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Pairing
the
iPhone
with
CarPlay
Via
iDrive:1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4.New
device5.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
conj
firm
that
the
two
match.8.Select
CarPlay:
Confirm
note
and
connect
to
Apple
CarPlay
The
iPhone
is
connected
to
the
vehicle
and
disj played
in
the
device
list.
Operation For
more
information,
refer
to
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
or
the
Owner's
Manual
for
Navij
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
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
connections
under Bluetooth
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
dealer's
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
77,
with
Screen
Mirroring
interface.'xScreen
Mirroring
is
switched
on
on
the smartphone.'xWiFi
is
switched
on
in
the
vehicle.
Activate
WiFi
in
the
vehicle
Via
iDrive:
1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4.Settings5.Wi-Fin
Pairing
a
smartphone
with
Screen
Mirroring
Via
iDrive:
1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4.New
device5.

Screen
Mirroring
The
WiFi
name
of
the
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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.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
information
'xAfter
one-time
pairing,
the
devices
are
autojmatically
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
vehij
cle
and
can
be
used
via
iDrive.'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.
A
maximum
of
4
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
vehicle
via
Bluetooth,
and
a
maximum
of
10
devices
can
be
connected
to
the
vehicle
via
WiFi. A
maximum
of
20
devices
will
be
detected.
Via
iDrive:
1.COM2.Mobile
devices
A
symbol
indicates,
for
which
function
a
device
is
used.
When
the
icon
is
displayed
in
white,
this function
is
actively
connected
to
the
vehicle.
Theicon
is
displayed
in
gray
when
the
function
of
the
device
is
inactive.
SymbolMeaning
Telephone.
Bluetooth
audio.
WiFi
hotspot.
Apple
CarPlay.
Screen
Mirroring.
Configuring
the
device
Functions
can
be
activated
or
deactivated
forpaired
and
connected
devices.
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.
Follow
the
information
on
the Control
Display.
Via
iDrive:
1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.Select
the
desired
device.4.Select
the
desired
setting:'xDisconnect
device
The
device
remains
paired
and
can
be
connected
again.'xConnect
device
The
functions
that
were
assigned
to
the device
before
disconnecting
are
assigned
to
the
device
when
it
is
reconnected.
The
functions
may
be
deactivated
on
a
device already
connected.'xDelete
device
The
device
is
disconnected
and
removed from
the
device
list.
Priority
of
the
phones
When
two
mobile
phones
are
connected
to
the
vehicle,
you
can
specify
the
priority
of
the
mobile phones
for
reconnection.
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Via
iDrive:1.COM2.Mobile
devices3.Move
the
Controller
to
the
right.4.Settings5.Priorities
for
telephones6.Select
the
desired
device.7.Turn
the
controller
to
select
the
priority
for
the
selected
mobile
phone.
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Opening
and
closingVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spejcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sysj
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj
served.
Vehicle
key
General
information Depending
on
the
equipment
version,
the
vehicle
is
delivered
with
two
vehicle
keys
or
one
vehicle
key
and
the
BMW
display
key.
Each
vehicle
key
contains
a
replaceable
battery.
Depending
on
the
equipment
and
country
verj sion,
various
settings
can
be
configured
for
thebutton
functions.
A
driver
profile
with
personal
settings
can
be
asj signed
to
a
vehicle
key.
To
provide
information
on
maintenance
requirej ments,
the
service
data
is
stored
in
the
vehiclekey.
To
prevent
possible
locking
in
of
the
vehicle
key,
take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exiting
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
Warning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
the vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehij
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
temperaj
tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
thefollowing
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
vej hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exitj
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
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Overview1Unlocking2Locking
Stationary
climate
control
through
Remote
Engine
Start\_ 2713Opening
the
trunk
lid4Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
Unlocking
General
information
The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
when
unlocking
usj
ing
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings
for
unlocking
and
locking:
'xIf
only
the
driver's
door
and
the
fuel
filler
flap or
all
access
to
the
vehicle
will
be
unlocked.'xIf
the
unlocking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
welcome
light
is
switched
on
when
the
vehicle
is
being
unlocked.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
out
and
in
when
the
vehicle
is
unlocked
and
locked.
Unlocking
the
vehicle
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
If,
due
to
the
settings,
only
the
driver's
door
and
fuel
filler
flap
were
unlocked,
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
again
to
unlock
the
other
vehicle access
points.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
executed:'xIf
a
driver
profile
was
assigned
to
the
vehicle
key,
this
driver
profile
will
be
activated
and
the
settings
that
are
stored
in
it
will
be
applied.'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
beswitched
off.
After
opening
one
of
the
front
doors,
the
vehicle
is
ready
for
operation.
The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Convenient
opening Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
after
unlocking.
The
windows
and
the
glass
sunroof
are
opened,
as
long
as
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
is
pressed.
Locking General
information The
behavior
of
the
vehicle
during
locking
using
the
vehicle
key
depends
on
the
following
setj
tings:
'xIf
the
locking
of
the
vehicle
is
confirmed
with
a
light
signal
or
a
sound
signal.'xIf
the
exterior
mirrors
are
automatically
folded
in
and
out
when
the
vehicle
is
locked
and
unj locked.'xIf
the
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
is
actij
vated
during
locking.
Locking
the
vehicle
1.Close
the
driver's
door.2.

Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key.
The
following
functions
are
executed:
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'xAll
doors,
the
trunk
lid,
and
the
fuel
filler
flap
are
locked.'xWith
alarm
system:
The
alarm
system
will
be switched
on.
If
the
drive-ready
state
is
still
switched
on
when
you
lock
the
vehicle,
the
vehicle
horn
honks twice.
In
this
case,
the
drive-ready
state
must
beswitched
off
by
means
of
the
Start/Stop
button.
With
Comfort
Access:
convenient
closing
Safety
information
Warning
With
convenient
closing,
body
parts
can
be jammed.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
doors
is
clear
during
convenient
closing.
Closing
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
in
the
area
close
to
the
vehicle
after
locking.
The
windows,
glass
sunroof,
and
front
sun
proj tection
are
closed
as
long
as
the
button
on
thevehicle
key
is
pressed.
Switching
on
the
interior
and
exterior
lights
Press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
withthe
vehicle
locked.
The
function
is
not
available
for
the
first
10
secj
onds
after
locking.
'xThe
interior
lights
are
switched
on,
unless they
were
manually
switched
off.
For
switchjing
the
interior
lights
on/off
manually,
refer
to
page
169.'xDepending
on
the
settings,
the
exterior
lightj
ing,
refer
to
page
166,
will
be
switched
on.The
light
functions
may
depend
on
the
ambient
brightness.
Trunk
lid
General
information To
avoid
locking
the
vehicle
key
in
the
vehicle,
do
not
place
the
remote
control
in
the
cargo area.
You
can
set
up
if
the
doors
will
be
unlocked
when
the
trunk
lid
is
opened
with
the
vehicle
key. Settings,
refer
to
page
104.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
trunk
lid.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid
is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
NOTICE
During
opening,
the
trunk
lid
pivots
back
and up.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
trunk
lid is
clear
during
opening
and
closing.
Opening
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehij
cle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
Panic
mode
You
can
trigger
the
alarm
system
if
you
find
yourj
self
in
a
dangerous
situation.
'xPress
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key
and
hold
for
at
least
3
seconds.'xBriefly
press
the
button
on
the
vehicle
key three
times
in
succession.
To
switch
off
the
alarm:
press
any
button.
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Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature
on
Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
vehijcle
key
for
approx.
1
second.
It
is
possible
to
adjust
the
duration
of
the
headj
light
courtesy
delay
feature,
refer
to
page
166.
Replacing
the
battery1.Remove
the
integrated
key
from
the
vehicle key,
refer
to
page
92.2.Place
the
integrated
key
underneath
the
batj
tery
compartment
cover,
arrow
1,
and
lift
the
cover
with
a
lever
movement
of
the
integrated
key,
arrow
2.3.Push
battery
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow
usj
ing
a
pointed
object
and
lift
it
out.4.Insert
a
type
CR
2032
battery
with
the
posij tive
side
facing
up.5.Press
the
cover
closed.6.Push
the
integrated
key
into
the
vehicle
key
until
the
integrated
key
engages.
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
dealj
erss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a collection
point.
Additional
vehicle
keys
Additional
vehicle
keys
are
available
from
a
servj ice
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
orrepair
shop.
Loss
of
vehicle
keys
A
lost
vehicle
key
can
be
blocked
and
replaced by
a
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualifiedservice
center
or
repair
shop.
If
the
lost
vehicle
key
has
an
assigned
driver
proj
file,
the
connection
to
this
vehicle
key
must
be deleted.
A
new
vehicle
key
can
then
be
assignedto
the
driver
profile.
Malfunction
General
information A
Check
Control
message
is
displayed.
Vehicle
key
recognition
by
the
vehicle
may
maljfunction
under
the
following
circumstances:'xThe
battery
of
the
vehicle
key
is
discharged.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
fromtransmission
towers
or
other
equipment
with
high
transmitting
power.'xShielding
of
the
vehicle
key
due
to
metal
obj jects.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with metal
objects.'xInterference
of
the
radio
connection
from
moj
bile
phones
or
other
electronic
devices
in
dij
rect
proximity
to
the
vehicle
key.
Do
not
transport
the
vehicle
key
together
with electronic
devices.'xInterference
of
radio
transmission
by
a
chargj
ing
process
of
mobile
devices,
for
instance charging
of
a
mobile
phone.'xThe
vehicle
key
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Place
the
vehicle
key
in
a
different
location.
In
the
case
of
interference,
the
vehicle
can
beunlocked
and
locked
from
the
outside
with
theintegrated
key,
refer
to
page
92.
Switching
the
drive-ready
state
on via
emergency
detection
of
the
vehicle
key
It
is
not
possible
to
switch
on
the
drive-ready
state
if
the
vehicle
key
has
not
been
detected.
Proceed
as
follows
in
this
case:
1.Hold
the
back
of
the
vehicle
key
against
themarked
area
on
the
steering
column.
Pay
atjtention
to
the
display
in
the
instrument
clusjter.2.If
the
vehicle
key
is
detected:
Switch
on
drive-ready
state
within
10
secj
onds.
If
the
vehicle
key
is
not
recognized,
slightly change
the
position
of
the
vehicle
key
and
repeat
the
procedure.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What
precautions
can
be
taken
to
be
able
to open
a
vehicle
with
an
accidentally
locked
in
vejhicle
key
'xThe
options
provided
by
the
Remote
Servj
ices
of
the
BMW
Connected
app
include
the
ability
to
lock
and
unlock
a
vehicle.
This
requires
an
active
BMW
Connectedj
Drive
contract
and
the
BMW
Connected
app
must
be
installed
on
a
smartphone.'xUnlocking
the
vehicle
can
be
requested
via the
BMW
ConnectedDrive
Call
Center.
An
active
BMW
ConnectedDrive
contract
isrequired.
BMW
display
key
General
information
The
BMW
display
key
is
supplied
with
an
addijtional
mechanical
key.
If
the
display
key
is
used,the
mechanical
key
should
be
carried
with
you,for
instance
in
the
wallet.
The
mechanical
key
is
used
like
the
integrated
key,
refer
to
page
92.
The
display
key
supports
all
functions
of
the standard
vehicle
key.
In
addition,
the
following
functions
are
also
availj
able:
'xDisplay
status
of
doors
and
windows.'xDisplay
status
of
the
anti-theft
warning
sysj
tem.'xDisplay
service
information.'xCall
up
range
with
available
fuel.'xStationary
climate
control
through
Remote
Engine
Start
Safety
information
Warning
People
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
lock
the
doors
from
the
inside
and
lock
themselves
in.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
cannot
be
opened
from
the
outside.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Take
the vehicle
key
with
you
so
that
the
vehicle
can
be
opened
from
the
outside.
Warning
For
some
country
versions,
unlocking
from
the inside
is
only
possible
with
special
knowledge.
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Persons
who
spend
a
lengthy
time
in
the
vehij
cle
while
being
exposed
to
extreme
temperaj tures
are
at
risk
of
injury
or
death.
Do
not
lock
the
vehicle
from
the
outside
when
there
are
people
in
it.
Warning
Unattended
children
or
animals
in
the
vehicle
can
cause
the
vehicle
to
move
and
endanger themselves
and
traffic,
for
instance
due
to
the
following
actions:
'xPressing
the
Start/Stop
button.'xReleasing
the
parking
brake.'xOpening
and
closing
the
doors
or
winj
dows.'xEngaging
selector
lever
position
N.'xUsing
vehicle
equipment.
There
is
a
risk
of
accidents
or
injuries.
Do
not
leave
children
or
animals
unattended
in
the
vej hicle.
Take
the
vehicle
key
with
you
when
exitj
ing
and
lock
the
vehicle.
Overview
1Opening
the
trunk
lid2Unlocking3Press
and
hold
or
press
three
times
in
quick
succession:
panic
mode
Press
briefly:
headlight
courtesy
delay
feature4Locking5Display6Back7Switch
the
display
on/off8Micro-USB
charging
socket
Reception
range
The
number
of
available
display
key
functions depends
on
the
distance
from
the
vehicle.
'xWhen
you
are
in
close
proximity
to
the
vehijcle,
all
functions
of
the
display
key
are
availajble.'xThe
status
information
can
be
called
up
in
the
extended
reception
range.
With
parked-car
heating:
the
parked-car
heatj ing
can
be
operated.
Without
parked-car
heating:
the
parked-car
ventilation
can
be
operated.'xOutside
of
the
reception
range
of
the
vehicle, you
can
display
the
last
transmitted
status
injformation
from
the
vehicle.


The
symbol
is
shown
on
the
display
if
one
of
the
buttons
is
pressed
outside
of
the
reception
range.
Display General
information
The
display
is
divided
into
the
upper
status
line,
the
information
area,
and
the
lower
status
line.
Upper
status
line The
upper
status
line
displays
the
following
inforjmation:
'x

/



Vehicle
secured/vehicle
unsecured.'xSet
time
in
the
vehicle.'x

Charge
state
of
the
display
key
battery.
Information
area
The
information
area
can
be
used
to
access
inj
formation
and
perform
additional
functions.
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If
the
information
area
contains
more
than
one
page,
then
page
indicators
are
shown
beneath the
information.


A
solid
indicator
denotes
the
current
page.
Swipe
to
the
right
or
left
with
a
finger
to
change between
the
pages.
If
further
information
is
available
on
a
page,
tap the
appropriate
symbol.
To
return
to
the
original
page:




tap
on
the
symbol
beneath
the
display.
Lower
status
line The
lower
status
line
indicates
whether
or
notthe
display
key
is
within
reception
range.
'xConnected:
the
display
key
is
within
recepj
tion
range.'xUpdated:
the
display
key
is
not
within
rej ception
range.
It
indicates
when
the
last
data
transfer
from
the
vehicle
took
place.
Switching
on/off
The
display
will
go
out
automatically
after
a
brief
period
to
conserve
battery
power.
To
hide
the
display
manually:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display key.
To
show
the
display:
1.Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
disj
play
key.2.Then,
swipe
with
your
finger
from
bottom
to top
to
unlock
the
screen
lock.
To
switch
off
the
display
to
increase
the
usablebattery
life:
1.If
necessary,
cancel
the
screen
lock.2.Press
and
hold
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display
key
for
longer
than
4
seconds.3.OK
To
switch
the
display
on:
Press
the
button
on
the
left
side
of
the
display key.
Operating
concept The
relevant
submenus
can
be
accessed
from
the
following
main
menus:Main
menuInformation/FunctionSecurity
information

/



Door
status.
Alarm
system
status.
After
alarm
triggering:
date,
time,
and
reason
for
triggering
the
alarm.

Window
status.
Glass
sunroof
status.Vehicle
informationMaintenance
indicators
of
Conj
dition
Based
Service
CBS.
Status
of
the
roadside
parking
lights.Mobility
infoRange
with
available
fuel.Precondit.
settingWith
parked-car
heating:
operj
ate
parked-car
heating.
Without
parked-car
heating:
operate
parked-car
ventilation.
Stationary
climate
control
through
Remote
Engine
Start.
Display
key
battery
General
information Follow
the
following
information:
'xIf
the
charge
state
of
the
display
key
batterydeclines,
the
display
is
switched
off
automatij
cally.
The
battery
must
be
recharged
so
that
the
display
can
be
switched
back
on.
The
opj
erability
of
the
standard
buttons
is
retained until
the
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is
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