BMW 5 SERIES 2017 Service Manual

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.'

Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select desired setting:'y"Office"
Activate function to transmit short messages, e-mails, calendars, tasks,
notes, and reminders to the vehicle.
Costs can be incurred by transmitting
all data to the vehicle.'y"Contact images"
Activate function to show the contact pictures.6.Move the controller to the left.
Pairing
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select the functions for which the device is
to be used:'y "Telephone"'y "Bluetoothn audio"'y "Apps"'y "Apple CarPlay"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is disj
played on the Control Display.
6.Search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity
of the mobile device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile device display.Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.7.Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number
must be entered.'yCompare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the dej vice and on the Control Display.'yEnter and confirm the same controlnumber on the device and via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
If pairing was unsuccessful: frequently asked
questions, refer to page 47.
Near-field
communication,
NFC
Concept
With near-field communication, NFC, data can be transmitted over short distances using radiotechnology. This function simplifies pairing a
mobile device with the vehicle to a single step.
Overview
The NFC antenna is in the instrument panelabove the hazard warning flashers button.
Functional
requirements
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'yBluetooth pre-settings may be required onthe device, for instance visibility, refer to
the owner's manual of the device.
Pairing
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
1.Activate the NFC function on the device,
see the owner's manual of the device.2.Hold the device close to the NFC antenna.3.Depending on the mobile device, a control
number may be displayed.'yCompare the control number on the
Control Display with the control numj
ber on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the moj bile device.'yConfirm the connection on the mobile
device.
Depending on which functions are already ocj cupied by other mobile devices, the device is connected with the phone, additional phone, or
music function.
If pairing was unsuccessful: frequently asked
questions, refer to page 47.
USB
connection
General
information
Mobile devices with USB port can be conj
nected to the USB interface, refer to
page 228.
'yMobile phones supported by the USB inj
terface.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is inj
serted.'yAudio devices with USB port, for instance MP3 player.'yUSB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommendedformats.Information about compatible USB media can
be found at www.bmwusa.com/bluetooth.
The following applications are possible:'yExporting and importing driver profiles, rej fer to page 68.'yPlaying music files via USB audio.'yPlaying videos via USB video.'yLoading of software updates, refer to
page 46.
Observe the following when connecting:
'yDo not use force when plugging the conj
nector into the USB interface.'yUse a flexible adapter cable.'yProtect the USB storage device againstmechanical damage.'yDue to the large number of USB mediaavailable on the market, it cannot be guarj
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.'yDo not expose USB media to extreme envij
ronmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the owner's manual of the device.'yDue to the many different compressiontechniques, proper playback of the media
stored on the USB storage device cannot
be guaranteed in all cases.'yA connected USB storage device will be
supplied with charging current via the USB interface if the device supports this. At
higher temperatures, the USB storage dej vice may cause a reduction in the charging
current.'yTo ensure proper transmission of the stored data, do not charge a USB storage
device via the onboard socket, when it is
connected to the USB interface.'yDepending on how the USB storage device should be used, settings may be required
on the USB storage device, refer to the
owner's manual of the device.
Not compatible USB media:
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'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card readers with multiple inj
serts.'yHFS-formatted USB media.'yDevices such as fans or lights.
Connecting
the
device
Connect the USB storage device using a suitaj
ble adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to page 228.
The USB storage device is connected to the vehicle and displayed in the device list.
Internet
connection
General
information Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inj
ternet hotspot.
Functional
requirements
'yConnectedDrive contract.'yData contract with a service provider.'yWiFi-capable device.'yWiFi activated on the device.'yInternet hotspot activated in the vehicle.'yStandby state 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
Using 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"
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Activate or deactivate the function.6.Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or
network name:
Select the symbol.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information
Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputj
ting) of the smartphone display on the Control
Display.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible smartphone supporting
Screen Mirroring.'yScreen Mirroring is switched on on the
smartphone.'yWiFi is switched on in the vehicle.
Switching
on
WiFi
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Vehicle Wi-Fin"
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Screen Mirroring"
The WiFi name of the vehicle is displayed
on the Control Display.6.Search for WiFi devices in the surroundj ings of the smartphone.The WiFi name of the vehicle appears on
the device display. Select the WiFi name of the vehicle.7.Confirm the connection via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in
the device list.
Additional
functions
Following
the
initial
pairing
'yThe device is connected with the vehicle
within a short period of time if the engine is running or standby state 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 are necj essary, for instance authorization; see the
owner's manual of the device.'yAfter one-time pairing, the devices are auj
tomatically recognized and reconnected when standby state is switched on.
Configuring
the
device
Functions 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.
Connecting
a
specific
device Via iDrive:
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3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the devicebefore disconnecting are assigned to the dej
vice when it is reconnected. If the device is alj ready connected, these functions are deactij
vated.
Disconnecting
the
device Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Disconnect device"
The device remains paired and can be conj
nected again, refer to page 45.
Deleting
the
device
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Delete device"
The device is disconnected and removed from the 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.
Using 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.
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.
Using 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 228.3."My Vehicle"4."iDrive settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"Seite 46At
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7."USB"8."Install software"9."OK"10.Wait for the update to complete.11."Shut down system"
If necessary, switch off the engine first.
Updating
software
via
BMW
Teleservices
Updating software via BMW Teleservices is
country-specific and may not be available.
The software is first transferred into the vehicle
and can then be installed. The software can be
installed at a time different from the time of
transfer.
The software can be transferred while driving,
and if the trip is interrupted it will resume autoj
matically the next time the vehicle is driven. All
other functions remain available during the
transfer. Mobile cellular reception must be
available for the transfer to take place.
The software may only be updated when the
vehicle is stationary.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Software update"4."Update software"5."Teleservices"6."Load update"
The update is loaded but not installed.7.Install or delete the update.'y"Install software"
The loaded update is installed. This step can be carried out at a later
point in time.'y"Remove update"
The loaded update is removed.
The following steps are omitted.8."OK"9.Wait for the update to complete.10."Shut down system"
If necessary, switch off the engine first.
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.
Using 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."Shut down system"
If necessary, switch off the engine first.
Frequently
asked
questions Information on compatible mobile phones, rej
fer to page 41.
All requirements are met and all required steps
were completed in the specified order. Despite that, the mobile device does not function as
expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected
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Activate WiFi in the vehicle.'yCheck that Screen Mirroring is activated
on the mobile phone.
Activate Screen Mirroring on the mobile
phone.'yThere are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
Delete connections with other devices, if
needed.'yDelete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
prior to connecting.
Start new device search.'yThe mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge the mobile phone.'yDepending on the mobile phone, it is posj sible that only one mobile phone can beconnected to the vehicle.
Unpair the connected mobile phone from
the vehicle and pair and connect only one
mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react
'yThe applications on the mobile phone do
not function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on again.'yPossibly too high or too low ambient temj
peratures for mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to exj
treme ambient temperatures.
Why are no telephone functions available
'yThe mobile phone may not be properly configured, for instance as Bluetooth audiodevice.
Connect the mobile phone with the telej
phone or additional phone function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries disj
played or why are they incomplete
'yTransmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.'yIt is possible that only the phone book enj
tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are transmitted.'yIt may not be possible to display phonebook entries with special characters.'yIt may not be possible to transmit contacts
from social networks.'yThe number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.'yData volume of the contact too large, for
instance due to stored information such as notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.'yA mobile phone can only be connected as
audio source or as telephone.
Configure the mobile phone and connect it
with the telephone or additional phone
function.
Why is the phone connection quality poor
'yThe strength of the Bluetooth signal on the
mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on the mobile phone.'yInsert the mobile phone into the snap-inadapter or place it in the area of the center
console.'yInsert mobile phone into the wireless
charging tray.'yAdjust the volume of the microphone and
loudspeakers separately in the sound setj
tings.
If all points in this list have been checked 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.
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Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicleVehicle
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.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
Concept
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes features and functions found in the
vehicle. It can be displayed on the Control Disj play.
Components
of
the
IntegratedOwner's
Manual
General
information
The Integrated owner's manual consists of
four parts, which offer various levels of inforj mation or possible access.
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. This information can also be
displayed while driving.
Search
by
images
Based on illustrations, image search provides
information and descriptions. This is useful,
e.g., when the terminology for a feature is not known.Keyword
search
Search for information and descriptions by enj
tering terms selected from the index.
Videos
The basic functions of selected systems are
explained in the videos.
Select
components1. Press button.2."My Vehicle"3."Owner's Manual"4.Select the desired setting.
Scrolling
through
the
owner's
manualTurn the controller, until the next or previous
contents are displayed.
Context
help
-
operating
instructions
for
the
currently
selected
function
General
information
The relevant information can be opened dij rectly.
Opening
via
iDrive Change directly to the Options menu from thefunction on the Control Display:
1. Press button.2."Owner's Manual"
Opening
when
a
Check
Control
message
is
displayed
Directly from the Check Control message on
the Control Display:
"Owner's Manual"
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Changing
between
a
function
and
the
operating
instructions
To switch from a function, e.g., radio, to the
Owner's Manual on the Control Display and 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 permanently between the last disj
played function and the Owner's Manual rej peat steps 4 & 5. Opens a new display every
time.
Programmable
memory
buttons
General
information The jumps into the Owner's Manual can bestored on the programmable memory buttons,
refer to page 29, 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 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.
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