BMW 5 SERIES 2018 Repair Manual

Activating/deactivatingVia iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Vehicle tracking"4."Vehicle tracking"
Activating/deactivating
popup
windows
For some functions, popup windows are disj
played automatically on the Control Display.
Some of these popup windows can be activated
or deactivated.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Control
Display
Brightness Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Brightness at night"6.Turn the Controller until the desired brightjness is set.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the brightj
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Selecting
the
contents
of
themain
menu
For some menu items of the main menu, the disj
played contents can be selected.1. Press button.2."Contents of main menu"3.Select the desired menu and the desired
content.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Messages
Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages arrivj
ing in the vehicle in list form.
General
information The following messages can be displayed:
'xTraffic messages.'xCheck Control messages.'xCommunication messages, for example e-
mails, SMS text messages or reminders.'xService requirements messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the status field.
Retrieving
messages Via iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.
The respective menu is opened, where the mesj
sage is displayed.
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Deleting
messagesAll messages, except Check Control messages,
can be deleted from the list. Check Control mesj
sages are displayed as long as they are relevant.
Via iDrive:1."Notifications"2.Select the desired message.3. Press button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete all
notifications"
Settings
The following settings can be adjusted:
'xSelect the applications, from which mesjsages will be permitted.'xSort the messages according to date or priorjity.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Notifications"4.Select the desired setting.
Data
protection
Data
transfer
Concept
The vehicle offers different functions, whose use
requires a data transfer to BMW or a service proj vider. The data transfer can be deactivated forsome functions.
General
information With data transfer deactivated, the respective
function cannot be used.
Only make these settings while stationary.
Activating/deactivating
the
data
transfer
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:1.Switch on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"5.Select the desired setting.
Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Concept
Depending on the usage, the vehicle stores perj
sonal data, such as stored radio stations. This
personal data can be permanently deleted using iDrive.
General
information Depending on the equipment package, the foljlowing data can be deleted:
'xDriver profile settings.'xStored radio stations.'xStored programmable memory buttons.'xTravel and Onboard Computer information.'xMusic collection.'xNavigation, for instance stored destinations.'xPhone book.'xOnline data, for instance Favorites, cookies.'xOffice data, for instance voice notes.'xLogin accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take upto 15 minutes.
Functional
requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
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Deleting
dataHeed and follow the instructions on the Control
Display.
Via iDrive:1.Switch on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"5."Delete personal data"6."Delete personal data"7."OK"8.Exit and lock the vehicle.
After 15 minutes, the deletion process is comj pleted.
If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the delej
tion.
Canceling
deletion
Switch on the drive-ready state to cancel delej tion of the data.
Connections
Concept
Various connection types are available for using mobile devices in the vehicle. The connectiontype to select depends on the mobile device andthe desired function.
General
information The following overview shows possible functionsand the suitable connection types for them. Thescope of functions depends on the mobile dejvice.
FunctionConnecj
tion
typeMaking calls via the hands-free
system.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.Bluetooth.Playing music from the smartj
phone or the audio player.Bluetooth or
USB.Using compatible apps via
iDrive.Bluetooth or
USB.USB storage device:
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
Performing software updates.
Exporting and importing stored
trips.
Playing music.USB.Playing videos from the smartj
phone or the USB storage dej
vice.USB.Using the vehicle Internet acj
cess.Internet hotj
spot.Use Apple Carplay apps via
iDrive and voice operation.Bluetooth
and WiFi.Screen Mirroring:
Showing the smartphone display
on the Control Display.WiFi
The following connection types require one-time
pairing with the vehicle:
'xBluetooth.'xInternet hotspot.'xApple CarPlay.'xScreen Mirroring.
Paired devices are automatically recognized later
on and connected to the vehicle.
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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 trafj
fic situation allows. As warranted, stop and use
the systems and devices while the vehicle is
stationary.
Compatible
devices
General
information Information on mobile devices compatible with
the vehicle can be found at www.bmwusa.com/ bluetooth.
Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed
or deviating software versions.
Displaying
the
vehicle
identification
number
and
software
part
number
When looking for compatible devices, you may
have to state the vehicle identification number
and the software part number. These numbers
can be displayed in the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn info"6."System information"
A software update, refer to page 70, can be
performed, if needed.
Bluetooth
connection
Functional
requirements'xCompatible device, refer to page 64, with
Bluetooth interface.'xThe remote control or BMW display key is in the vehicle.'xThe device is ready for operation.'xBluetooth is switched on in the vehicle, referto page 64, and on the device.'xBluetooth pre-settings, such as visibility, may
be required on the device; refer to the ownj
er's manual of the device.
Switching
on
Bluetooth
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn"
Activating/deactivating
telephone
functions
To use all supported functions of a mobilephone, the following functions must be activated
prior to pairing the mobile phone with the vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5.Select desired setting:'x"Office"
Activate function to transmit short mesj sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, notes, and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can
be incurred by transmitting all data to the
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Activate function to show the contact picj
tures.6.Move the Controller to the left.
Pairing
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select functions:'x "Telephone"'x "Bluetoothn audio"'x "Apps"'x "Apple CarPlay"'x "Screen Mirroring"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is disjplayed 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.'xCompare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the device
and on the Control Display.'xEnter and confirm the same control numj ber on the device and via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list, refer to page 69.
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 as exj pected.
In this case, the following explanations can help: Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected 'xThere are too many Bluetooth devices conj nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections
with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections from
the device list on the mobile phone and start
a new device search.'xThe mobile phone is in power-save mode or
has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge mobile phone.
Why does the mobile phone no longer react
'xThe applications on the mobile phone do not
function anymore.
Switch the mobile phone off and on again.'xToo high or too low ambient temperature for
mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme
ambient temperatures.
Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive
'xThe mobile phone may not be properly conj
figured, for instance as Bluetooth audio dej
vice.
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
'xTransmission of the phone book entries is not yet complete.'xIt is possible that only the phone book entries
of the mobile phone or the SIM card are transmitted.'xIt may not be possible to display phone book
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'xThe number of phone book entries to be
stored is too high.'xData volume of the contact too large, for inj stance due to stored information such as
notes.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.'xA 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 funcj
tion.
How can the phone connection quality be imj proved
'xAdjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal on
the mobile phone, depending on the mobile
phone.'xInsert the mobile phone into the snap-in
adapter or place it in the area of the center console.'xInsert mobile phone into the wireless chargj
ing tray.'xAdjust the volume of the microphone and loudspeakers separately in the sound setjtings.
If all points in this list have been checked and the
required function is still not available, contact the
hotline, a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
USB
connection
General
information Mobile devices with a USB port are connected tothe USB interface.
'xMobile phones.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB
port that is automatically connected when a
compatible mobile phone is inserted.'xAudio devices such as MP3 players.'xUSB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32
and exFAT are the recommended formats.The following applications are possible:'xExporting and importing driver profiles, refer
to page 94.'xPlaying music files via USB audio.'xPlaying videos via USB video.'xLoading of software updates, refer to
page 70.
Follow the following when connecting:
'xDo not use force when plugging the connecj
tor into the USB interface.'xUse a flexible adapter cable.'xProtect the USB storage device against mej
chanical damage.'xDue to the large number of USB media availj
able on the market, it cannot be guaranteed that every device is operable on the vehicle.'xDo not expose USB media to extreme envij
ronmental conditions, such as very high temj peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the
device.'xDue to the many different compression techj niques, proper playback of the media storedon the USB storage device cannot be guarj
anteed in all cases.'xA connected USB storage device will be supj plied with charging current via the USB interj
face if the device supports this.'xTo 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.'xDepending on how the USB storage device is
being used, settings may be required on the
USB storage device, refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
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'xDevices such as fans or lamps.
Functional
requirementCompatible device, refer to page 64, with USB
interface.
Connecting
the
device
Connect the USB storage device using a suitable
adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to
page 261.
The USB storage device is displayed in the dej
vice list, refer to page 69.
Internet
connection
General
information Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Interjnet hotspot.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible device, refer to page 64, with
WiFi interface.'xConnectedDrive contract.'xData contract with a service provider.'xWiFi activated on the device.'xInternet hotspot activated in the vehicle.'xStandby 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
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. Sej
lect network name on the device.7.Enter hotspot code on the device and conj nect.
The device is displayed in the device list, refer topage 69.
With the first Internet usage via the Internet hotj
spot, 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 devij
ces.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4. Press button.5.'x"Change hotspot key"
Enter the desired hotspot code.'x"Change hotspot name"
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'x"Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.6.Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or netj work name:
Select the symbol.
Apple
CarPlay
preparation
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible
Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation
and iDrive.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible iPhone, refer to page 64.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.'xCorresponding mobile wireless contract.'xBluetooth, 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:'x"Bluetoothn"'x"Apple CarPlay"
Pairing
iPhone
with
CarPlay
Pair iPhone via Bluetooth with the vehicle, refer to page 65.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and disj played in the device list, refer to page 69.
Operation
For more information, see the Integrated Ownj
er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Drivj
er's Guide app or the Owner's Manual for Navij
gation, Entertainment, and Communication.
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 as exj pected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is established,
CarPlay can no longer be selected.'xDelete the iPhone concerned from the device
list.'xOn the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned
from the list of stored vehicles under Bluej
tooth and under WiFi.'xPair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and the
required function is still not available: contact the hotline, a dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (outputting)
of the smartphone display on the Control Disj play.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible smartphone, refer to page 64,
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Switching
on
WiFi
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Settings"5."Vehicle Wi-Fin"
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
Via 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 surroundings
of the smartphone.
The WiFi name of the vehicle appears on the device display. Select the WiFi name of thevehicle.7.Confirm the connection via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list, refer to page 69.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'xAfter one-time pairing, the devices are autoj matically recognized and reconnected whenstandby state is switched on.'xThe data stored on the SIM card or in themobile phone are transferred to the vehicle
after recognition.'xFor some devices, certain settings are necesj sary, for instance authorization; see the ownj
er's manual of the device.Displaying
the
device
list
All devices paired with or connected to 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.
SymbolFunction"Telephone""Additional telephone""Bluetoothn audio""Apps""Internet hotspot""Apple CarPlay""Screen Mirroring"
Configuring
the
device
Functions can be activated or deactivated for paired 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 function will be deactivated where appropriate for a dej
vice that is already connected and the device will
be disconnected.
Disconnecting
the
device Via iDrive:
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3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Disconnect device"
The device remains paired and can be conjnected again, refer to page 70.
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 device
when it is reconnected. If the device is already
connected, these functions are deactivated.
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 from the device list.
Swapping
the
telephone
and
additional
phone
If two mobile phones are connected to the vehij
cle, 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 mainj
tained up-to-date via regular vehicle software upj
dates.
Updates and related current information is availaj
ble at www.bmw.com/update.
Displaying
the
installed
software
version
The software version installed in the vehicle isdisplayed.
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 informaj
tion.
Updating
software
via
USB
The software may only be updated when the vej hicle 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 261.3."My Vehicle"4."iDrive settings"5."Software update"6."Update software"Seite 70AT
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