BMW 3 SERIES 2018 Service Manual

Connecting
the
device
Connect the USB storage device using a suitaj
ble adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to page 197.
The USB storage device is displayed in the dej vice list, refer to page 42.
Internet
connection
General
information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inj
ternet hotspot.
Functional
requirements'yCompatible device, refer to page 38, with
WiFi interface.'yConnectedDrive contract.'yData contract with a service provider.'yWiFi activated on the device.'yInternet hotspot activated in the vehicle.'yThe ignition is switched on.
Activating
the
Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Internet hotspot"
Connecting
device
with
Internet
hotspot
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Internet hotspot"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are disj played on the Control Display.6.Search for WiFi networks on the device.
Select network name on the device.7.Enter hotspot code on the device and conj nect.
With the first Internet usage via the Internet
hotspot, data volume must be purchased from
a service provider.
All devices connected via the Internet hotspot
use this data volume.
If necessary, data volume can be purchased from the ConnectedDrive Store.
Settings The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be hidden so that it cannot be found by other dejvices.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4. Press button.5.'y"Change hotspot key"
Enter the desired hotspot code.'y"Change hotspot name"
Enter the desired network name.'y"Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.6.Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or
network name:
Select the symbol.
Apple
CarPlay
preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatij
ble Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice opj
eration and iDrive.
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Functional
requirements'yCompatible iPhone, refer to page 38.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.'yCorresponding mobile wireless contract.'yBluetooth, WiFi, and Siri voice operation
are switched on on the iPhone.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
and
CarPlay
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select the following settings:'y"Bluetoothn"'y"Apple CarPlay"
Pairing
iPhone
with
CarPlay Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle, refer
to page 38.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, refer to page 42.
Operation For more information, see the Integrated Ownj
er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driver's Guide app or the Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment, and Communicaj
tion.
Frequently
asked
questions
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function asexpected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is estabj
lished, CarPlay can no longer be selected.'yDelete the iPhone concerned from the dej
vice list.'yOn the iPhone, delete the vehicle conj cerned from the list of stored vehicles unjder Bluetooth and under WiFi.'yPair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and
the required function is still not available: conj tact the hotline, a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'yAfter one-time pairing, the devices are auj
tomatically recognized and reconnected when the ignition is switched on.'yThe data stored on the SIM card or in the
mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle
after recognition.'yFor some devices, certain settings may be necessary, for instance authorization, see
owner's manual of the device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All devices paired or connected with the vehij
cle are displayed in the device list.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates, for which function a device
is used.
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SymbolFunction"Apps""Internet hotspot""Apple CarPlay"
Configuring
the
deviceFunctions can be activated or deactivated forpaired and connected devices.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select the desired device.5.Select the desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, the funcj
tion will be deactivated where appropriate for a device that is already connected and the dejvice will be disconnected.
Disconnecting
the
device The connection of the device to the vehicle is
disconnected.
The device remains paired and can be conj
nected again, refer to page 43.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Disconnect device"
Connecting
the
device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the device before disconnecting are assigned to the dej
vice when it is reconnected. If the device is alj ready connected, these functions are deactij
vated.
Deleting
the
device Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed fromthe device list.
Swapping
the
telephone
and
additional
phone
If two mobile phones are connected to the vej
hicle, the functions of the phone and additional
phone can be switched.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Swap telephone/additional tel."
Software
update
General
information
The vehicle supports a large number of mobile
devices, for instance mobile phones and MP3
players. Software updates are available for
many of the supported devices. The vehicle is
maintained up-to-date via regular vehicle softj
ware updates.
Updates and related current information is
available at www.bmw.com/update.
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Displaying
the
installed
software
version
The software version installed in the vehicle is
displayed.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Show current version"
If an update has been carried out before, select
the desired version to display additional inforj mation.
Updating
software
via
USB
The software may only be updated when the vehicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:
1.Store the file for the software update in the
main directory of a USB flash drive.2.Connect the USB storage device to a USB
interface, refer to page 197.3."My Vehicle"4."iDrive settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Wait for the update to complete.11.Confirm system restart.
Restoring
the
software
version
The software version before the last software
update and the version before the first softj
ware update can be restored.
The software may only be restored when the
vehicle is stationary.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Restore software"5.'y"Previous version"
The previous software version is rej stored.'y"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9.Confirm system restart.Seite 44At
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Owner's
Manual
mediaVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily 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
You can use various media formats to call up
the content in the Owner's Manual. The followj
ing Owner's Manual media formats are availaj
ble:'yPrinted Owner's Manual, refer to
page 45.'yIntegrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle,
refer to page 45.'yBMW Driverss Guide app, refer to
page 46.'yOnline Owner's Manual, refer to page 47.
There are different features, refer to page 48,
in each of the different media formats.
Printed
Owner's
Manual Concept
The printed Owner's Manual describes all standard, country-specific, and optional feaj
tures offered with the series.
General
information
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertainj ment, and Communication can be obtained as
printed book from the service center.
Supplementary
Owner's
Manuals
Also follow the instructions of the Supplemenj tary Owner's Manuals, which are included in
addition to the onboard literature.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in thevehicle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can bedisplayed on the Control Display.
Selecting
the
Owner's
Manual1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select the required method of accessing
the contents.
Scrolling
through
the
owner's
manual
Turn the Controller, until the next or previouscontents are displayed.
Context
help
General
information
The section of the Owner's Manual relating to
the function that is currently selected can be
displayed directly.
Opening
via
iDrive
Change directly to the Options menu from the
function on the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"Seite 45Owner's
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Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
Changing
between
a
function
and
the
Owner's
Manual
To switch from a function, for instance radio, to the Owner's Manual on the Control Displayand to alternate between the two displays:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"3.Select the desired page in the Owner's
Manual.4. Press button again to return to last
displayed function.5. Press button to return to the page of
the Owner's Manual displayed last.
To alternate continuously between the last disj played function and the last displayed page of
the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5.
Opens a new display every time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information
The jumps into the Owner's Manual can be
stored on the programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 28, and called up directly.
Storing
1.Select the desired entry point via iDrive:'y"Quick reference"'y"Search by pictures"'y"Keyword search"'y"Animations"2. Press desired programmable
memory button and hold for more than
2 seconds.
Executing
Press the corresponding button.
The owner's manual is directly disj
played at the selected entry point.
BMW
Driver's
Guide
app
Concept
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vej hicle.
The app can be displayed on smartphones and tablets.
General
information
The Owner's Manual is available in many counj
tries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw@drivers@guide
Entering the vehicle identification number filj
ters the contents.
Vehicles
It is possible to store Owner's Manuals for varij ous vehicles in the app.
It is also possible to test the app using a demj
onstration vehicle.
Operating
systems
and
language The app is available for the iOS and Android
operating systems.
The Owner's Manual is downloaded in the lanj
guage of the device.
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Online
Owner's
Manual
Concept
The Online Owner's Manual specifically dej
scribes features and functions found in the vej
hicle.
The Online Owner's Manual can be displayed in any of today's browsers.
General
information
The Online Owner's Manual is available in many countries. An account on the customer
portal may be required.
Entering the vehicle identification number filj ters the contents.
Vehicles
It is possible to store several individual Ownj
er's Manuals for various vehicles.
Language
The language is based on whichever language is set in the operating system.
Printing You can use the print function for automatically
formatting and printing out individual chapters.
Media
components General
information
The following components are not available to the same extent in all media formats.
Additional information on availability, refer to
page 48.Quick
Reference
Guide
The Quick Reference Guide provides informaj
tion on how to operate the vehicle, how to use
basic vehicle functions and what to do in case
of a breakdown.
Search
by
illustrations Based on illustrations, image search provides
information and descriptions. This is helpful when the terminology for a feature is not at
hand.
Frequently
asked
questions
This chapter provides answers to frequently
asked questions about your vehicle and helpful links to additional information.
Quick
links The chapter on quick links explains the mostimportant information and operating instrucj
tions on the basis of various situations.
Videos The videos explain the main functions of the
systems.
Smart
Scan
You can use Smart Scan to scan various symj
bols in the vehicle. After a brief explanation of the symbol in question appears, it is then posjsible to display the chapter directly.
Smart Scan is only available for the iOS operj
ating system.
Keyword
search
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