BMW 8 SERIES 2022 Manual PDF

Renaming
a
driver
profile
Non-ConnectedDrive
countries:1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
and
2,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.3.Select
driver
profile.4."Settings"5.Enter
a
profile
name.6.

Select
the
icon.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
The
name
of
the
driver
profile
is
transferred
from
the
ConnectedDrive
account.
Changes
for
the profile
name
must
be
made
in
the
Connected#jDrive
account.
Selecting
a
profile
picture
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Avatar"5.Select
the
desired
profile
picture.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
The
profile
image
is
transferred
from
the
Con#j
nectedDrive
customer
portal
or
the
BMW
app.
Deleting
the
driver
profile
1."CAR"2."Driver
profiles"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.
As
an
alternative
for
Steps
1
to
3,
the
profile
image
can
be
tapped
in
the
top
status
bar.4."Settings"5."Remove
driver
profile"6.Select
the
desired
driver
profile.7."Delete
now"ConnectedDrive
countries:
If
the
driver
profile
was
synchronized
with
a
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count,
the
stored
data
in
the
ConnectedDrive
ac#j
count
will
be
retained.
System
limits
A
clear
detection
of
the
desired
vehicle
key
may
not
be
possible
in
the
following
cases,
e.g.:'xThe
driver
unlocks
the
vehicle
via
Comfort
Access.'xThe
driver
changes,
but
the
vehicle
is
not
locked
and
unlocked.'xWhen
multiple
vehicle
keys
are
located
in
the
outer
area
on
the
driver's
side
of
the
vehicle.
ConnectedDrive
countries:
A
driver
profile
can
only
be
created
and
synchronized
with
the
ConnectedDrive
account when
the
vehicle
has
cellular
network
reception.
The
use
of
personal
settings
that
are
stored
in
the
ConnectedDrive
account
in
other
vehicles
is
subject
to
technical
limitations.
For
example,
set#j
tings
may
be
stored
for
a
system
that
is
not
avail#j
able,
or
available
in
a
non-compatible
version,
in
other
vehicles.
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ConnectionsVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
dueto
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Connecting
mobile
devices
to
the
vehicle
Principle
Various
connection
types
are
available
for
using
mobile
devices
in
the
vehicle.
The
connection type
to
select
depends
on
the
mobile
device
andthe
desired
function.General
information
The
following
overview
shows
possible
functions
and
the
suitable
connection
types
for
them.
The
scope
of
functions
depends
on
the
mobile
de#j
vice.

FunctionConnection
typeSymbol
in
the
device
listMaking
calls
via
the
hands-free
sys#j
tem.
Using
phone
functions
via
iDrive
or
touchscreen.
Other
functions,
e.g.
Contacts
or
SMS.Bluetooth.
Playing
music
from
the
smartphone
or
the
audio
player.Bluetooth
audio.
WLAN
in
the
vehicle:
Using
apps
in
the
vehicle.WLAN.
Wi-Fi
hotspot:
Using
the
vehicle
Internet
access.WLAN.
Screen
Mirroring:
Showing
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Display.WLAN.
USB
port:
Playing
music
or
videos
from
a
USB
device.USB.
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FunctionConnection
typeSymbol
in
the
device
listApple
CarPlay:
Using
apps
via
iDrive
and
via
voice
op#j eration.Bluetooth
and
WLAN.
Android
Auto:
Using
apps
via
iDrive
and
via
voice
op#j eration.Bluetooth
and
WLAN.
The
following
connection
types
require
one-time
pairing
with
the
vehicle:'xBluetooth.'xWLAN.
Paired
devices
are
automatically
recognized
later
on
and
connected
to
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
Operating
the
integrated
information
systems
and
communication
devices
while
driving
can distract
from
traffic.
It
is
possible
to
lose
controlof
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Onlyuse
the
systems
or
devices
when
the
traffic
sit#juation
allows.
As
warranted,
stop
and
use
thesystems
and
devices
while
the
vehicle
is
sta#jtionary.
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.1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn
info"6."System
information"
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'xAfter
one-time
pairing,
the
devices
are
auto#jmatically
recognized
and
reconnected
whenstandby
state
is
switched
on.'xAfter
stored
content
on
the
SIM
card
or
themobile
phone,
such
as
contacts,
has
beendetected,
the
data
is
transmitted
to
the
vehi#j
cle
and
can
be
used
via
iDrive.'xFor
some
devices,
certain
settings
are
neces#j sary,
for
instance
authorization;
see
the
oper#j
ating
instructions
of
the
device.
Displaying
the
device
list
All
devices
paired
with
or
connected
to
the
vehi#j
cle
are
displayed
in
the
device
list.
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A
maximum
of
four
devices
can
be
connected
tothe
vehicle
via
Bluetooth,
and
a
maximum
of
ten
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
vehicle
via WLAN.
A
maximum
of
20
devices
will
be
de#j
tected.1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"
An
icon
to
the
right
of
the
device
name
indicates,
for
which
function
the
device
is
used.
When
the
icon
is
displayed
in
white,
this
function
is
actively
connected
to
the
vehicle.
The
icon
is displayed
in
gray
when
the
function
of
the
device
is
inactive.
IconMeaning
Telephone.
Bluetooth
audio.
WLAN
in
the
vehicle,
Wi-Fi
hotspot.
Apps.
Screen
Mirroring.
Apple
CarPlay.
Android
Auto.
Configuring
the
device
Functions
can
be
activated
or
deactivated
forpaired
and
connected
devices.
The
scope
of
functions
depends
on
the
mobile
device.
Follow
the
information
on
the
Control
Display.
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Select
the
desired
device.4.Select
the
desired
setting:'x"Connect
device"
The
functions
that
were
assigned
to
the device
before
disconnecting
are
assigned
to
the
device
when
it
is
reconnected.
Thefunctions
may
be
deactivated
on
a
device already
connected.'x"Disconnect
device"
The
device
remains
paired
and
can
be
connected
again.'x"Delete
device"
The
device
is
disconnected
and
removed from
the
device
list.'x"Connection
mode"
Select
a
connection
mode,
for
instance
Apple
CarPlay.'x"Telephone"
Set
telephone.'x"Bluetoothn
audio"
Playback
of
music
files
on
external
devi#j ces
such
as
audio
devices
or
mobile
phones
via
Bluetoothn.'x"Apps"
With
the
installed
BMW
app,
apps
from the
smartphone
can
be
displayed
in
the
vehicle.'x"Wi-Fin"
Connects
the
device
with
the
WLAN
in
the
vehicle.
Priority
of
the
phones
When
multiple
mobile
phones
are
connected
to
the
vehicle,
you
can
specify
the
priority
of
the
mobile
phones
for
reconnection.
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Priorities
for
telephones"6.Select
the
desired
device.7.Select
the
desired
priority
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Bluetooth
connection
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
device
with
Bluetooth
interface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
73.'xThe
vehicle
key
or
BMW
display
key
is
in
the
vehicle.'xThe
device
is
ready
for
operation.'xBluetooth
is
switched
on
in
the
vehicle
and
on
the
device.'xThe
pairing
readiness
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.'xBluetooth
presettings,
such
as
visibility,
may
be
required
on
the
device;
refer
to
the
operat#j ing
instructions
of
the
device.
Activate
Bluetooth
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Bluetoothn"6.Select
setting.
Connecting
the
device
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Phone
calls
and
audio"
The
vehicle's
Bluetooth
name
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.6.Compare
the
control
number
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
control
number
on
the
display
of
the
mobile
device,
and
con#j
firm
that
the
two
match.7.A
Bluetooth
connection
is
established.
The
mobile
device
is
connected
to
the
vehicle and
displayed
in
the
device
list.
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
ex#j 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
con#j nected
to
the
mobile
phone
or
vehicle.
In
the
vehicle,
delete
Bluetooth
connections
with
other
devices.
Delete
the
Bluetooth
connection
from
the
de#j
vice
list
on
the
mobile
phone
and
start
a
new
device
search.
Too
many
Bluetooth
devices
with
the
same
function
are
paired.'xThe
mobile
phone
is
in
power-save
mode
or
has
only
a
limited
remaining
battery
life.
Charge
the
mobile
phone
and
deactivate
the
power-save
mode
where
required.
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
telephone
functions
not
be
used
via iDrive
'xPhone
functions
are
not
configured
for
the
mobile
phone.
Connect
the
mobile
phone
with
the
tele#j phone
function.
Why
are
no
or
not
all
telephone
book
entries
dis#j played
or
why
are
they
incomplete
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'xTransmission
of
the
telephone
book
entries
isnot
yet
complete.'xIt
is
possible
that
only
the
telephone
book
en#j
tries
of
the
mobile
phone
or
the
SIM
card
are
transmitted.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
display
telephone
book
entries
with
special
characters.'xIt
may
not
be
possible
to
transmit
contacts
from
social
networks.'xThe
number
of
phone
book
entries
to
be
transmitted
is
too
high.'xData
volume
of
the
contact
too
large,
for
in#j stance
due
to
stored
information
such
as
memos.
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
function.'xContact
was
created
in
the
contact
list
of
the
phone
after
the
last
synchronization.
Synchronize
contacts
again:
"Reload
contacts"
How
can
the
telephone
connection
quality
be
improved
'xAdjust
the
strength
of
the
Bluetooth
signal
on
the
mobile
phone,
depending
on
the
mobile
phone.'xInsert
the
mobile
phone
into
the
wireless charging
tray.'xAdjust
the
volume
of
the
microphone
sepa#jrately
in
the
sound
settings.
If
all
points
in
this
list
have
been
checked
and
therequired
function
is
still
not
available,
contact
Customer
Relations,
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
WLAN
connection
General
information
For
certain
applications,
such
as
apps,
the
dataexchange
between
smartphone
and
vehicle
oc#jcurs
via
WLAN.
Functional
requirements
'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.'xCompatible
device
with
activated
WLAN
in#j
terface.
Activate
WLAN
in
the
vehicle
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Wi-Fin"
Wi-Fi
hotspot
Principle
Compatible
devices
with
WLAN
interface
can use
the
Internet
connection
of
the
vehicle
via
the
Wi-Fi
hotspot.
General
information Up
to
ten
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
Wi-Fi
hotspot
simultaneously.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
device
with
activated
WLAN
in#j
terface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
73.'xWLAN
is
activated
on
the
vehicle.'xInternet
use
is
activated
for
the
vehicle.'xRegistration
and
data
contract
with
a
service
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Connecting
a
device
to
the
Internet
via
the
Wi-Fi
hotspot
Using
the
Internet
for
the
first
time
via
the
Wi-
Fi
hotspot
requires
registration
and
possibly
a data
volume
purchase
from
a
service
provider.
Depending
on
the
country
version,
data
volumecan
be
purchased
via
the
connected
mobile
de#j
vice
or
from
the
ConnectedDrive
Store.1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Internet,
apps"
Hotspot
name
and
hotspot
code
are
dis#j
played
on
the
Control
Display.6.Activate
Internet
usage
via
WLAN
if
neces#j sary.
"Open
settings"7.Activate
Internet
usage.
"Internet
connection"8.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
left.9.Search
for
WLAN
networks
on
the
mobile
de#j vice.
Select
network
name
on
the
device.10.Enter
hotspot
code
on
the
device
and
con#jnect.
The
device
is
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Additionally,
a
QR
code
will
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.
Alternatively,
this
QR
code
can
be
used
to
pair
the
mobile
device
with
the
hot#j spot.
All
devices
connected
via
the
hotspot
use
this
data
volume.
Deactivating
Internet
usage
via
the
Wi-Fi
hotspot
Internet
usage
may
be
deactivated
if
the
data
volume
is
used
up,
for
instance.
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."Settings"5."Internet
connection"6.Select
the
desired
setting.
Screen
Mirroring
General
information
Screen
Mirroring
enables
mirroring
(outputting)
of
the
smartphone
display
on
the
Control
Dis#j play.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirror#jing
interface.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
73.'xScreen
Mirroring
is
activated
on
the
smart#j
phone.'xWLAN
is
activated
on
the
vehicle.
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Screen
Mirroring"
The
WLAN
name
of
the
vehicle
is
displayed on
the
Control
Display.6.Search
for
WLAN
devices
in
the
surrounding
area
of
the
smartphone.
The
WLAN
name
of
the
vehicle
appears
on the
device
display.
Select
the
WLAN
name
ofthe
vehicle.7.Confirm
the
connection
via
iDrive.
The
device
is
connected
and
displayed
in
the
device
list.
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Apple
CarPlayipreparation
Principle
CarPlay
allows
certain
functions
of
a
compatible
Apple
iPhone
to
be
used
via
Siri
voice
control
and
iDrive.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
iPhone,
iPhone
5
or
later
with
iOS
7.1
or
later.
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
73.'xCorresponding
mobile
contract.'xBluetooth,
WLAN,
and
Siri
voice
control
are
activated
on
the
iPhone.'xIf
necessary,
the
setting
for
mobile
data
mustbe
activated
on
the
iPhone.'xBooking
the
ConnectedDrive
service:
smart#j
phone
integration.'xWLAN
and
Bluetooth
are
enabled
in
the
vehi#j
cle.
Pairing
the
iPhone
with
CarPlay
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Phone
calls
and
audio"
The
vehicle's
Bluetooth
name
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.6.On
the
mobile
device,
search
for
Bluetooth
devices
in
the
vicinity
and
select
the
vehicle.
A
control
number
is
displayed.7.Compare
the
control
number
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
control
number
on
the
display
of
the
mobile
device,
and
con#j
firm
that
the
two
match.8."Use
Apple
CarPlay"
The
iPhone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and
dis#j played
in
the
device
list.
Operation
For
more
information,
refer
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
or
the
Owner's
Manual
for
Navi#j
gation,
Entertainment,
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
ex#j
pected.
In
this
case,
the
following
explanations
can
help: The
iPhone
has
already
been
paired
with
Apple
CarPlay.
When
a
new
connection
is
set
up,
Car#j
Play
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
connections
under Bluetooth
and
under
WLAN.'xPair
the
iPhone
as
a
new
device.
If
the
steps
listed
have
been
carried
out
and
the
required
function
is
still
not
available:
contact Customer
Relations,
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Android
Autoi
preparation
Principle Android
Auto
allows
the
operation
of
certainfunctions
of
a
compatible
smartphone
via
voicecontrol
and
iDrive.
General
information
The
range
of
services
offered
depends
on
the
country.
Functional
requirements
'xCompatible
Android
smartphone:
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or
Google
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Android
11,
regard#j
less
of
the
manufacturer.'xCompatible
devices,
refer
to
page
73.'xCorresponding
mobile
contract.'xBluetooth
and
WLAN
are
enabled
on
the
smartphone.'xThe
smartphone
must
support
a
5
Ghz
WiFi connection.'xIf
necessary,
the
setting
for
mobile
data
mustbe
activated
on
the
smartphone.'xWLAN
and
Bluetooth
are
enabled
in
the
vehi#j
cle.
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Android
Auto
1."COM"2."Mobile
devices"3.Tilt
the
Controller
to
the
right.4."New
device"5."Phone
calls
and
audio"
The
vehicle's
Bluetooth
name
is
displayed
on
the
Control
Display.6.On
the
mobile
device,
search
for
Bluetooth
devices
in
the
vicinity
and
select
the
vehicle.
A
control
number
is
displayed.7.Compare
the
control
number
displayed
on
the
Control
Display
with
the
control
number
on
the
display
of
the
mobile
device,
and
con#j
firm
that
the
two
match.8."Use
Android
Auto"9.If
necessary,
finish
the
setup
on
the
mobile
device.
The
smartphone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and displayed
in
the
device
list.
Operation For
more
information,
refer
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
or
the
Owner's
Manual
for
Navi#j
gation,
Entertainment,
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
ex#j pected.
In
this
case,
the
following
explanations
can
help:
The
smartphone
has
already
been
paired
with Android
Auto.
When
a
new
connection
is
set
up,
Android
Auto
can
no
longer
be
selected.'xDelete
the
smartphone
concerned
from
the
device
list.'xOn
the
smartphone,
delete
the
vehicle
con#j
cerned
from
the
list
of
stored
connections
under
Bluetooth
and
under
WLAN.'xPair
the
smartphone
as
a
new
device.
If
the
steps
listed
have
been
carried
out
and
the
required
function
is
still
not
available:
contact Customer
Relations,
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
USB
connection
General
information The
following
mobile
devices
can
be
connectedto
the
USB
port:
'xMobile
phones.'xAudio
devices
such
as
MP3
players.'xUSB
storage
devices.
Common
file
systems
are
supported.
FAT32
and
exFAT
are
the
recommended
formats.
A
connected
USB
device
will
be
supplied
with
charge
current
via
the
USB
port
if
the
device supports
this.
Follow
the
maximum
charge
cur#j
rent
of
the
USB
port.
The
following
uses
are
possible
on
USB
ports
with
data
transmission:
'xPlaying
music
files.'xPlaying
videos.
Follow
the
following
when
connecting:
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not
use
force
when
plugging
the
connec#j
tor
into
the
USB
port.'xUse
a
flexible
adapter
cable.'xProtect
the
USB
device
against
mechanical damage.'xDue
to
the
large
number
of
USB
devices
available
on
the
market,
it
cannot
be
guaran#j teed
that
every
device
is
operable
on
the
ve#j
hicle.'xDo
not
expose
USB
devices
to
extreme
envi#j ronmental
conditions,
such
as
very
high
tem#jperatures;
refer
to
the
operating
instructions
of
the
device.'xDue
to
the
many
different
compression
tech#j niques,
proper
playback
of
the
media
storedon
the
USB
device
cannot
be
guaranteed
inall
cases.'xTo
ensure
proper
transmission
of
the
storeddata,
do
not
charge
a
USB
device
via
the
on#j
board
socket,
when
it
is
connected
to
the
USB
port.'xDepending
on
how
the
USB
device
is
being
used,
settings
may
be
required
on
the
USB storage
device,
refer
to
the
operating
instruc#jtions
of
the
device.
Not
compatible
USB
devices:
'xUSB
hard
drives.'xUSB
hubs.'xUSB
memory
card
readers
with
multiple
slots.'xHFS-formatted
USB
devices.'xDevices
such
as
fans
or
lamps.
Functional
requirement
Compatible
device
with
USB
port.
Additional
information:
Compatible
devices,
refer
to
page
73.
Connecting
the
device Connect
the
USB
device
using
a
suitable
adapter
cable
to
a
USB
port.
The
USB
device
is
displayed
in
the
device
list.
Additional
information:
USB
port,
refer
to
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