Password protection in the vehicle in the Con‐ trol menu item. Deregistering 1. "ConnectedDrive" ▷ Select phone number to make a call. 2. "Vehicle apps" My Info 3. General information 4. "Logout" Press button. Messages from My Info can originate from the ConnectedDrive customer portal or be sent from selected partners. 94 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Services and applications Communication Adapting the menu General information The menu can be adapted, for instance to re‐ move entries from the menu for functions not being used. Depending on the country-specific version, CarPlay may not be available. Contact a deal‐ er’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop for more detailed infor‐ mation. 1. "ConnectedDrive" 2. "Personalize menu" 3. Select the desired setting. 4. Move the Controller to the left. Remote Services The iPhone provides CarPlay and any associ‐ ated functions. The scope and content depend on the device manufacturer and can vary de‐ pending on the country-specific version. The following restrictions apply to an iPhone connected via CarPlay: ▷ Calling is only possible via CarPlay. Concept With remote services, a connection can be es‐ tablished between a compatible smartphone and the vehicle. This can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle, e.g. General information Other functions may be available, depending on the vehicle. The BMW ConnectedDrive app must be down‐ loaded to execute these functions. Operation can be performed via the app. Functions must first be activated in the Con‐ nectedDrive customer portal before they can be used. An active BMW ConnectedDrive con‐ tract is required. Alternatively, certain functions can also be executed via the ConnectedDrive Call Center. The Owner's Manual for the BMW Connected‐ Drive app can be found on the ConnectedDrive customer portal or at bmw.com. ▷ The iPhone cannot be paired as additional phone. ▷ The phone book entries are not transferred into the vehicle. ▷ Only one additional phone can be con‐ nected with the vehicle. ▷ Using CarPlay can incur mobile telephony costs. These costs are not a part of the op‐ tional vehicle feature. Safety information WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.◀ Functional requirements Apple CarPlay ▷ Compatible iPhone. ▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract. Concept CarPlay allows certain functions of a compati‐ ble Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice op‐ eration and iDrive. ▷ WiFi and Siri voice operation are switched on on the iPhone. ▷ Bluetooth and CarPlay are switched on in the vehicle. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 95 Communication Services and applications Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay 1. "My Vehicle" 2. "iDrive settings" 2. Say the commands familiar from the iPhone. Switching CarPlay off 3. "Mobile devices" 1. "My Vehicle" 4. "Settings" 5. Select the following settings: ▷ "Bluetooth®" 2. "iDrive settings" 3. "Mobile devices" 4. "Settings" ▷ "Apple CarPlay" 5. "Apple CarPlay" Pairing iPhone with CarPlay Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle, see Owner's Manual for the vehicle. Apps Select CarPlay as the function: Concept "Apple CarPlay" Selecting CarPlay Certain apps of a compatible smartphone can be integrated in the vehicle. These apps are shown on the Control Display. CarPlay can be selected via the following me‐ nus: General information ▷ "Apple CarPlay" For reasons of safety, some apps are usable only while the vehicle is stationary. The CarPlay menu is displayed. ▷ "Media/Radio" "Now playing in Apple CarPlay" The iPhone music app opens. ▷ "Navigation" "Maps in Apple CarPlay" The iPhone navigation app opens. ▷ "Communication" "Phone in Apple CarPlay" The iPhone phone app opens. Using CarPlay CarPlay can be used via iDrive and voice oper‐ ation. Via voice operation: 1. Press and hold the button on the steering wheel, until the Siri Voice com‐ mand response is activated on the iPhone. 96 The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends the use of apps that BMW has determined to be compatible with your vehicle; otherwise there may be malfunctions in system opera‐ tions. ▷ The functional scope shown on the Control Display depends on the scope of the app installed on the smartphone. ▷ The data transfer of the apps from the smartphone to the vehicle can take some time. Some apps depend on the speed of the available Internet connection of the smartphone. ▷ Some smartphones cannot simultaneously use apps and the Bluetooth hands-free system. If necessary, restart the app on the smartphone after a phone conversation. ▷ Using apps on a smartphone can incur mo‐ bile telephony costs. These costs are not a part of the apps. Information about compatible smartphones can be found at www.bmw.com/bluetooth, in‐ Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Services and applications formation about available apps and their instal‐ lation can be found at www.bmw.com/connec‐ tivity, or contact your dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop. Safety information WARNING Operating the integrated information systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident. Only use the systems or devices when the traffic situation allows. If necessary, stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary.◀ Requirements ▷ Corresponding mobile wireless contract. ▷ Compatible smartphone. ▷ Apps are installed on the smartphone and ready for operation. Communication ▷ The smartphone is not selected anymore for using Bluetooth audio. The smartphone is connected to the vehi‐ cle via Bluetooth. A different smartphone connected to the vehicle was selected for using Bluetooth audio. Without Bluetooth audio, apps cannot be used via a Bluetooth connection. Two different smartphones are used for audio playback and for using apps. In this case, one of the smartphones has to be connected to the vehicle via the USB inter‐ face. ▷ The smartphone is connected to the vehi‐ cle via Bluetooth and USB interface at the same time. If the connection is established via the USB interface and Bluetooth at the same time, the Bluetooth connection is priori‐ tized. ▷ Smartphone is connected to the vehicle via snap-in adapter, USB port or Bluetooth, re‐ fer to the Owner's Manual of the vehicle. Using Apps 1. "ConnectedDrive" 2. Select desired app on the smartphone. Displaying the status 1. "ConnectedDrive" 2. "Mobile devices" Frequently asked questions Why are the apps installed on my smartphone not displayed on the Control Display, although the smartphone is connected to the vehicle? ▷ The smartphone is not selected anymore for using apps. A different smartphone connected to the vehicle was selected for using apps. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 97 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Reference This chapter contains an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Reference Everything from A to Z Everything from A to Z Index A Address entry, navigation 9 Alternative routes 18 AM/FM station 40 Announcement, navigation, see Spoken instructions 20 Apple CarPlay 95 Applications, see Apps 96 Appointments, see Calen‐ dar 81 App, Remote Services 95 Apps 96 Areas to be avoided 25 Arrow view, Split screen 27 Assistance, see Roadside As‐ sistance 91 Audio 47 Audio CD 48 Audio playback, Bluetooth 53 Audio playback, pause 36 Audio remote control 60 Automatic Service Re‐ quest 90 AUX-IN port in rear 61 AUX-IN port, operation 47 B Balance, sound settings 38 Bang & Olufsen, sound set‐ tings 39 Bass, sound settings 38 Battery Guard, Teleser‐ vice 92 Battery replacement, audio remote control 60 Battery replacement, remote control, rear entertain‐ ment 63 Bluetooth audio 53 100 Blu-ray player in rear 61 Blu-ray video 67 BMW ConnectedDrive 93 BMW ConnectedDrive Store 93 BMW messages 93 BMW Teleservices 90 BMW Touch Command, with rear entertainment 64 Bowers & Wilkins, sound set‐ tings 38 Breakdown assistance, see Roadside Assistance 91 C Calender 81 CD/DVD, safety informa‐ tion 48 Changing the entertainment source 36 Changing the route de‐ tails 17 Charging cradle, see Wireless charging tray 85 Concierge Service messages, see BMW messages 93 Conference, see Calls with multiple parties 76 ConnectedDrive 93 ConnectedDrive Store 93 Contacts 76 Customer relations 93 D Default settings, Naviga‐ tion 24 Destination entry by voice 10 Destination entry using GPS coordinates 13 Destination guidance 17 Destination guidance hints, route 22 Destination guidance with in‐ termediate destinations, see Trip 14 Destination input 9, 10 Destination, storing as con‐ tact 17 Dictation function 83 Digital radio, see HD Radio reception 41 DVD, Video 57 Dynamic destination guid‐ ance 31 E E-mail 80 Emergency service, see Roadside Assistance 91 Entertainment, control ele‐ ments 36 Entertainment in the rear 61 Equalizer 38 F Fader, sound settings 38 FM/AM station 40 G Gas station recommenda‐ tion 19 Gong, volume equaliza‐ tion 39 GPS coordinates, destination entry 13 GPS navigation, see Naviga‐ tion system 8 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 Everything from A to Z H My Info messages, see BMW messages 93 Hands-free system 76 HDMI port in rear 61 HD Radio 41 Headphones and vehicle loudspeakers in the rear 65 Help for rear entertainment, see frequently asked ques‐ tions 69 Help regarding navigation, see frequently asked ques‐ tions 33 Home address, navigation 10 I Inductive charging, see Wire‐ less charging tray 85 Interactive map, see Func‐ tions in the map view 22 Intermediate destination, nav‐ igation 14 iPod/iPhone 53 N Navigation, Split screen 27 Navigation system 8 Notes 82 O Online alternative routes 18 P Pause, audio playback 36 Phone conference, see Calls with multiple parties 76 Points of Interest, naviga‐ tion 11 Q Quick search 10 L R List of destination guidance hints, Split screen 27 Radio 40 Radio, adjusting the vol‐ ume 36 Radio, control elements 36 Radio, muting 36 Radio, see changing the en‐ tertainment source 36 Radio, tone settings 38 RDS 40 Reading out loud 83 Realtime traffic information, RTTI 30 Rear entertainment 61 Rear entertainment, connec‐ tions 61 Recent destinations 9 Remote control, audio 60 Remote control, rear enter‐ tainment 62 M Maneuvering hints, see Desti‐ nation guidance hints 22 Map, opening for naviga‐ tion 16 Map update 32 Map view, functions 22 Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 29 Messages from BMW 93 MP3 player, see Audio 47 Multi-channel playback, sur‐ round 38 Music collection 49 Reference Remote Services, App 95 Renaming a station 41 Roadside Assistance 91 Route criteria, route 17 Route details, see Naviga‐ tion 18 Route magnet, see Changing the route details 20 Route section, bypassing 19 RTTI realtime traffic informa‐ tion 30 S Satellite radio 42 Screen Mirroring, video 59 Search charging stations, see Charging stations and Points of Interest 11 Select a destination from contacts, Navigation 13 Service messages, see BMW messages 93 Service Request 91 Service, see Roadside Assis‐ tance 91 Services, Remote 95 Settings, Navigation 24 Short messages 79 Snap-in adapter, mobile phone 84 Software applications, Car‐ Play 95 Software applications, see Apps 96 Sound, Bang & Olufsen 39 Sound, Bowers & Wilkins 38 Sound, multi-channel play‐ back, surround 38 Sound output 36 Speed Volume, volume equal‐ ization 39 Split screen, Navigation 27 Spoken instructions, naviga‐ tion 20 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 101 Reference Everything from A to Z State/province, selecting for navigation 9 Station, AM/FM 40 Stations, stored 46 Station, storing 40 Store, see BMW Connected‐ Drive Store 93 Surround, multi-channel play‐ back 38 Switching calls, see Calls with multiple parties 76 Video, Screen Mirroring 59 Voice command response 78 Voice notes 82 Volume equalization 39 W Wireless charging tray 85 Y Your dealer's service cen‐ ter 92 T Tablet, with rear entertain‐ ment 64 Tasks 82 Telephone conference, see Calls with multiple par‐ ties 76 Teleservice Battery Guard 92 Teleservice Report 91 Text messages, see Short messages 79 Text recognition 83 Tone 38 Touch Command, with rear entertainment 64 Traffic bulletins, naviga‐ tion 29 Treble, sound settings 38 Trip, destination guidance with intermediate destina‐ tions 14 U Update, navigation map 32 USB audio interface 53 USB port in rear 61 V Vehicle apps 94 Video DVD 57 Video playback 57 102 Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - II/17 More about BMW The Ultimate Driving Machine® 01402978812 ue bmwusa.com *BL297881200L* Online Edition for Part no. 01402978812 - 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