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EnglishOVERVIEW for your BMW 2 Series 2014-2021
OVERVIEW
Driving area ................................................................................................. 38
iDrive ............................................................................................................ 42
Voice control system ................................................................................. 51
General settings ......................................................................................... 55
Owner's Handbook media ........................................................................ 67
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Driving area
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Driving area
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
Around the steering wheel
1
2
3
Power window switchesꢀꢁ86
Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ100
Glove box on the driver's sideꢀꢁ218
Driver Assistance Systems
Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ162
Front fog lightsꢀꢁ148
Rear fog lightꢀꢁ148
Light switchꢀꢁ144
Lane Departure Warningꢀꢁ171
Lights
Lights off
Daytime driving lightsꢀꢁ146
4
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Driving area
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Side lightsꢀꢁ144
Active Cruise Control: to reduce
the distance
Low-beam headlightsꢀꢁ145
Active Cruise Control: to increase
the distance
Automatic driving lights con‐
trolꢀꢁ145
Rocker switch for Cruise Control
7
8
Instrument clusterꢀꢁ129
Adaptive light functionsꢀꢁ146
High-beam assistanceꢀꢁ147
Instrument lightingꢀꢁ149
Buttons on steering wheel, right
Entertainment source, see Owner's
Handbook for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment, Communicationꢀꢁ8
Volume, see Owner's Handbook for
Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
municationꢀꢁ8
Manual headlight beam throw ad‐
justmentꢀꢁ147
5
Steering-column lever, left
Voice controlꢀꢁ51
Turn indicatorꢀꢁ117
Telephone, see Owner's Handbook
for Navigation, Entertainment,
Communicationꢀꢁ8
High-beam headlights, headlight
flasherꢀꢁ117
Knurled wheel for selection listsꢀꢁ139
High-beam assistanceꢀꢁ147
9
Engine start/stop and ignition on/
offꢀꢁ113
Parking lightsꢀꢁ145
Auto Start Stop functionꢀꢁ114
On-board computerꢀꢁ139
10 Steering-column lever, right
Wipersꢀꢁ118
6
Buttons on steering wheel, left
Speed limiterꢀꢁ173
Rain sensorꢀꢁ119
Cruise Control on/off, inter‐
ruptꢀꢁ188
To clean the windows and head‐
lightsꢀꢁ120
Active Cruise Control on/off, inter‐
ruptꢀꢁ182
11
12
Horn, entire area
Cruise Control: to resume a speed
Steering wheel heatingꢀꢁ102
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Driving area
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13 To adjust the steering wheelꢀꢁ102
14 To release the bonnetꢀꢁ272
Around the centre console
1
2
3
4
Control Displayꢀꢁ42
Glove boxꢀꢁ217
Ventilationꢀꢁ209
8
9
Parking brakeꢀꢁ117
Park Distance Control, PDCꢀꢁ191
Rear-view cameraꢀꢁ195
Park Assistantꢀꢁ198
Hazard warning lightsꢀꢁ291
10
Driving Experience Controlꢀꢁ179
Central locking systemꢀꢁ77
Dynamic Stability Control,
DSCꢀꢁ176
5
Radio/CD/Multimedia, see Owner's
Handbook for Navigation, Entertainment,
Communicationꢀꢁ8
11 Steptronic transmission selector leverꢀꢁ123
Manual transmission selector leverꢀꢁ122
6
7
Climateꢀꢁ203
Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ42
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Around roofliner
1
2
3
Emergency call, SOSꢀꢁ292
4
5
Reading lightsꢀꢁ149
Glass Roofꢀꢁ87
Interior lightꢀꢁ149
Front passenger airbag indicator
lampꢀꢁ153
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iDrive
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iDrive
Vehicle equipment
Entry and display
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Letters and numbers
Depending on the menu, it is possible to enter
upper and lower case letters, numbers and char‐
acters.
Symbol
Function
or
Switch between upper and
lower case.
To insert spaces.
To use the voice control.
To confirm your entry.
Principle
iDrive brings together the functions of a number
of switches. These functions can be operated
using the Controller and, depending on the
equipment version, the touchscreen.
Entry comparison
When entering names and addresses, the selec‐
tion is gradually narrowed down and possibly
supplemented with every subsequent letter en‐
tered.
Safety note
Inputs are continuously compared with the data
saved in the vehicle.
▷ Only letters for which data is available are of‐
fered for entry.
WARNING
Operating integrated information systems and
communication devices during a journey may
distract you from the road. You could lose con‐
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Only operate the systems or devices if the traf‐
fic conditions allow you to do so. Stop if neces‐
sary and operate the systems or devices with
the vehicle at a standstill.
▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐
tered in all languages available in iDrive.
Enabling/disabling functions
Some menu items are preceded by a checkbox.
The box indicates whether the function is ena‐
bled or disabled. Selecting the menu item ena‐
bles or disables the function.
Function is enabled.
Function is disabled.
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Status information
General
The status field is located in the top area of the
Control Display. Status information is displayed
in the form of symbols.
Symbol
Meaning
Online Entertainment.
WLAN.
Other symbols
Symbols for telephone
Symbol Meaning
Check Control message.
Symbol Meaning
Incoming or outgoing call.
Missed call.
Sound output switched off.
Encrypted connection not active.
Determining the current vehicle posi‐
tion.
Reception level of mobile telephone
network.
Traffic information.
Searching for network.
No mobile telephone network avail‐
able.
Split screen
Critical charge state of the mobile
telephone reached.
General
Additional information, for example information
from the on-board computer, can be displayed
on the right-hand side of the split screen in some
menus.
Data transfer not possible.
Roaming active.
The additional information remains visible in the
split screen even if you switch to a different
menu.
Text message received.
Message received.
Reminder.
Switching on/off
Sending not possible.
Contacts are being loaded.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Split screen"
Symbols for entertainment
Selecting the display
Symbol
Meaning
The display can be selected in the menus in
which a split screen view is possible.
CD/DVD player.
Music hard disc.
Bluetooth audio.
USB audio interface.
1. Tilt the Controller to the right until split
screen is selected.
2. Press the Controller.
3. Select the desired setting.
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Defining the list of displays
Safety note
The list of displays can be defined.
NOTE
1. Tilt the Controller to the right until split
screen is selected.
Objects located in front of the Control Display
may slip and damage the Control Display.
There is a risk of material damage. Do not place
objects in front of the Control Display.
2. Press the Controller.
3. "Personalise menu"
4. Select the desired setting.
5. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Switching on/off automatically
The Control Display is switched on automatically
after unlocking.
Controls
In certain situations, the Control Display is
switched off automatically, for example if no op‐
eration is performed on the vehicle for several
minutes.
Overview
Switching on/off manually
The Control Display can also be switched off
manually.
1.
Press the button.
2. "Switch off control display"
1
2
Control Display, with touchscreen depending
on the equipment version
Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐
troller to switch it back on again.
Controller with buttons and, depending on
the equipment version, with touchpad
Controller with navigation
system
Control Display
General
To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐
structions, see page 303.
General
The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and perform settings.
If the Control Display is exposed to very high
temperatures, for example because of strong
sunlight, the brightness may be reduced and the
Control Display may even switch itself off. Nor‐
mal functions will be restored when the tempera‐
ture is reduced, for example by shading or using
the air conditioning system.
Operation
▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐
ample.
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Button Function
To call up the destination entry menu
of the navigation system.
To call up the navigation map.
Press once: to call up the previous
screen.
Press and hold: to call up the recently
used menus.
▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.
To call up the Options menu.
Controller without navigation
system
General
The buttons can be used to call up menus di‐
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and perform settings.
▷ Tilt in four directions to switch between
screens, for example.
Operation
▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐
ample.
Buttons on the Controller
Button Function
Press once: to call up the main menu.
▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.
Press twice: shows all menu items of
the main menu.
To call up the Communication menu.
To call up the Media/Radio menu.
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Operation using the
Controller
Calling up the main menu
Press the button.
▷ Tilt in two directions to switch between
screens, for example.
The main menu is displayed.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Buttons on the Controller
Adapting the main menu
Button Function
1.
Press the button twice.
All menu items of the main menu are dis‐
played.
Press once: to call up the main menu.
Press twice: shows all menu items of
the main menu.
2. Select a menu item.
3. To move a menu item to the desired position,
tilt the Controller to the right or left.
To call up the Communication menu.
To call up the Media/Radio menu.
Selecting a menu item
Highlighted menu items can be selected.
Press once: to call up the previous
screen.
1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu
item is highlighted.
Press and hold: to call up the recently
used menus.
To call up the Options menu.
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2. Press the Controller.
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness"
Switching between screens
After a menu item has been selected, for exam‐
ple "iDrive settings", a new screen is displayed.
6. Turn the Controller until the desired setting is
displayed.
7. Press the Controller.
Entering letters and numbers
Entry
▷ Tilt the Controller to the left.
The current screen is closed and the previ‐
ous screen is displayed.
▷
Press the button.
1. Turn the Controller: to select letters or num‐
bers.
The previous screen is opened again.
▷ Tilt the Controller to the right.
The new screen is opened.
2.
: to confirm your entry.
Deleting
An arrow indicates that further screens can be
called up.
Symbol Function
Calling up recently used menus
The recently used menus can be displayed.
Press the Controller: to delete letters
or numbers.
Press and hold the Controller: to de‐
lete all letters or numbers.
Press and hold the button.
The recently used menus are displayed.
Operating alphabetical lists
For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,
the letters for which entries are available can be
displayed on the left.
Calling up the Options menu
Press the button.
The "Options" menu is displayed.
1. Turn the Controller quickly to the left or right.
The menu consists of various areas:
▷ Screen settings, for example "Split screen".
All the letters for which an entry is available
are shown on the left.
2. Select the initial letter of the desired entry.
▷ Operating options for the selected main
menu, for example for "Media/Radio".
The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐
played.
▷ If applicable, other operating options for the
selected menu, for example "Save station".
Operation by touchscreen
Adjusting the settings
Settings such as brightness can be adjusted.
Via iDrive:
General
The Control Display is equipped with a touch‐
screen.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Touch the touchscreen with your fingers. Do not
use any objects.
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Via iDrive:
Calling up the main menu
Tap the symbol.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Contents of main menu"
Switching between screens
After a menu item has been selected, a new
screen is displayed.
An arrow indicates that further screens can be
called up.
▷ Swipe to the left.
▷ Tap the arrow.
The main menu is displayed.
The new screen is opened.
All iDrive functions can be called up via the main
menu.
Adjusting the settings
Adapting the main menu
Settings such as brightness can be made using
the touchscreen.
1.
Tap the symbol.
Via iDrive:
All menu items of the main menu are dis‐
played.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. Drag the menu item to the desired position
on the right or left.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness"
Selecting a menu item
Touch the required menu item.
6. Perform the desired setting:
▷ Move to the right or left until the required
setting is displayed.
▷
Tap the symbol.
Entering letters and numbers
Entry
1.
Tap the symbol on the touchscreen.
A keyboard appears on the Control Display.
Dynamic content
2. Enter letters and numbers.
Dynamic content can be displayed within the
menu items. The content in the menu items up‐
dates automatically, for example active route
guidance in the navigation. To go straight to the
dynamic content, tap the bottom area of the
menu item.
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▷ The system generally recognises numbers
and upper and lower case letters. It may be
necessary to switch between upper and
lower case, numbers and characters, see
page 47.
Deleting
Symbol Function
Tap the symbol: to delete letter or
number.
▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the
Control Display.
Tap and hold the symbol: to delete
all letters or numbers.
▷ Always enter associated characters, for ex‐
ample accents or dots, so that the letter can
be clearly identified. The input options de‐
pend on the language that has been set. You
may need to enter special characters using
the Controller.
Operation of the navigation map
The navigation map can be moved via the touch‐
screen.
Function
Operation
Entering special characters
To enlarge/reduce
the map.
Pinch together or move
apart your fingers.
Entry
Operation
To delete a char‐ Swipe to the left on the
acter. touchpad.
Touchpad
To enter a space. From the centre of the
General
touchpad, swipe to the
right.
Some of the functions of the iDrive can be oper‐
ated with the touchpad of the Controller.
To enter a hy‐
phen.
At the top of the touchpad,
swipe to the right.
Selecting functions
Via iDrive:
To enter an un‐
derscore.
At the bottom of the
touchpad, swipe to the
right.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
Operating map
3. "Touchpad"
The map of the navigation system can be moved
using the touchpad.
4. Select the desired setting:
▷ "Write": to enter letters and numbers.
▷ "Map": to operate the map.
Function
Operation
▷ "Search fields": to write letters without se‐
lecting the list field.
To move the map. Swipe in the appropriate
direction.
▷ "Audio feedback": to have the entered let‐
ters and numbers read out.
To enlarge/reduce On the touchpad, pinch
the map.
together or move apart
your fingers.
Entering letters and numbers
Entering letters requires a bit of practice to begin
with. Bear in mind the following when entering:
To display the
menu.
Tap once.
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Favourites buttons
General
iDrive functions, for example radio stations, navi‐
gation destinations, telephone numbers and
shortcuts to the menu, can be saved to Favour‐
ites buttons and called up directly.
The settings are saved for the current driver pro‐
file.
Saving a function
1. Select function via iDrive.
2.
Press and hold the desired button
until a signal sounds.
Performing a function
Press the button.
The function is carried out immediately. If you
have selected a telephone number for example,
the connection will also be established.
Displaying the button
assignment
Touch the buttons with your finger. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The button assignment is displayed at the top
edge of the screen.
Clearing the button assignment
1. Press and hold buttons 1 and 8 simultane‐
ously for approximately 5 seconds.
2. "OK"
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Voice control system
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Voice control system
›[...] Station ...‹, for example Classic Radio sta‐
tion.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Operating requirements
On the Control Display set a language that is also
supported by the voice control system, so that
the vehicle can identify spoken commands.
To select the language, see page 55.
Saying voice commands
Principle
Activating the voice control
system
The voice control system enables most of the
functions shown in the Control Display to be op‐
erated by spoken commands. The system pro‐
vides spoken announcements to assist you with
input.
1.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
2. Wait for the acoustic signal.
3. Say the command.
This symbol on the Control Display
shows that the voice control system is
active.
General
▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐
hicle is stationary can only be operated via
the voice control system to a limited extent.
It is possible that no further spoken commands
are available. In this case, switch to iDrive to op‐
erate the function.
▷ The system has a special microphone on the
driver's side.
Switching off the voice control
system
▷ ›...‹ indicates commands for the voice control
system in the Owner's Handbook.
▷ Commands and numbers should be spoken
fluently, with the usual emphasis and at a nor‐
mal volume and speed.
Press the button on the steering wheel
or say ›Cancel‹.
▷ Always say the commands in the language of
the voice control system.
Using the voice control system
on the smartphone
A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be
operated via voice control.
▷ When selecting the radio station, use the
customary pronunciation of the station name
as it is displayed on the Control Display.
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This requires voice control to be activated on the
smartphone.
▷ To have help on the current menu read
aloud: ›Help‹.
1.
Press and hold the button on the
steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.
An example: calling up
sound settings
Voice control on the smartphone is activated.
The commands for the menu items are spoken
exactly as they are selected using the Controller.
2.
Release the button.
If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐
pears on the Control Display.
1. If necessary, switch on entertainment audio
output.
If it was not possible to activate voice control, the
list of Bluetooth devices appears on the Control
Display.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. ›Media and radio‹
4. ›Sound‹
Possible commands
General
Settings
Most of the menu items on the Control Display
can be said as commands.
Selecting the speech dialogue
You can select whether the system uses the
standard dialogue or the short variant.
Commands from other menus can also be spo‐
ken.
Some list entries, for example telephone book
entries, can also be selected using the voice
control system. When doing this, say the list en‐
tries exactly as they are shown in the relevant list.
If the short variant is selected, the system an‐
nouncements are played in shortened form.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Displaying possible commands
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
The following is displayed in the upper area of
the Control Display:
▷ Some of the possible commands for the cur‐
rent menu.
4. "Voice control:"
5. Select the desired setting.
▷ Some of the possible commands from other
menus.
Activating voice recognition via
server
Voice recognition via server enables use of the
dictation function, allows destinations to be en‐
tered using natural speech and improves the
quality of voice recognition. For use, data are
sent to a service provider and stored locally
there.
▷ Voice recognition status.
▷
Encrypted connection unavailable.
Help with the voice control
system
▷ To have information about the voice control
system read aloud: ›General information on
voice control‹.
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Via iDrive:
Information for emergency
calls
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
The voice control system should not be used for
emergency calls. Under stress, a person's
speech and voice pitch can change. This could
unnecessarily delay connection of your call.
4. "Server speech recognition"
Speaking during voice output
Instead, use the SOS button, see page 292, lo‐
cated near the rear-view mirror.
It is possible to answer while the voice control
system is querying your previous spoken instruc‐
tion. The function can be deactivated if the quer‐
ies are frequently cancelled inadvertently, for ex‐
ample due to background noise or people
speaking.
System limits
▷ Doors, windows and the Glass Roof should
be kept closed to avoid noise interference.
Via iDrive:
▷ Avoid background noise in the vehicle while
you are speaking.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Language"
4. "Speaking during voice output"
Amazon Alexa Car
Integration
Selecting the language
Principle
Alexa is a digital assistant from Amazon. Amazon
Alexa Car Integration enables Alexa to be used in
the vehicle.
The language to be used for voice control and
system announcements can be selected.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
General
2. "iDrive settings"
Some of Alexa's functions may only work to a
limited extent in the vehicle to ensure they do not
create a safety risk when driving.
3. If applicable, "Language"
4. "Language:"
5. Select the desired language.
Operating requirements
▷ Amazon Alexa Car Integration acquired via
the ConnectedDrive Store.
Adjusting the volume
▷ The same ConnectedDrive account is used
in the vehicle as in the BMW Connected app.
Turn the volume knob during the spoken instruc‐
tions until the desired volume is obtained.
▷ Vehicle is linked in the BMW Connected app.
▷ The volume setting is retained even if you
change the volume of other audio sources.
▷ Amazon account and BMW account are
linked in the BMW Connected app.
▷ The volume setting is saved for the current
driver profile.
▷ Bluetooth connection or USB connection be‐
tween vehicle and mobile device is active.
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Activation in the BMW
Connected app
Amazon Alexa Car Integration is activated in the
BMW Connected app.
Follow the instructions in the app.
Activation in the vehicle
Authorisation to use Amazon Alexa Car Integra‐
tion needs to be provided before the start of
each journey.
1. Authorising Amazon Alexa Car Integration:
▷ Pair the mobile device with the vehicle via
Bluetooth.
▷ Select a driver profile, see page 80.
2.
Press the button on the steering
wheel.
3. Wait for the acoustic signal.
4. Say the activation word "Alexa" and the re‐
quired command.
Information about the active function appears
on the Control Display.
Malfunction
In the event of a malfunction, stop the vehicle
and restart the engine.
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General settings
4. "Time zone:"
Vehicle equipment
5. Select the desired setting.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Setting the time
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time:"
5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are
displayed.
Language
6. Press the Controller.
7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes
are displayed.
Selecting the language
Via iDrive:
8. Press the Controller.
1. "My Vehicle"
Setting the time format
2. "iDrive settings"
Via iDrive:
3. If applicable, "Language"
4. "Language:"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
3. "Date and time"
4. "Time format:"
Selecting the speech dialogue
Speech dialogue for the voice control system,
see page 52.
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Automatic time setting
Depending on the equipment, the time, date and,
if necessary, time zone are updated automati‐
cally.
Time
Setting the time zone
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Automatic time setting"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
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The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Date
Activating/deactivating
display of the current
vehicle position
Setting the date
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date:"
Principle
If vehicle tracking is activated, the current vehicle
position can be displayed in the BMW Connec‐
ted app or in the ConnectedDrive customer por‐
tal.
5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
6. Press the Controller.
7. Alter the setting for the month and year.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Vehicle tracking"
4. "Vehicle tracking"
Setting the date format
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
Activating/deactivating
information windows
3. "Date and time"
4. "Date format:"
5. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Information windows are automatically shown on
the Control Display for some functions. Some of
these information windows can be activated or
deactivated.
Selecting the units of
measurement
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
It is possible to select the units of measurement
for various values, for example consumption, dis‐
tances and temperature.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Pop-ups"
4. Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Units"
4. Select the desired menu item.
5. Select the desired setting.
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▷ Messages from the Concierge Service or the
BMW Connected app, for example.
Control Display
▷ Check Control messages.
Brightness
Via iDrive:
▷ Service requirement messages.
▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Displays"
Messages are additionally displayed in the status
field.
Calling up messages
Via iDrive:
4. "Control display"
5. "Brightness"
6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐
ness is obtained.
1. "Notifications"
2. Select the required message.
7. Press the Controller.
The associated menu is opened and the mes‐
sage displayed.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
Depending on the lighting conditions, the bright‐
ness adjustment may not be immediately appa‐
rent.
Deleting messages
All messages which are not Check Control mes‐
sages or messages from the vehicle manufac‐
turer can be deleted from the list.
Selecting the content of the main
menu
The content displayed in some menu items of
the main menu can be selected.
Check Control messages or messages from the
vehicle manufacturer remain for as long as they
are relevant.
Via iDrive:
1.
Press the button.
1. "Notifications"
2. "Contents of main menu"
2. Select the required message if necessary.
3. Select the desired menu and desired content.
The setting is saved for the current driver profile.
3.
Press the button.
4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Messages
Settings
Principle
The following settings can be performed:
The menu shows all messages received by the
vehicle, centrally in the form of a list.
▷ Selection of applications from which mes‐
sages are permitted.
▷ Sorting of sequence of messages by date or
priority.
General
The following messages can be displayed:
Via iDrive:
▷ Traffic messages.
1. "My Vehicle"
▷ Communication messages, for example e-
mail, SMS or reminders.
2. "iDrive settings"
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3. "Notifications"
▷ Saved Favourites buttons.
4. Select the desired setting.
▷ Trip and on-board computer values.
▷ Music hard disc.
▷ Navigation, for example saved destinations.
▷ Phone book.
Data protection
▷ Online data, for example Favourites, cookies.
▷ Office data, for example voice memos.
▷ Login accounts.
Data transfer
Principle
The vehicle offers various functions whose use
requires data to be transferred to BMW or a serv‐
ice provider. The transfer of data can be deacti‐
vated for some functions.
It may take up to 15 minutes in total to delete
data.
Operating requirements
Data can only be deleted with the vehicle at a
standstill.
General
If data transfer has been deactivated for a func‐
tion, then that function cannot be used.
Deleting data
Only perform settings with the vehicle at a stand‐
still.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. "My Vehicle"
Activating/deactivating
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:
3. "iDrive settings"
4. "Data privacy"
1. "My Vehicle"
5. "Delete personal data"
6. "Delete personal data"
7. "OK"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Data privacy"
4. Select the desired setting.
8. Exit and lock the vehicle.
Deletion is completed after 15 minutes.
Deleting personal data in the
vehicle
If not all data is deleted, repeat the deletion proc‐
ess if required.
Principle
Cancelling deletion
Start the engine to cancel data deletion.
Depending on use, the vehicle stores personal
data such as saved radio stations. This personal
data can be permanently deleted using iDrive.
Connections
General
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, the
following data can be deleted:
Principle
▷ Driver profile settings.
▷ Saved radio stations.
Various types of connection are available in the
vehicle for using mobile devices. Which connec‐
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tion type to select depends on the mobile device
and the function you wish to use.
Registered devices are then automatically recog‐
nised and connected to the vehicle.
General
Safety note
The following lists show possible functions and
the appropriate connection types for them. The
level of functionality depends on the mobile de‐
vice.
WARNING
Operating integrated information systems and
communication devices during a journey may
distract you from the road. You could lose con‐
trol of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Only operate the systems or devices if the traf‐
fic conditions allow you to do so. Stop if neces‐
sary and operate the systems or devices with
the vehicle at a standstill.
Function
Connec‐
tion type
Making calls using the hands-
free system.
Bluetooth.
Operating telephone functions
via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.
Compatible devices
General
Information about mobile devices compatible
bluetooth.
Playing music from the smart‐
phone or the audio player.
Bluetooth or
USB.
Operating compatible apps via
iDrive.
Bluetooth or
USB.
Malfunctions may occur when using unlisted de‐
vices or different software versions.
USB storage medium:
USB.
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
Viewing the vehicle identification
number and software part number
When looking for compatible devices, the vehicle
identification number and software part number
may have to be stated. These numbers can be
displayed in the vehicle.
Performing software updates.
Importing and exporting stored
journeys.
Music playback.
Playing videos from the smart‐
phone or the USB device.
USB.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Using the vehicle's Internet ac‐
cess.
Internet hot‐
spot.
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
Operate Apple CarPlay apps via Bluetooth
iDrive and by voice commands. and WiFi.
5. "Bluetooth information"
6. "System information"
The following connection types require a one-off
registration process with the vehicle:
You have the option of performing a software up‐
date, see page 65.
▷ Bluetooth.
▷ Internet hotspot.
▷ Apple CarPlay.
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Activate this function to have contact pic‐
tures displayed.
Bluetooth connection
Operating requirements
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
▷ Compatible device, see page 59, with Blue‐
tooth interface.
Activate the function to use Apple Car‐
Play.
▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.
▷ The device is operational.
6. Tilt the Controller to the left.
Registering the mobile device with
the vehicle
▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in
the vehicle, see page 60.
Via iDrive:
▷ The device may require certain Bluetooth de‐
fault settings, for example visibility; see the
user manual of the device.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
Switching on Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
5. Select the functions for which the device will
be used:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
▷
▷
▷
▷
"Telephone"
"Bluetooth audio"
"Apps"
5. "Bluetooth"
"Apple CarPlay"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis‐
played in the Control Display.
Enabling/disabling telephone
functions
To be able to use all supported functions of a
mobile telephone, it is necessary for the
following functions to be activated before regis‐
tering.
6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth
devices in the vicinity.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is shown
on the display of the mobile device.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
7. Depending on the mobile device, either a
control number is displayed, or you will have
to enter the control number yourself.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
▷ Compare the control number shown on
the Control Display with the control num‐
ber in the device display.
5. Select the desired setting; for example:
▷ "Office"
Confirm the control number in the device
and on the Control Display.
Activate this function to transfer SMS
messages, e-mails, calendar, tasks,
memos and reminders to the vehicle.
Transferring all data to the vehicle may in‐
cur costs.
▷ Enter the same control number on the de‐
vice and via iDrive then confirm.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list, see page 64.
▷ "Contact pictures"
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If the connection was not successful: Frequently
Asked Questions, see page 61.
▷ The transfer of the phone book entries is not
yet completed.
▷ Under certain circumstances only the phone
book entries saved in the mobile telephone or
on the SIM card are transferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the mobile device to work correctly, the pre‐
conditions have to be met and all the necessary
steps have to be carried out in the correct order.
Nevertheless, there may still be instances where
the mobile device does not function as expected.
▷ It is possible that phone book entries with
special characters cannot be displayed.
▷ It may not be possible to transfer contacts
from social networks.
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
▷ The number of telephone book entries to be
saved is too high.
Why could the mobile telephone not be paired or
connected?
▷ The data volume of the contact is too large,
for example due to saved information such as
memos.
▷ Too many Bluetooth devices are paired to
the mobile telephone or the vehicle.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
▷ A mobile telephone can only be connected as
an audio source or as a telephone.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections from
the device list on the mobile telephone and
start a new device search.
Configure the mobile telephone and connect
it with the telephone or additional telephone
function.
▷ The mobile telephone is in power-save mode
or the battery is low.
How can the telephone connection quality be
improved?
Charge the mobile telephone.
▷ Depending on the mobile telephone, it may
be possible to adjust the strength of the
Bluetooth signal on the mobile telephone.
Why does the mobile telephone no longer re‐
spond?
▷ The applications on the mobile telephone are
no longer functioning.
▷ Place the mobile telephone in the snap-in
adapter or close to the centre console.
Switch the mobile telephone off and on
again.
▷ Insert the mobile telephone in the wireless
charging dock.
▷ Ambient temperatures too high or too low to
operate the mobile telephone.
▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
Do not subject the mobile telephone to ex‐
treme ambient conditions.
If all the points on the list have been reviewed
and the desired function cannot be performed,
contact the Hotline, a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partner
or a specialist workshop.
Why can telephone functions not be operated via
iDrive?
▷ The mobile telephone may not be configured
correctly, for example as a Bluetooth audio
device.
USB connection
General
Connect the mobile telephone with the tele‐
phone or additional telephone function.
Mobile devices with a USB port are connected to
the USB interface.
Why are no phone book entries, not all entries or
incomplete entries displayed?
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▷ Mobile telephones.
in the vehicle when the device is also con‐
nected to the USB interface.
The snap-in adapter has its own USB port
that is automatically connected when an ap‐
propriate mobile telephone is inserted.
▷ Depending on how the USB device is being
used, it may be necessary to perform settings
on the USB device; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
▷ Audio devices with a USB port, for example
MP3 players.
Unsuitable USB devices:
▷ USB storage devices.
▷ USB hard drives.
Common file systems are supported. For‐
mats FAT32 and exFAT are recommended.
▷ USB hubs.
A connected USB device is charged via the USB
interface if the device supports this. Note the
maximum charging current of the USB interface.
▷ USB memory card reader with several slots.
▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.
▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.
The following can be done at USB interfaces
compatible with data transfer:
Operating requirements
Compatible device, see page 59, with USB inter‐
face.
▷ Exporting and importing of driver profiles, see
page 80.
▷ Playback of music files via USB audio.
▷ Playback of video films via USB video.
Connecting a device
Connect the USB device to a USB interface, see
page 214, using a suitable adapter cable.
▷ Importing of software updates, see
page 65.
The USB device is displayed in the device list,
see page 64.
▷ Importing trips.
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
▷ Do not use force when inserting the plug into
the USB interface.
Internet connection
General
Up to 8 devices can be connected at the same
time using the Internet hotspot.
▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.
▷ Protect the USB device from mechanical
damage.
▷ Due to the large variety of USB devices avail‐
able on the market, operation via the vehicle
cannot be ensured for every device.
Operating requirements
▷ Compatible device, see page 59, with WiFi
interface.
▷ Do not expose the USB devices to extreme
environmental conditions, for example very
high temperatures; see the operating instruc‐
tions of the device.
▷ ConnectedDrive contract.
▷ Data contract with a service provider.
▷ WiFi activated on the device.
▷ Internet hotspot activated on the vehicle.
▷ Ignition is switched on.
▷ Due to the large variety of different compres‐
sion techniques, correct playback of the me‐
dia stored on the USB device cannot be
guaranteed in every case.
▷ To ensure correct transfer of the stored data,
do not charge a USB device from the socket
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Activating the Internet hotspot
Via iDrive:
4.
5.
Press the button.
▷ "Change hotspot key"
1. "My Vehicle"
Enter the required hotspot code.
▷ "Change hotspot name"
Enter the required network name.
▷ "Hide hotspot"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
5. "Internet hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.
6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or the
network name:
Connecting a device to the Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
Select the symbol.
Apple CarPlay preparation
Principle
CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri
voice operation and using iDrive.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Connect new device"
5.
"Internet hotspot"
The hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐
played on the Control Display.
Operating requirements
6. On the device, search for WiFi networks. Se‐
lect the network name on the device.
▷ Compatible iPhone, see page 59.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.
▷ Corresponding mobile radio contract.
7. Enter the hotspot code on the device and
connect.
▷ Bluetooth, WiFi and Siri voice operation are
activated on the iPhone.
A data volume must be purchased from a service
provider when you first connect to the Internet
via the Internet hotspot.
▷ Booking of the ConnectedDrive service:
Apple CarPlay preparation.
This data volume is used by all devices connec‐
ted via the Internet hotspot.
Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay
Via iDrive:
Data volumes can be purchased via the Connec‐
tedDrive Store.
1. "My Vehicle"
Settings
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be
hidden to prevent it from being discovered by
other devices.
5. Select the following settings:
▷ "Bluetooth"
Via iDrive:
▷ "Apple CarPlay"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
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▷ Once the device has been detected, the data
saved on the SIM card or in the mobile tele‐
phone is transferred to the vehicle.
Registering iPhone with CarPlay
Register iPhone via Bluetooth on the vehicle, see
page 60.
▷ In some devices, certain settings may be
necessary, for example authorisation, see the
operating instructions of the device.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐
played in the device list, see page 64.
Displaying the device list
All devices registered or connected to the vehi‐
cle are displayed in the device list.
Operation
For further information, see the integrated Own‐
er's Handbook or the Owner's Handbook for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communication.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
Frequently Asked Questions
For the mobile device to work correctly, the pre‐
conditions have to be met and all the necessary
steps have to be carried out in the correct order.
Nevertheless, there may still be instances where
the mobile device does not function as expected.
A symbol indicates which function a device is
used for.
Symbol
Function
"Telephone"
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
"Additional telephone"
"Bluetooth audio"
"Apps"
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.
"Internet hotspot"
"Apple CarPlay"
▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.
▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of saved vehicles under Blue‐
tooth and under WiFi.
Configuring the device
Functions can be activated or deactivated on a
registered or connected device.
▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the
desired function still cannot be run: contact the
hotline, a Service Partner of the manufacturer or
another qualified Service Partner or a specialist
workshop.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select the required device.
5. Select the desired setting.
Managing mobile devices
General
▷ Following one-off registration, the devices are
automatically detected and connected again
when the ignition is switched on.
When a function is assigned to a device, where
necessary it is disabled on a device that is al‐
ready connected and that device is disconnec‐
ted.
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Disconnecting a device
A device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐
nected.
Swapping the telephone and
additional telephone
If two mobile telephones are connected with the
vehicle, the functions of the telephone and addi‐
tional telephone can be swapped.
The device remains registered and can be con‐
nected again, see page 65.
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. "Settings"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Disconnect device"
5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software update
General
Connecting a device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via iDrive:
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for example mobile telephones and
MP3 players. Software updates are provided for
many of the supported devices. Regular updating
of the vehicle software keeps the vehicle up to
date.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Connect device"
Updates and related, up-to-date information are
Functions assigned to the device before discon‐
nection are reassigned to the device upon recon‐
nection. If applicable, these functions are deacti‐
vated for an already connected device.
Displaying the version of the
installed software
The version of the software installed in the vehi‐
cle is displayed.
Deleting a device
Via iDrive:
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Mobile devices"
4. Select a device.
5. "Delete device"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Show current version"
If an update has already been applied, select the
desired version to show additional information.
The device is disconnected and deleted from the
device list.
Updating software via USB
Do not attempt to update the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
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Via iDrive:
1. Save the software update file onto a USB
data storage medium in the main folder.
2. Connect the USB data storage medium to a
USB interface, see page 214.
3. "My Vehicle"
4. "iDrive settings"
5. "Software update"
6. "Update software"
7. "USB"
8. "Install software"
9. "OK"
10.Wait for the update.
11.Confirm the system restart.
Restoring the software version
It is possible to restore the software to the ver‐
sion prior to the last update or to its factory set‐
tings.
Do not attempt to restore the software unless
the vehicle is at a standstill.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "iDrive settings"
3. "Software update"
4. "Restore software"
5.
▷ "Previous version"
The previous software version is restored.
▷ "Software factory settings"
The first software version is restored.
6. "Remove software"
7. "OK"
8. Wait for restore.
9. Confirm the system restart.
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Owner's Handbook media
Vehicle equipment
Integrated Owner's
Handbook in the vehicle
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and special equipment available for the
model series. It may therefore describe equip‐
ment which is not installed in your vehicle, for ex‐
ample on account of the optional equipment se‐
lected or the country variant. This also applies to
safety-relevant functions and systems. Please
comply with the relevant laws and regulations
when using the corresponding functions and
systems.
Principle
The Integrated Owner's Handbook describes the
specific equipment and functions present in the
vehicle. The Integrated Owner's Handbook can
be shown in the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's Handbook
1.
Press the button.
2. "My Vehicle"
General
3. "Owner's Handbook"
The following media can be used to call up con‐
tent from the Owner's Handbook.
4. Select the required method of accessing the
contents.
▷ Printed Owner's Handbook, see page 67.
Scrolling within the Owner's
Handbook
▷ Integrated Owner's Handbook in the vehicle,
see page 67.
Turn the Controller until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
Printed Owner's Handbook
Context-sensitive help
General
The section of the Owner's Handbook relating to
the function that is currently selected can be dis‐
played directly.
Principle
The printed Owner's Handbook describes all
standard, country-specific and special equipment
available for the model series.
General
Calling up when using iDrive
Switch to the Options menu directly from the
function on the Control Display:
The Owner's Handbook for navigation, entertain‐
ment and communication is available as a printed
book from Service.
Supplementary Owner's
Handbooks
1.
Press the button.
2. "Owner's Handbook"
Please also follow the supplementary Owner's
Handbooks which are attached in addition to the
on-board literature as necessary.
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Calling up when a Check Control
message is displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on the
Control Display:
2.
Press and hold the required Favour‐
ites button for more than 2 seconds.
Calling up
"Owner's Handbook"
Press the appropriate button.
Owner's Handbook is displayed directly
with the selected shortcut.
Switching between a function and
the Owner's Handbook
You can use the Control Display to switch from a
function, for example the radio, to the Owner's
Handbook, and then back and forth between the
two displays:
1.
Press the button.
2. "Owner's Handbook"
3. Select the desired page in the Owner's
Handbook.
4.
5.
Press the button again to switch back
to the last displayed function.
Press the button again to switch back
to the last displayed page of the Owner's
Handbook.
To switch continuously between the last dis‐
played function and the last displayed page of
the Owner's Handbook, repeat steps 4 and 5.
New screens are opened each time you do so.
Favourites buttons
General
The links/entry points/short cuts to the Owner's
Handbook can be saved to Favourites buttons,
see page 50, and called up directly.
Saving
1. Select the required jump using iDrive:
▷ "Quick reference"
▷ "Picture search"
▷ "Keyword search"
▷ "Animations"
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