BMW 7 SERIES 2018 Service Manual

3."Displays"4."Instrument panel"5."Time"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Automatic
time
setting Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are updated automatically.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Automatic time setting"
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Date Setting
the
date
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date:"5.Turn the Controller until the desired day is
displayed.6.Press the Controller.7.Make the settings for the month and year.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
date
format Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Date format:"5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Setting
the
units
of
measurement
The units of measurement for different values
can be adjusted, e.g., fuel consumption, dis#j tances, and temperature.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Units"4.Select the desired menu item.5.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Activating/deactivating
the
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
Concept
If vehicle location has been activated, the cur#j
rent vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW Connected app or in the Connected#j
Drive customer portal.
Activating/deactivating
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Vehicle tracking"4."Vehicle tracking"Seite 41General
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Activating/deactivating
popup
windows
For some functions, popup windows are dis#jplayed automatically on the Control Display.Some of these popup windows can be acti#jvated or deactivated.
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
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 bright#j ness is set.7.Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Depending on the light conditions, the bright#j
ness settings may not be clearly visible.
Screensaver If no settings are made via iDrive, a screensa#jver will be displayed after an adjustable time.
Using iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Screensaver"6.Select the desired setting.
The setting is stored for the driver profile cur#j
rently used.
Selecting
the
contents
of
the
main
menu
For some menu items of the main menu, thedisplayed 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 cur#j
rently used.
Messages Concept
The menu centrally displays all messages ar#j riving in the vehicle in list form.
General
information
The following messages can be displayed:
'yTraffic messages.'yCheck Control messages.'yCommunication messages, e.g., e-mail, SMS or reminders.'yService requirements messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the sta#jtus field.
Retrieving
messages Using iDrive:
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The respective menu is opened, where themessage is displayed.
Deleting
messages All messages, except Check Control mes#jsages, can be deleted from the list. CheckControl messages 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:
'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. The data transfer can be deacti#jvated for some 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.
Using 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 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 programmable memory buttons.'yTravel and Onboard Computer information.'yMusic collection.'yNavigation, for instance stored destina#j
tions.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, for instance Favorites, cook#j
ies.'yOffice data, for instance 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.
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Deleting
data
Heed and follow the instructions on the Con#j
trol Display.
Using 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 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
Various connection types are available for us#j ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connec#j
tion type to select depends on the mobile de#j
vice and the desired function.
General
information
The following overview shows possible func#j tions and the suitable connection types forthem. The scope of functions depends on themobile device.
FunctionConnec#j
tion typeMaking calls via the hands-free
system.
Using phone functions via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.Bluetooth.Playing music from the smart#j
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 smart#j
phone or the USB storage de#j
vice.USB.Using the vehicle Internet ac#j
cess.Internet
hotspot.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:
'yBluetooth.'yInternet hotspot.'yApple CarPlay.'yScreen Mirroring.
Paired devices are automatically recognized
later on and connected to the vehicle.
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Safety
informationWARNING
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.'

Pairing
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
Using iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select functions:'y "Telephone"'y "Bluetoothn audio"'y "Apps"'y "Apple CarPlay"
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, refer to page 50.
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
expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
Why could the mobile phone not be paired or
connected 'yThere are too many Bluetooth devices connected to the mobile phone or vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connec#j
tions with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile phone
and start a new device search.'yThe mobile phone is in power-save mode
or has only a limited remaining battery life.
Charge mobile phone.'yDepending on the mobile phone, it is pos#j 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.'yToo high or too low ambient temperature
for mobile phone operation.
Do not subject the mobile phone to ex#j
treme ambient temperatures.
Why can phone functions not be used via iDrive
'yThe mobile phone may not be properlyconfigured, for instance as Bluetooth audiodevice.
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
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'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.
How can the phone connection quality be im#j proved
'yAdjust the strength of the Bluetooth signal
on the mobile phone, depending on the
mobile phone.'yInsert the mobile phone into the snap-in adapter 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.
USB
connection
General
information Mobile devices with a USB port are connected
to the USB interface.
'yMobile phones.
The snap-in adapter features a separate USB port that is automatically connectedwhen a compatible mobile phone is in#j
serted.'yAudio devices such as MP3 players.'yUSB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the recommendedformats.
The following applications are possible:
'yExporting and importing driver profiles, re#jfer to page 74.'yPlaying music files via USB audio.'yPlaying videos via USB video.'yLoading of software updates, refer to
page 51.
Follow 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 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.'yTo ensure proper transmission of thestored data, do not charge a USB storage
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'yDepending on how the USB storage deviceis being used, settings may be required on
the USB storage device, refer to the own#j er's manual of the device.
Not compatible USB media:
'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card readers with multiple in#j
serts.'yHFS-formatted USB media.'yDevices such as fans or lamps.
Functional
requirement
Compatible device, refer to page 45, with USB
interface.
Connecting
the
device
Connect the USB storage device using a suita#j ble adapter cable to a USB interface, refer topage 248.
The USB storage device is displayed in the de#j vice list, refer to page 50.
Internet
connection
General
information Up to 8 devices can be connected with the In#j
ternet hotspot.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible device, refer to page 45, with
WiFi interface.'yConnectedDrive contract.'yData contract with a service provider.'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 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.
The device is displayed in the device list, refer
to page 50.
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.
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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
Concept
CarPlay allows certain functions of a compati#j
ble Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice op#j
eration and iDrive.
Functional
requirements
'yCompatible iPhone, refer to page 45.
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
Using 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 46.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, refer to page 50.
Operation For more information, see the Integrated Own#j
er's Manual, Online Owner's Manual, BMW Driver#ss Guide app or, if necessary, the Own#j
er's Manual for Navigation, 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
expected.
In this case, the following explanations can help:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple CarPlay. When a new connection is estab#jlished, CarPlay can no longer be selected.
'yDelete the iPhone concerned from the de#j
vice list.'yOn the iPhone, delete the vehicle con#j cerned from the list of stored vehicles un#jder 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: con#j tact the hotline, a dealer#ss service center or an#j
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information Screen Mirroring enables mirroring (output#j
ting) of the smartphone display on the Control
Display.
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Functional
requirements'yCompatible smartphone, refer to page 45,
with Screen Mirroring interface.'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 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, refer to page 50.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'yAfter one-time pairing, the devices are au#j
tomatically recognized and reconnected when 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 nec#j essary, for instance authorization; see the
owner's manual of the device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All devices paired with or connected to the ve#j
hicle are displayed in the device list.
Using 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 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
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