BMW M4 2018 Owner's Guide

Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Date and time"4."Automatic time setting"
The setting is saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Date
Setting
the
date Via 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.Alter the setting for month and year.
The setting is saved for the currently used
driver profile.
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 saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Setting
units
of
measurement
It is possible to select the units of measurejment for various values, for example fuel conj
sumption, distances 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 saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Activating/deactivating
display
of
the
current
vehicle
position
Principle
If vehicle tracking is activated, the current vehij cle position can be displayed in the BMW Conjnected app or in the ConnectedDrive customerportal.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Vehicle tracking"4."Vehicle tracking"
Activating/deactivating
information
windows
Information windows are automatically shownon the Control Display for some functions.
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Some of these information windows can be acj
tivated or deactivated.1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Pop-ups"4.Select the desired setting.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.
Control
Display Brightness
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Brightness"6.Turn the Controller until the desired brightj ness is obtained.7.Press the Controller.
The setting is saved for the currently used
driver profile.
Depending on the lighting conditions, the
brightness adjustment may not be immediately
apparent.
Screen
saver
If no entries were made via iDrive, the screen
saver can be displayed after a set time.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Displays"4."Control display"5."Screensaver"6.Select the desired setting.The setting is saved for the currently useddriver profile.
Selecting
the
content
of
the
main
menu
The content displayed in some menu items of
the main menu can be selected.1. Press the button.2."Contents of main menu"3.Select the desired menu and desired conj
tent.
The setting is saved for the currently used driver profile.
Messages
Principle The menu shows all messages that arrive in
the vehicle, centrally in the form of a list.
General The following messages can be displayed:
'yTraffic messages.'yCheck Control messages.'yCommunication messages, for example e-mail, SMS or reminders.'yService requirement messages.
Messages are additionally displayed in the stajtus field.
Calling
up
messages Via iDrive:
1."Notifications"2.Select the required message.
The corresponding menu is opened, in which
the message is displayed.
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Deleting
messages
All messages which are not Check Control messages can be deleted from the list. CheckControl messages remain for as long as they
are relevant.
Via iDrive:1."Notifications"2.Select the required message if necessary.3. Press the button.4."Delete this notification" or "Delete all notifications"
Settings
The following settings can be performed:
'ySelect the applications from which mesj
sages are permitted.'ySort the sequence of messages by date or
priority.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Notifications"4.Select the desired setting.
Data
protection
Data
transfer
Principle
The vehicle offers various functions which rej quire data to be transferred to BMW or a servj ice provider. The transfer of data can be deacj
tivated for some functions.
General If data function has been deactivated for a
function, then that function cannot be used.
Only perform settings with the vehicle at a
standstill.
Activating/deactivating
data
transfer
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:1.Switch on the ignition.2."My Vehicle"3."iDrive settings"4."Data privacy"5.Select the desired setting.
Deleting
personal
data
in
the
vehicle
Principle Depending on use, the vehicle stores personal
data such as saved radio stations. This perj
sonal data can be permanently deleted using iDrive.
General Depending on the equipment installed in yourvehicle, the following data can be deleted:
'yDriver profile settings.'ySaved radio stations.'ySaved Favourites buttons.'yTrip and on-board computer values.'yMusic hard disc.'yNavigation, for example saved destinaj
tions.'yPhone book.'yOnline data, for example Favourites, cookj ies.'yOffice data, for example voice memos.'yLogin accounts.
It can take up to 15 minutes in total to delete
data.
Operating
requirements Data can only be deleted with the vehicle at a
standstill.
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Deleting
data
Follow the instructions on the Control Display.
Via iDrive:1.Switch on the ignition.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.
Deletion is completed after 15 minutes.
If not all data is deleted, repeat deletion if rej quired.
Cancelling
deletion Start the engine to cancel data deletion.
Connections Principle
Various connection types are available for usj ing mobile devices in the vehicle. The connecj
tion type to select depends on the mobile dej
vice and the desired function.
GeneralThe following overview shows possible funcj
tions and the appropriate connection types for
them. The extent of applications depends on the mobile device.
FunctionConnecj
tion typeTelephoning using the hands- free system.
Operating telephone functions
via iDrive.
Using the smartphone Office
functions.Bluetooth.Playing music from the smartj
phone or the audio player.Bluetooth
or USB.Operating compatible apps via
iDrive.Bluetooth
or USB.USB storage medium:
Exporting and importing driver
profiles.
Performing software updates.
Importing and exporting stored
journeys.
Music playback.USB.Playing videos from the smartj
phone or the USB device.USB.Using the vehicle Internet acj
cess.Internet
hotspot.Operate Apple CarPlay apps via
iDrive and by voice commands.Bluetooth
and WiFi.Screen Mirroring:
Showing the smartphone display
on the Control Display.WiFi.
The following connection types require one-off
registration process with the vehicle:
'yBluetooth.'yInternet hotspot.'yApple CarPlay.'yScreen Mirroring.
Connected devices are then automatically recj
ognised and connected to the vehicle.
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Safety
noteWARNING
Operating integrated informations sysj
tems and communication devices during the
journey may distract you from the traffic. You
could lose control of the vehicle. There is a danger of accidents. Only operate the systemsor devices if permissible in the traffic situation.
Stop if necessary and operate the systems or
devices with the vehicle at a standstill.'

Registering
the
mobile
device
with
the
vehicle
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select the functions for which the device
will be used:'y "Telephone"'y "Bluetooth audio"'y "Apps"'y "Apple CarPlay"
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is disj
played in the Control Display.
6.On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth devices in the vicinity.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is
shown on the display of the mobile device.
Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.7.Depending on the mobile device, either a
control number is displayed, or you will have to enter the control number yourself.'yCompare the control number shown on
the Control Display with the control number in the device display.
Confirm the control number in the dej
vice and on the Control Display.'yEnter the same control number on the device and via iDrive then confirm.
The device is connected and displayed in
the device list, see page 40.
If the connection was not successful: Frej
quently Asked Questions, see page 36.
Frequently
Asked
Questions
All preconditions are met and all necessary steps have been carried out in the specified orjder. Nevertheless, the mobile device does not
function as expected.
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
Why could the mobile telephone not be paired
or connected 'yToo many Bluetooth devices are paired to the mobile telephone or the vehicle.
In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connecj
tions with other devices.
Delete all known Bluetooth connections
from the device list on the mobile telej
phone and start a new device search.'yThe mobile telephone is in power-save
mode or the battery is low.
Charge up the mobile telephone.'yIt might be the case that only one mobile telephone can be connected to the vehicle,depending on the mobile telephone.
Unpair the connected mobile telephone from the vehicle and only register and conj
nect one mobile telephone.
Why does the mobile telephone no longer rej spond
'yThe applications on the mobile telephone
are no longer functioning.
Switch the mobile telephone off and on
again.'yAmbient temperatures too high or too low
to operate the mobile telephone.
Do not subject the mobile telephone to exj
treme ambient conditions.
Why can telephone functions not be operated
via iDrive
'yThe mobile telephone may not be configj ured correctly, for example as a Bluetooth
audio device.
Connect the mobile telephone with the telj ephone or additional telephone function.
Why are no phone book entries, not all entriesor incomplete entries displayed
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'yUnder certain circumstances only the
phone book entries saved in the mobile telj ephone or on the SIM card are transferred.'yIt is possible that phone book entries withspecial characters cannot be displayed.'yIt may not be possible to transfer contacts
from social networks.'yThe number of phone book entries to be
saved is too high.'yThe data volume of the contact is too large,
for example due to saved information such
as memos.
Reduce the data volume of the contact.'yA mobile telephone can only be connected as an audio source or as a telephone.
Configure the mobile telephone and conj
nect it with the telephone or additional telj
ephone function.
How can the telephone connection quality be
improved
'yDepending on the mobile telephone, it may be possible to adjust the strength of the
Bluetooth signal on the mobile telephone.'yPlace the mobile telephone in the snap-in
adapter or close to the centre console.'yInsert the mobile telephone in the wireless charging cradle.'yAdjust the volume of the microphone and
speaker separately.
If all the points on the list have been reviewed and the desired function cannot be performed,contact the Hotline, a Service Partner of the
manufacturer or another qualified Service Partj ner or a specialist workshop.
USB
connection
General Mobile devices with a USB port are connected
to the USB interface.
'yMobile telephones.The snap-in adapter has its own USB port
that is automatically connected when an
appropriate mobile telephone is inserted.'yAudio devices with a USB port, for example
MP3 players.'yUSB storage devices.
Common file systems are supported. Forj mats FAT32 and exFAT are recommenj
ded.
The following uses are possible:
'yExporting and importing of driver profiles, see page 56.'yPlayback of music files via USB audio.'yPlayback of video films via USB video.'yImporting of software updates, see
page 41.'yImporting trips.
When connecting, bear the following in mind:
'yDo not use force when inserting the plug
into the USB interface.'yUse a flexible adapter cable.'yProtect the USB device from mechanical
damage.'yDue to the large variety of USB devices
available on the market, operation via the
vehicle cannot be ensured for every device.'yDo not expose the USB devices to extreme environmental conditions, for example very
high temperatures, see operating instrucj tions of the device.'yDue to the large variety of different comj
pression techniques, correct playback of
the media stored on the USB device canj not be guaranteed in every case.'yA connected USB device is supplied withcharging current via the USB interface ifthe device supports this.'yTo ensure correct transfer of the stored
data, do not charge a USB device from the socket in the vehicle when the device is
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'yDepending on how the USB device is bejing used, it may be necessary to performsettings on the USB device, see operatinginstructions of the device.
Unsuitable USB devices:
'yUSB hard drives.'yUSB hubs.'yUSB memory card reader with several inj
serts.'yHFS-formatted USB devices.'yDevices such as fans or lamps.
Operating
requirements
Compatible device, see page 35, with USB inj
terface.
Connecting
a
deviceConnect the USB device to a USB interface,see page 181, using a suitable adapter cable.
The USB device is displayed in the device list, see page 40.
Internet
connection
General Up to 8 devices can be connected at the sametime using the Internet hotspot.
Operating
requirements
'yCompatible device, see page 35, with WiFi
interface.'yConnectedDrive contract.'yData contract with a service provider.'yWiFi activated on the device.'yInternet hotspot activated on the vehicle.'yIgnition is 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
to
the
Internethotspot
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5. "Internet hotspot"
The hotspot name and hotspot code are
displayed on the Control Display.6.On the device, search for WiFi networks.
Select the network name on the device.7.Enter hotspot code on the device and conj nect.
A data volume must be purchased from a servjice provider when you first connect to the Inj
ternet via the Internet hotspot.
This data volume is used by all devices conj
nected via the Internet hotspot.
Data volumes can be purchased via the Conj
nectedDrive Store.
Settings
The network name and hotspot code can be
changed. In addition, the network name can be hidden to prevent it from being discovered byother devices.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4. Press the button.5.'y"Change hotspot key"
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Enter required network name.'y"Hide hotspot"
Activate or deactivate the function.6.Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or
the network name:
Select the symbol.
Apple
CarPlay
Principle CarPlay makes it possible to operate certain
functions of a compatible Apple iPhone by Siri voice operation and using iDrive.
Operating
requirements
'yCompatible iPhone, see page 35.
iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.'yCorresponding mobile radio contract.'yBluetooth, WiFi and Siri voice operation are
activated 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:'y"Bluetooth"'y"Apple CarPlay"
Registering
iPhone
with
CarPlay Register iPhone via Bluetooth on the vehicle,
see page 36.
Select CarPlay as the function:
"Apple CarPlay"
The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and
displayed in the device list, see page 40.
Operation
For more information, see the integrated Ownj
er's Handbook, online Owner's Handbook,
BMW Driverss Guide app or, if necessary, the
Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Entertainj ment, Communication.
Frequently
Asked
Questions All preconditions are met and all necessarysteps have been carried out in the specified orjder. Nevertheless, the mobile device does not
function as expected.
In such cases, the following explanations may
provide assistance:
The iPhone has already been paired with Apple
CarPlay. When a new connection is estabj lished, CarPlay can no longer be selected.'yDelete the iPhone concerned from the dej
vice list.'yOn the iPhone, delete the vehicle conj cerned from the list of saved vehicles unjder Bluetooth and under WiFi.'yPair the iPhone as a new device.
If the steps listed have been carried out and
the desired function still cannot be run: contact
the hotline, a Service Partner of the manufacj
turer or another qualified Service Partner or a
specialist workshop.
Managing
mobile
devices
General
'yFollowing one-off registration, the devices are automatically detected and paired
again when the ignition is switched on.'yThe data saved on the SIM card or in the
mobile telephone is transferred to the vehij
cle following detection.'yIn some devices, certain settings may be
necessary, for example authorisation, see
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Displaying
device
list
All devices registered or connected to the vej
hicle are displayed in the device list.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"
A symbol indicates which function a device is
used for.
SymbolFunction"Telephone""Additional telephone""Bluetooth audio""Apps""Internet hotspot""Apple CarPlay"
Configuring
the
device
Functions can be activated or deactivated on a
registered or connected device.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select the required device.5.Select the desired setting.
If a function is assigned to a device, where apj
plicable it is deactivated for a device that is alj
ready connected and that device is disconnecj
ted.
Disconnecting
a
device
A device's connection to the vehicle is disconj
nected.
The device remains registered and can be conj nected again, see page 40.
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select the device.5."Disconnect device"
Connecting
a
device
A disconnected device can be reconnected.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select the device.5."Connect device"
Functions assigned to the device before disj connection are reassigned to the device upon
reconnection. If applicable, these function are
deactivated for a previously connected device.
Deleting
a
device Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4.Select the device.5."Delete device"
The device is disconnected and deleted fromthe device list.
Switching
telephone
and
additional
telephone
If two mobile telephones are paired with the
vehicle, the functions of the telephone and adj
ditional telephone can be exchanged.
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