BMW 7 SERIES 2017 Service Manual

3. Press button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete allnotifications"
Settings
The following settings can be adjusted:
'ySelect the applications, from which mes#j
sages will be permitted.'ySort the messages according to date or
priority.
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 serv#jice provider. This data transfer can be deacti#j
vated.
General
information
The data transfer can be deactivated for some
functions. With data transfer deactivated, the
respective function cannot be used.
Functional
requirement
Settings can only be adjusted while stationary.
Activating/deactivating
the
data
transfer
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:1.Turn 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 saves
personal data, such as stored radio stations.
This personal data can be permanently deleted
using iDrive.
General
information Depending on the equipment package, the fol#j
lowing data can be deleted:
'yDriver profile settings.'yStored radio stations.'yStored Favorites buttons.'yTravel and onboard computer information.'yMusic collection.'yNavigation, e.g., stored destinations.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, e.g., Favorites, cookies.'yOffice data, e.g., voice notes.'yLogin accounts.
Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up
to 15 minutes.
Functional
requirement Data can only be deleted while stationary.
Deleting
data Heed and follow the instructions on the Con#j
trol Display.
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Via iDrive:1.Turn on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Delete personal data"5."Delete personal data"6."OK"7.Exit and lock the vehicle.
After 15 minutes, the deletion process is com#j
pleted.
If not all of the data was deleted, repeat the de#j letion.
Canceling
deletionSwitch on the drive-ready state to cancel dele#j
tion of the data.
Connections Concept
Mobile devices, such as mobile phones or lap#j
tops, can be connected and used in the vehicle
in various ways.
General
information The following connection types require one-
time pairing with the vehicle:
'yBluetooth.'yScreen Mirroring.'yInternet hotspot.'yApple CarPlay
Paired devices are automatically recognized
later on and connected to the vehicle.
The following functions are possible:
Connection typeFunctionMobile phone via
Bluetooth.Making calls.
Office functions.Audio player via
Bluetooth or USB
port.Playing music.Smartphone via
Screen MirroringMirroring (output) of the smartphone dis#j
play on the Control
Display.Smartphone or USB
device via USB port.Playing videos.Smartphone via
Bluetooth or USB
port.Using apps.Mobile device via
the Internet hotspot.Using the Internet.BMW Touch Com#j
mand via WiFi.Using vehicle func#j
tions.USB memory device
via USB port.Exporting and import#j
ing driver profiles.
Performing software
updates.
Exporting and import#j
ing stored trips.
Playing music.
Safety
information
WARNING
Operating the integrated information
systems and communication devices while driving can distract from traffic. It is possible tolose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident. Only use the systems or devices
when the traffic situation allows. If necessary,
stop and use the systems and devices while
the vehicle is stationary.'

Displaying
the
device
listAll devices paired with or connected to the ve#j
hicle 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""Screen Mirroring""Internet hotspot""Touch Command"
Bluetooth
connection
Compatible
devices General
information
Details on which mobile phones and mobile
devices with a Bluetooth interface are sup#j
ported can be obtained 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
The vehicle identification number and softwarepart number are needed to determine which
devices are supported. The software version of the mobile phone may also be required.
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 48, can be
performed, if needed.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible device, refer to page 43.'yThe device is ready for operation.'yBluetooth is switched on in the vehicle, re#j
fer to page 43, and on the device.'yBluetooth pre-settings may be required on
the device, e.g., visibility, refer to the own#j
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 mobile
phone, the following functions must be acti#j
vated 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:Seite 43General
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'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
Pair the mobile device on the front or rear Con#j trol Display.
Via 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"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is dis#j
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 de#j 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 49.
Near-field
communication,
NFC
Concept
With near-field communication, NFC, data can be transmitted over short distances using radiotechnology. This function significantly simpli#j
fies pairing a mobile device with the vehicle.
Overview
The NFC antenna is in the instrument panel below the hazard warning flashers button.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible device, refer to page 43.'yThe device is ready for operation.'yBluetooth pre-settings may be required on
the device, e.g., visibility, refer to the own#j
er'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
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'yCompare the control number on the
Control Display with the control num#j
ber on the display of the device.
Confirm the control number on the mo#j bile device.'yConfirm the connection on the mobile
device.
Depending on which functions are already oc#j 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 49.
USB
connection
General
information
Mobile devices with USB port can be con#j
nected to the USB interface, refer to
page 231.
'yMobile phones supported by the USB in#j
terface.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB port that is automatically connected
when a compatible mobile phone is in#j
serted.'yAudio devices with USB port, e.g., 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, re#j fer to page 69.'yPlaying music files via USB audio.'yPlaying videos via USB video.'yLoading of software updates, refer to
page 48.
Observe the following when connecting:
'yDo not use force when plugging the con#j
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 guar#j
anteed that every device is operable on the
vehicle.'yDo not expose USB media to extreme envi#j
ronmental conditions, such as very high
temperatures; refer to the device owner's manual.'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.'yTo ensure proper transmission of thestored 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 de#j
vice owner's manual.
Not compatible USB media:
'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card readers with multiple in#j
serts.'yHFS-formatted USB media.'yMTP devices.'yDevices such as fans or lights.
Connecting
the
device
Connect the USB storage device using a suita#j
ble adapter cable to a USB interface, refer to page 231.
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The USB storage device is connected to thevehicle and displayed in the device list.
Internet
connection
General
information
Up to 8 devices can be connected with the In#j
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
a
device
with
the
Internethotspot
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Internet hotspot"
Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis#j 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 con#j 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 de#jvices.
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.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information
Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (output#j
ting) of the smartphone display on the Control
Display.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible smartphone supporting
Screen Mirroring.'yScreen Mirroring is switched on on the
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'yWiFi is switched on in the vehicle.
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 surround#j 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 may be necessary, e.g., authorization, see owner's
manual of the device.'yAfter one-time pairing, the devices are au#j
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 func#j
tion will be deactivated where appropriate for a device that is already connected and the de#jvice will be disconnected.
Connecting
a
specific
device Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Connect device"
The functions that were assigned to the devicebefore disconnecting are assigned to the de#j
vice when it is reconnected. If the device is al#j ready connected, these functions are deacti#j
vated.
Disconnecting
the
device The connection of the device to the vehicle is
disconnected.
The device remains paired and can be con#j nected again, refer to page 47.
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Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Disconnect device"
Deleting
the
device
The device is disconnected and removed from
the device list.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select device.5."Delete device"
Swapping
the
telephone
and
additional
phone
If two mobile phones are connected to the ve#j
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, e.g., 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 software up#j
dates.
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 infor#j 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 231.3."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.
Updating
software
via
BMW
TeleService
Updating software via BMW TeleServices is
country-specific and may not be available.
The software is first transferred into the vehicleand can then be installed. The software can beinstalled at a time different from the time oftransfer.
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The software can be transferred while driving,and if the trip is interrupted it will resume auto#jmatically 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.
Via iDrive:1.Turn on standby state.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Software update"5."Update software"6."Teleservices"7."Load update"
The update is loaded but not installed.8.The update can be installed or removed.'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.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 soft#j
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 re#j stored.'y"Default software settings"
The first software version is restored.6."Remove software"7."OK"8.Wait for restore.9.Confirm system restart.
Frequently
asked
questions Information on compatible mobile phones, re#j
fer to page 43.
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
'yCheck that WiFi is activated in the vehicle.
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
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Charge the mobile phone in the snap-in
adapter, wireless charging tray or via the charging cable.'yDepending on the mobile phone, it is pos#jsible 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 tem#j
peratures for mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex#j
treme ambient temperatures.
Why are no telephone functions available
'yThe mobile phone may not be properly configured, e.g., as Bluetooth audio device.
Connect the mobile phone with the tele#j
phone or additional phone function.
Why are no or not all phone book entries dis#j
played or why are they incomplete
'yTransmission of the phone book entries is
not yet complete.'yIt is possible that only the phone book en#j
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, e.g.,
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 set#j
tings.
If all points in this list have been checked and the required function is still not available, con#j tact the hotline, a dealer#ss service center or an#j
other qualified service center or repair shop.
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